Flexibility service providers

AMP Clean Energy

AMP owns and operates more than 200MW of grid flexibility assets, comprising of battery storage, gas reciprocating engines and the UK’s first high voltage electrode boiler, all playing a pivotal role in balancing renewables, avoiding costly grid reinforcement and ensuring security of supply. AMP specialises in localised dispatchable electricity generation and storage systems, supporting the network when and where it’s needed most.

AMP's fleet of assets are capable of providing flexible electricity in urban areas, saving consumers money on their bills and allowing us to manage the way that we use the grid in a more intelligent way. AMP is due to begin providing us with flexibility services in winter 2025 and hopes to provide more services in the future.

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Axle Energy

Axle Energy is an energy flexibility company with a mission to decarbonise the grid. Its platform optimises and connects distributed assets, such as electric vehicle (EV) charge points, batteries and heat pumps, to electricity markets, enabling a dynamic and flexible energy network.

Through its integration with ElectronConnect, Axle is enabling assets in our region to respond to real-time, local grid needs, supporting network resilience and reducing reliance on carbon-intensive solutions. Its services include automated flexibility dispatch, seamless participation in our procurement processes and intelligent coordination of diverse asset portfolios to deliver reliable, high-value flexibility when and where it’s needed most.  

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Charge My Street

Charge My Street is a social enterprise (community benefit society) which installs and maintains publicly accessible EV charge points. All profits are reinvested in growing its charge point network.

It provides accessible EV charging infrastructure across the North West as well as vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology that enables buildings such as village halls or community centres to draw power from EV batteries during outages, supporting their role as storm resilience centres. Charge My Street uses bi-directional EV charge points to provide flexibility services to Electricity North West through an Operational Utilisation contract.

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Shuffle Energy

Shuffle Energy's platform seamlessly utilises heat pumps and hot water tanks to help balance the grid and earn revenue – without affecting operations. It aggregate thermal storage assets located in our region to maximise the amount of flexibility that can be traded to get the best price from the energy markets.

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SSE Energy Solutions

SSE Energy Solutions is a leading provider of low carbon energy infrastructure and services in the UK, supporting businesses and communities in their transition to a net zero future. It supports nearly 350,000 business premises across the UK, providing expert guidance and tailored solutions to help organisations decarbonise and operate more sustainably. Its commitment to innovation and clean energy makes it a key player in building a greener, more resilient energy system.

SSE Energy Solutions offers innovative services to help balance the electricity grid more efficiently. One of its standout initiatives is its distribution system operation (DSO) local flexibility service, which enables businesses to adjust their energy usage in response to grid needs. SSE acts as an aggregator and trusted partner, guiding customers through the onboarding process and helping them access DSO tenders offered by Electricity North West. By leveraging its market expertise and data analysis capabilities, SSE aligns customers with the most suitable opportunities, supporting grid stability and decarbonisation goals.

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U Energy

U Energy is a Huddersfield-based renewable energy company established in 2010, specialising in delivering smart solar power and green energy solutions to residential, commercial and industrial clients across the UK. Its core services include solar PV installations, battery energy storage systems (BESS), EV charging infrastructure and LED lighting upgrades. In addition to its installation expertise, it actively support clients in unlocking the full value of their energy assets by enabling participation in grid services and flexibility markets. This includes revenue-generating opportunities such as demand side response (DSR), dynamic frequency response and capacity services. By combining cutting-edge technology with tailored consultancy, U Energy empowers clients to reduce energy costs, lower carbon emissions and support a more resilient, decentralised energy system.

U Energy is actively involved in the delivery of flexibility services in our region, having successfully won the autumn 2023 flexibility tender. As part of our ongoing partnership, U Energy is in contract with us until 2027 and participating in grid flexibility services throughout this period. To date, it has registered and energised three battery energy storage assets, each with a capacity of 215kWh. All assets have successfully passed our required testing and verification processes. With several additional projects in development, U Energy is planning to onboard more assets soon to further support the local grid and expand its contribution to the flexibility market. It is also preparing to participate in the upcoming spring tender and is committed to providing reliable, scalable flexibility services to help enhance network resilience and enable the energy transition.

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