SSEN Distribution confirms plan for new long-term flexibility auction

James Murray
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Auction to open next Monday, as grid operator seeks a further 46MW of flexible capacity

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution has announced plans to expand its presence in the UK's growing flexible grid services market with the launch next week of a new long-term...

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