flexibility

October 9, 2023

Ofgem approves independent aggregators in GB wholesale flexibility market

Energy regulator Ofgem has approved plans to include independent aggregators in the wholesale flexibility market.

2022/23's variant of the DFS scheme was a major hit with many calling for its reintroduction. Image: Getty.

September 28, 2023

National Grid ESO ‘cautiously optimistic’ this winter with DFS expansion unveiled

National Grid ESO has released its Winter Outlook for 2023/24 detailing the reintroduction and expansion of the demand flexibility service.

September 27, 2023

Octopus announces start of V2G trial with National Grid ESO

Octopus Energy has announced that its customers have taken part in a Vehicle-2-Grid (V2G) trial using their electric vehicles (EVs) to support electricity grid balancing.

Centrica has also been exploring battery energy storage as part of its business plans. Image: Centrica Business Solutions.

September 19, 2023

Centrica announces new £4 billion ‘green-focused’ investment strategy

Centrica, the parent company of British Gas, has announced a new investment strategy which will see the company invest £600-800 million a year until 2028 in renewables.

UKPN partner with EPEX SPOT to host flexibility marketplace. Image Getty.

September 12, 2023

SSEN contracts over 200MW in flexible options

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has contracted for 202MW of flexible energy in its latest procurement round.

September 8, 2023

DFS 2023/24: what’s changing?

Following the success of the Demand Flexibility Service last year, National Grid ESO has confirmed it will return this winter – but what’s changing?

August 23, 2023

Current± Disruptors: how IONATE’s ‘all-in-one transformer’ can underpin a futureproof grid

Current± sat down with Luca Mezossy-Dona, co-founder at IONATE to discuss how real-time flow control and data can create a future smart grid.

August 21, 2023

NGED recognised as ‘GB’s largest flexibility provider’

National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) has been unveiled as “GB’s largest flexibility provider” by the Energy Networks Association (ENA).

Ofgem has asked stakeholders to send responses by 29 September 2023. Image: Getty Images.

August 18, 2023

Ofgem issues call for input on domestic DSR engagement

Energy regulator Ofgem yesterday (17 August) issued a call for input on how to engage domestic consumers in Demand Side Response (DSR).

August 17, 2023

Flexibility could replace four gas stations, says Cornwall Insight

Cornwall Insight has found that flexible electricity usage would negate the need for four additional gas-fired power stations.

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