flexibilty

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    Regional flexibility | network companies and Ofgem need to tread a delicate balance

    The third in the series of research papers from Cornwall Insight in partnership with Complete Strategy and Shakespeare Martineau has been released. Future Networks – RIIO2-ED2 investigates the interaction of regional flexibility markets with network company price controls. Key findings of the report are: The transition from Distribution Network Operator...

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    How to get households involved in grid balancing

    The energy industry has already been looking at how households will be supported in their participation in demand-side services. This area has traditionally been the domain of large commercial customers. However, the current situation of low energy demand and high renewable generation has brought the need for flexible household consumption...

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    Local flexibility: The key to the future of networks

    The first in a series of research papers from Cornwall Insight in partnership with Complete Strategy and Shakespeare Martineau, has just been released. The Future of Networks – Setting the scene, describes the progress so far in establishing regional flexibility markets, and highlights the key opportunities and challenges for the...

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    Renewable growth drives common goals for electricity networks across the globe

    Electricity networks globally are experiencing significant increases in the volume of renewable capacity as countries seek to decarbonise their power sectors without impacting the security of supply. The scale of this change is creating new challenges for power networks and those responsible for keeping the lights on. The latest insight...

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    Pixie Energy’s study demonstrates the benefits of local flexibility

    Last year, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) provided funding to support a range of Flexibility Market Feasibility Studies. Pixie Energy, as part of a consortium including Ipswich Borough Council and Suffolk County Council, led a study based in Ipswich. The Ipswich Flexibility Feasibility Study analysed mechanisms...