Distribution System Operator

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January 21, 2025

National Grid DSO awards flexibility trades to boost competition

National Grid Distribution System Operator (DSO) has awarded over 500 flexibility trades across its network in order to increase competition in local flexibility markets.
In 2024, the DSO plans to introduce short-term local forecasting using weather data. This will help in making flexibility dispatch decisions and curtailment modelling more accurate. Image: National Grid.
April 2, 2024

National Grid DSO releases two-year expansion plan

NGED Distribution System Operator (DSO) has unveiled a two-year action plan and expanded revenue stacking for flexibility services.
Installation of the Smart Wires technology. Image: UKPN
December 13, 2023

UKPN DSO to release up to 4GW of network capacity

UK Power Network’s (UKPNs) distribution system operator (DSO) is set to release up to 4GW of network capacity.
Image: UKPN.
May 16, 2023

‘UK-first’ flexibility product to save over 400MW of electricity capacity

The “UK’s first” independent Distribution System Operator (DSO) – launched by UK Power Networks (UKPN) in April 2023 – is set to deliver over 400MW of additional electricity capacity.
Project LEO is taking place in Oxfordshire
November 2, 2022

Project LEO celebrates ‘key milestone’ as it completes first automated flexibility procurement

​Project Local Energy Oxfordshire (LEO) has run its first end-to-end automated flexibility procurement process, in a ‘key milestone.’
January 19, 2022

We must improve visibility to unlock contract stacking in flexibility markets

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