Flexibility Flexible Networks & SPEN To meet our evolving customer NEEDS, we will need to develop smarter, more flexible network solutions which could mitigate the need for traditional reinforcement and reduce costs for our customers. We recognise that resources connected to our networks could provide services to assist in key areas that have specific challenges during periods of network constraint. We will therefore explore markets for flexibility with new and existing customers who are able and willing to control how much they generate or can reduce their demand. Benefits Flexibility will: Assist Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) to transition to Distribution System Operators (DSOs,) allowing us to plan and operate our networks to meet changing customer needs. Reduces the need in some areas for costly, traditional reinforcement. Allow consumers to capitalise on the opportunities arising from a transition to a smarter grid and participate in the low carbon future. Piclo Trial Piclo Energy were awarded £400k of funding in Sep-17 from BEIS Energy Entrepreneurs Fund (EEF) to develop a new online marketplace for local electricity flexibility trading to help DNOs play an active role in managing local smart grids. We have contracted to participate in Phase 2 of the Piclo Live Trial and our initial locations will be posted on the Piclo Flex platform. Flexibility providers are encouraged to register, free of charge, with Piclo Flex to enable them to view all opportunities. Responses from Flexibility providers will be used to: Identify availability of flexibility resources in specific areas where flexibility could benefit the network. Understand the capabilities and restrictions of these resources. Evaluate the viability of using flexibility to meet network requirements. Locations To provide early visibility of the areas with a potential need for flexibility services, the following three areas have initially been identified. SP MANWEB Newtown - Welshpool Flexibility providers operating in the following postcode areas are required: SY15 SY16 SY18 SY21 Area Newtown Newtown Newtown Welshpool Buttington Cross Type Post Fault Post Fault or Planned Outage Post Fault during Planned Outage Post Fault Post Fault Requirement 10MVA 5MVA 40MVA 5 - 20MVA 7MVA Period Nov – Feb Mar - Oct Mar - Oct Nov – Feb Mar - Oct Days Weekdays Weekdays All Weekdays Weekdays Times 07:00 – 10:00 16:30 – 20:00 07:00 – 10:00 16:30 – 20:00 When notified (for 3 Hours ) 07:00 – 10:00 16:30 – 20:00 07:00 – 10:00 16:30 – 20:30 Definition of Type Post Fault To help with restoration following fault conditions. Such events offer no warning as they result from equipment failure. Response from providers would be used to reduce stress on the network. Post Fault or Planned Outage In circumstances as above or during planned outages on the network (i.e. operational states of the network where an equipment is out-of-service to enable repairs or maintenance activities) where services could be contracted pre or post event. Post Fault during Planned Outage In circumstances where a fault occurs during a planned outage. SP MANWEB Flintshire Flexibility providers operating in the following postcode areas are required: CH6 CH8 Area Flint Flint Greenfield Type Post Fault Post Fault Post Fault during Planned Outage Requirement 15MVA 10MVA 2 - 5MVA Period Nov – Feb Mar - Oct Mar - Oct Days Weekdays Weekdays Weekdays Times 07:00 – 10:00 16:30 – 20:00 07:00 – 10:00 16:30 – 20:00 07:00 – 10:00 16:30 – 20:00 Definition of Type Post Fault To help with restoration following fault conditions. Such events offer no warning as they result from equipment failure. Response from providers would be used to reduce stress on the network. Post Fault or Planned Outage In circumstances where a fault occurs during a planned outage. SP DISTRIBUTION Warout Road Flexibility providers operating in the following postcode areas are required: KY6 KY7 Area Warout Road Warout Road – Pitteuchar Warout Road – Queensway Type Post Fault Post Fault during Planned Outage Post Fault during Planned Outage Requirement 1MVA 2MVA 1MVA Period Nov – Dec Jan - Dec Jan - Dec Days All All All Times 10:00 to 17:00 10:00 to 17:00 10:00 to 17:00 Definition of Type Post Fault To help with restoration following fault conditions. Such events offer no warning as they result from equipment failure. Response from providers would be used to reduce stress on the network. Post Fault during Planned Outage In circumstances where a fault occurs during a planned outage.