Flexibility Market Development
Flexibility Market Development
Empowering flexibility, pioneering a smarter, more adaptive network.
At Electricity North West, we are committed to advancing flexibility in energy markets, ensuring our network can adapt to the evolving needs of customers and the drive towards net zero. By working collaboratively with stakeholders, encouraging innovative flexibility services, and embracing market-based solutions, we continue to enhance network efficiency and resilience. Our transparent approach to flexibility market development reflects our dedication to delivering a smarter, more sustainable energy future for the North West.
Flexibility Hub
The Flexibility Hub brings together a comprehensive collection of insights, publications, and resources related to our flexibility market development. Access key documents, case studies, and reports to gain a deeper understanding of how we’re shaping the future of flexibility services.
Distribution Network Options Assessment (DNOA)
Our DNOA emphasises a “flexibility first” approach, where we prioritise flexible solutions over traditional network reinforcements to optimise costs and efficiency.
You Said, We Did, flexibility market engagement
This document outlines how we have responded to feedback to enhance the accessibility and performance of our flexibility market developments.
Flexibility press coverage, recognising our role in flexibility markets
Electricity North West has been at the forefront of driving flexibility in energy markets, and our efforts have been widely recognised across the industry. Our press coverage underscores our commitment to transparency, innovation, and the development of market solutions that support a low-carbon and resilient electricity system for the North West.
Explore how we’re leading the way in flexibility and setting new standards for the energy sector.
Electricity North West dispatches real-time flexibility on ElectronConnect
Electricity North West has successfully dispatched flexibility in real time through Electron’s next-generation market platform, ElectronConnect.
Electricity North West has achieved a significant milestone with the successful live demonstration of its Active Network Management (ANM) system.
Electricity North West has achieved a significant milestone with the successful live demonstration of its Active Network Management (ANM) system.
Electricity North West DSO releases enhanced Distribution Network Options Assessment
The comprehensive report provides deeper insights into the optimal use of flexibility services and conventional network reinforcement to meet future network capacity requirements.
Electricity North West launches 870 MW £12 million flexibility tender with new low voltage opportunities
Electricity North West is calling for 870 MW of flexibility services across 44 eligible locations in Cumbria, Lancashire, and Greater Manchester. This significant procurement offers potential revenue exceeding £12 million for participating Flexibility Service Providers (FSPs).