flexibility

October 13, 2021

EVs to be used for grid balancing in SSE partnership with Jedlix

SSE is looking to reduce "dependency" on traditional battery storage in a new deal with Netherlands-based electric vehicle (EV) smart charging provider Jedlix.

The report showed that although 47% of people working in the renewable sector expect a >5% pay increase

September 22, 2021

Urgent action required on grid flexibility to meet net zero, REA warns

The UK is lagging behind other European countries such as Finland, Norway and Sweden in making changes to increase the flexibility of the grid.

The Nick Winser report: Battery storage could mitigate the cost of grid infrastructure. Image: SP Energy Networks.

September 21, 2021

SPEN launches GB's first USEF-compliant local flexibility market

SP Energy Networks (SPEN) has become the first company to successfully deploy a fully-functioning Universal Smart Energy Framework (USEF)-compliant flexibility market in GB.

September 17, 2021

Kaluza and Flexitricity to utilise EVs in Balancing Mechanism

Kaluza and Flexitricity have teamed up to offer demand response in the Balancing Mechanism, optimising domestic battery storage and electric vehicle (EV) batteries.

September 15, 2021

SSEN joins ADE’s Flex Assure scheme

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution has joined the Association of Decentralised Energy’s (ADE) Flex Assure scheme.

September 6, 2021

Current± Chats: UKPN on RIIO-ED2 and being led by the data

The Vulnerability Commitment’s signatories include Octopus Energy

August 27, 2021

ENA consults on third iteration of standardised flexibility services contract

The Energy Networks Association (ENA) has launched a consultation on the next version of its standard contract for flexibility services.

August 19, 2021

WPD updates DSO strategy to ‘reflect broader shift’ in electricity system

Western Power Distribution (WPD) has updated its distribution system operator (DSO) strategy, focusing on developing neutral markets and incentivising domestic flexibility.

August 18, 2021

A ‘flexibility first’ approach: Unlocking capacity, opening markets & powering towards Net Zero

August 4, 2021

GridBeyond takes ‘significant step’ in global growth expanding into Japan

British energy technology company GridBeyond has expanded into Japan thanks to a Memorandum of Understanding with engineering company and EPC contractor Chiyoda Corporation.