FAQs
Flexible Power is not the contracting entity for flexibility services. Flexibility Providers need to contract with each DNO they wish to provide flexibility services to.
DNOs will publish their flexibility requirements and the process through which they will tender for these requirements on their sub-pages here;
Yes, providers can contract with DNOs directly or via a third party. In either instances the contracting party must be registered and qualify to tender via each DNOs procurement process.
For some flexibility services that are instructed closer to real time, we need to communicate over an Application Programme Interface (API) in order to send dispatch signals. Some flexibility services are scheduled in advance, API's are optional for these.
There are additional API's and upload functionality through which providers send us their meter readings for delivery verification and settlement calculation.
More information on API's can be found on the Flexible Power Portal.
Take a look at an example performance report.
The following presentation summarises the payment mechanism.
Take a look at an example earning statement
Yes, but the point of connection between the IDNO Networks and the DNO network must be within the defined boundary of the same Constraint Management Zone (CMZ).
Yes, if you have an alternative/non-firm connection such as Active Network Management (ANM), Timed or Intertrip connection that limits you from exporting under certain conditions/ times of day, this will not affect your ability to participate in Flexible Power.
However, any limiting instructions will take precedence over Flexible Power instructions, should the two conflict.
You must ensure that the service you offer is allowed with your connection agreement. Should a change be required please follow your DNOs standard processes.