'Real momentum': National Grid DSO celebrates record flexible grid services tender

James Murray
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National Grid DSO's 2025 flexible grid tender grew 10-fold compared to 2024 / Credit: National Grid DSO
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National Grid DSO's 2025 flexible grid tender grew 10-fold compared to 2024 / Credit: National Grid DSO

Total amount of flexible grid capacity secured by grid operator increases 10-fold year-on-year to 196GWh

The rapid growth of the UK's flexible grid market was further underlined today, after National Grid's Distribution System Operator (DSO) announced it has secured its biggest long term flexibility portfolio...

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