demand-side

  • Energy storage and flexibility

    Chart of the week | What’s in it for me? Household grid balancing

    The current dearth in energy demand and high renewable generation has brought the need for flexible consumption sharply into focus. Last weekend, Octopus Energy paid thousands of smart meter customers to use energy. Industry is now seriously looking at how households will be supported in their participation in demand side...

  • Energy storage and flexibility

    Pixie Chart of the week | Smart local energy systems favoured by consumers

    On 4 December, Energy Systems Catapult (ESC) – an independent, not-for-profit research centre – issued a press release highlighting response from energy consumers on the ‘Home Truths’ consumer panel. The panel gives businesses bespoke feedback and is available to test business ideas. The survey was designed to facilitate on smart...