frequency response

February 3, 2025

GB-France interconnector trip sees batteries step in

On 30 January, the IFA2 interconnector between Great Britain and France tripped, causing frequency to drop as low as 49.62Hz.

January 8, 2025

EDF partners Hypervolt for EV charging frequency response

Energy supplier EDF and EV chargepoint manufacturer and software provider Hypervolt have announced a strategic partnership.

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January 7, 2025

Ofgem grants NESO exemption from mandatory frequency response code

The UK’s electricity regulator Ofgem has agreed to grant the National Energy System Operator (NESO) a derogation and exemption from two articles governing NESO’s Mandatory Frequency Response (MFR) product.

November 18, 2024

NESO to launch Quick Reserve for frequency balancing

The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has announced it will launch the first phase of its new frequency balancing service in early December.

It has previously been reported that the South of England could see increased strain due to interconnector issues. Image: Pxhere NC.

January 3, 2024

IFA Interconnector fault causes 49.2Hz frequency event

On 22 December, a fault on the IFA Interconnector between France and the UK caused a 49.2Hz frequency event leading to a loss of 2GW on the UK grid.

July 4, 2022

Current± Price Watch: June sees frequency service revenues soar

In the latest issue of Current± Price Watch series – powered by LCP Enact – we take a look back over the last month in power prices, including strong battery energy storage revenues and Britain’s role as an exporter.

June 10, 2022

Flexitricity to optimise 155MW of Gore Street battery storage

Flexitricity has signed a new optimisation partnership with Gore Street Capital, extending the existing partnership between the two.

April 28, 2022

National Grid ESO stresses importance of planning for lower inertia ahead of a net zero system

National Grid ESO needs to plan and operate the system with lower levels of inertia as the UK moves to net zero, with pathfinder projects exploring the procurement of inertia.

National Grid ESO's control centre. Image: National Grid ESO.

April 8, 2022

National Grid ESO’s newest frequency service Dynamic Regulation goes live

The first auction in National Grid ESO’s newest frequency service Dynamic Regulation (DR) has gone live.

Gore Street’s Lower Road battery energy storage system (BESS), which has in the past been one of the top performing assets in the UK market. Image: Gore Street.

February 3, 2022

Battery storage revenues rising amid record high frequency response prices

Three of Gore Street Energy Storage Fund’s battery storage assets have been ranked as some of the highest revenue generating assets as frequency prices rise.