BP snaps up Open Energi in bid to 'rapidly grow' flexible grid market

James Murray
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Oil and gas giant says flexible grid services have critical role to play in supporting global renewables rollout

BP has continued its clean tech acquisition push, shelling out an undisclosed sum to acquire UK-based demand response and flexible grid outfit Open Energi. The oil and gas giant announced today that...

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