The joint venture will install and operate batteries for medium and large energy users free of charge in return for a share of revenues. According to the JV, once the battery is installed, customers will see immediate cost savings from avoiding premium-cost peak energy charges and income from providing flexibility services to the grid.
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In 20 properties in North Hykeham and Woodhall Spa that have generating capacity from rooftop solar PV, Kaluza has installed domestic storage batteries from German supplier Sonnen.
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Mention the term microgrid, and most people tend to think of providing access to power on remote islands or in poorly served regions in developing markets. But recent developments are highlighting a big potential role for microgrids in mature power markets, including the UK, where it’s becoming clear that new ways of thinking about power supply capacity, stability and resilience are needed.
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Distribution network operators (DNOs) could meet the challenges of decarbonisation under the current model, one speaker explained. But doing so would be “horrendously expensive”, requiring huge investments in new capacity to meet peaks in demand.
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The portable ‘plug & play’ relay and control rooms provided by design and engineering experts Acrastyle offer just this flexibility, enabling network operators to respond rapidly to changing needs.
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The analysis demonstrates the potential EVs could have as a significant grid resource able to provide rapid flexibility to support renewable generation, balance electricity supply and demand and alleviate strain on the network at a local and national level, without impacting drivers.
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Companies or individual customers who can generate electricity onto the network, or reduce how much they use at certain times, could help the network operator meet future demand at peak times, and receive payment in return.
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The call comes as the ENA Open Networks Project launches its latest consultation on flexibility services, which will look at how energy network operators across the country can help Britain’s homes, businesses and communities realise the benefits of a smarter, more flexible energy system. That system could help the UK save up to £8bn a year by 2030, National Infrastructure Commission research shows – all whilst helping power it towards its 2050 Net Zero carbon emissions target.
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The document was produced as part of the association’s open networks project – an industry initiative to establish the future roles and responsibilities of networks, and foster the creation of a smart grid.
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The project will see people’s electricity demand and supply “flexibility” traded in a newly-created digital marketplace, as the network company continues to pioneer innovative ways of cost-effectively managing the electricity grid for the financial benefit of customers.
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