Origami hires adtech exec as chief operating officer
Flexible energy platform provider Origami has looked to the adtech market for its new chief operating officer.
The company has hired Peter Simmonds from Marin...
Government to consider multi-year contracts for DSR – if evidence
Government says it will consider multi-year agreements for demand-side response in the Capacity Market – if there is evidence to support they are required.
The...
National Grid: DSR ‘more reliable than nuclear’
The GB electricity system operator has suggested demand-side response (DSR) is more reliable than nuclear power in its latest Capacity Market auction guidelines.
National Grid...
Demand-side response and battery storage: Give us your views
The Energyst seeks views on demand-side response (DSR) and battery storage. Our survey aims to create a snapshot of how people are providing flexibility,...
Beis and Ofgem tell energy networks to expedite flex
Government and regulator have written to energy networks urging them to step up efforts to deliver a smart, flexible system.
The letter states that networks...
WPD signs deal with Piclo to boost local flex uptake
Western Power Distribution will use the Piclo local flexibility platform in a bid to attract more businesses to help it manage local constraints.
WPD and...
National Grid models big DSR and storage increases
National Grid’s latest energy scenario modelling suggests a potential major increase in demand-side response (DSR) provided by UK businesses.
The electricity system operator has also...
Flexitricity: Fruitful returns from CHP plants in the Balancing Mechanism
The commercial horticulturist has created new revenue streams by optimising the flexibility it has with its combined heat and power (CHP) plant, generating over...
AMP Clean Energy, Limejump, Powervault and Moixa take UKPN flex contracts
UK Power Networks has signed contracts for 18.1MW of flexibility worth £450,000 to companies including AMP Clean Energy, Limejump, Powervault and Moixa to help...
Western Power Distribution aims to buy 184MW of flex
Western Power Distribution (WPD) has outlined plans to buy a further 184MW of flexibility.
The distribution network operator said it needs that flexibility this year...
Local flex markets: Centrica eyes the prize
Centrica is working to build a viable system to enable local energy balancing and trading, involving small businesses and households. Its test bed is...
How Flexitricity optimises revenue for Gateshead Council’s district energy scheme
In this video case study, Flexitricity’s Business Development and Account Manager, Lisa Perrin, and Gateshead Council’s Energy Services Manager, Jim Gillon, discuss revenue streams...
Ylem completes 1MW co-located landfill gas battery, prepares for BM
Ylem Energy has completed its first 1MW battery at a landfill gas site, and will use its flexibility to participate in the balancing mechanism.
The...
Terre delayed, France blamed
The launch of the European balancing scheme slated to go live at the end of this year is set to be pushed back until...
Second life battery firm Connected Energy lands £5m investment
Connected Energy, the company that uses second-life electric vehicle batteries to provide energy storage solutions, has received further investment from Engie, Macquarie and Japanese...
Webinar: Five ways to boost energy and operational strategies
The GridBeyond Academy has announced its next CPD certified webinar “5 Ways to Boost Energy & Operational Strategies”, which takes place at 11am on...
Statkraft strikes gigawatt VPP deal with Statera
Statkraft has stuck an agreement with Statera Energy to bring a gigawatt of gas and battery storage into its virtual power plant (VPP).
It is...
Optimising revenue from battery storage
In this video case study, Flexitricity’s Head of Business Development, Andy Lowe, and Anesco’s Asset Management Director, Mike Ryan, discuss successful asset optimisation strategies,...
Capacity market auction clears at 77p
The T-1 capacity auction for delivery next winter has cleared at 77p/kW. Some 129 units have been awarded an agreement, totalling 3.6GW of capacity.
By...
New conduct code to build trust in demand-side response
The Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE) has launched a new compliance initiative that will make it easier for businesses to participate in demand-side response...