Power storage technology firm redT energy said today that the closure of its manufacturing partner’s base in Livingston will not have a material impact on its business.
RedT, which is registered in Jersey and also has a base in Livingston, said its production schedule remained on track and that Jabil Circuit would be able to supply it with machinery from its other locations.
Florida-headquartered Jabil has facilities in 28 countries, including Ireland.
RedT said it would continue to grow its own Livingston operational centre, which was opened in 2015.
“The downturn of the oil and gas sector in Scotland has provided redT with access to highly skilled labour pool and the company is looking forward to further expanding its Scottish presence as a result,” a spokesman said today.
The company did not provide details of preferred locations for expansion.
RedT also said it would deliver a Gen 2 liquid energy storage machine to Strathclyde University today.
The machine will be used alongside the grid and connected renewables as part of a joint project between the university and Gaia Wind at a site in Glasgow.
They intend to demonstrate the commercial case for storage in the UK for Gaia Wind’s customers.
