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Ofgem approves ESO’s Demand Flexibility Service for this winter

The service, which encourages flexible electricity usage by consumers, aims to help manage the energy system during periods of high demand

More UK homes to earn by cutting energy usage

National Grid Electricity Distribution has seen “rapid growth” in domestic participation in its flexibility programme, with 433 households set to reduce energy usage and earn savings

EDF secures approval for three UK battery projects

EDF Renewables UK has received planning approval for three 200MW battery sites in Kent, Norwich and Essex

Electric Miles and National Grid join forces

Electric Miles will be utilising its network of domestic EV chargers to reduce peak energy demand during the upcoming winter season

Britain smashes flexibility records

Britain’s local flexibility markets saw a record 4.6GW capacity tendered last year, with 2GW successfully contracted

Electric school buses offer class support to grid

Batteries of electric school buses can provide a powerful resource for any grid, says Duncan McIntyre, Chief Executive of Highland Electric Fleets

“Energy crisis has shown the need to hit the EV pedal harder”

Claire Miller, Director of Technology and Innovation at Octopus has explained to FNZ how EVs can support grid balancing