Grid flexibility trials cut Britain's winter electricity use by 3.3GWh

Michael Holder
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Credit: National Grid
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Credit: National Grid

National Grid ESO data shows 1.6 million homes and businesses took part in its inaugural Demand Flexibility Services over the winter period

As many as 1.6 million households and businesses took part in the UK's new grid demand response regime over the winter months, significantly lowering peak power demand and delivering major emissions and...

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