Through its ‘Power Responsive’ flexibility platform, the National Energy System Operator (NESO) is planning to make its Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) bi directional service from April. That means businesses will be able to earn revenue by flexing their electricity use up or down.
In the new service – subject to approval from regulator Ofgem – businesses will receive payments for actions that either reduce or increase demand to support system needs. NESO has also reduced the minimum flexibility that must be provided, so smaller businesses can take part. Participation is now open from just 0.1MW.
Participants also have more choice about how to take part. Organisations can either continue using the existing methodology (dubbed P376-based) or submit their own expected baseline for the next operational day.
Businesses can participate by engaging directly with NESO (if they have capability to manage their own delivery, data and settlement processes) or through a registered provider.
A decision from Ofgem on whether the service can go ahead is due on 30 March and the service is expected to go live on 14 April.
NESO says, “Early preparation will help ensure your business is ready to benefit from the first events”.