Flexibility allows us to adjust power generation or consumption in specific areas to prevent the network being overloaded.
Managing the flow of electricity maximises network capacity, supports our infrastructure development plan and accelerates the transition to Net Zero.
We procure Flexibility Services from various energy assets such as generators, storage systems, and aggregated consumer energy.
We regularly announce new areas facing capacity constraints where we procure Flexibility Services to manage the network.
How to participate
Register today
Register on our Market Platform, ElectronConnect, to participate in bidding. To learn more about our current activities and processes, visit our Procurement page.
Day Ahead Markets
Day Ahead Markets pilot is an exciting expansion of our existing suite of flexibility products. This new offering enhances the range of opportunities available for Flexibility Service Providers to participate in our markets.
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Our Flexibility Procurement to Date
We have procured and utilised flexibility across our two licensed areas. This map highlights zones with current flexibility contracts and areas where we have historically procured. We continually assess where flexibility offers the most cost-effective approach for network development, ensuring maximum value for our customers. Our procurement process consistently adds new zones and extends procurement in existing ones.
Request For Information
RFI Shows Keen Interest in Providing Flexibility on Scotland’s Islands
We recently released a Request for Information (RFI) for Flexibility Services on Scotland’s Islands. The RFI uncovered suppliers, aggregators, and discrete asset owners interested in providing flexibility in the future to aid the reduction of diesel consumption and electrification. Read our key insights in our RFI Feedback Report.
If you are interested in providing Flexibility Services on Scotland’s Islands, then contact us: flexibilityprocurement@sse.com
Accelerating connections for local growth - and a better future for all
Getting more homes, businesses, and clean local energy projects connected more quickly to the electricity network is one of our key goals.
The path to decarbonisation and sustained economic growth depends on delivering more power for more households and companies.
While plans to build new networks providing this capability for the long-term progress, we're committed to finding new and innovative ways to give people the access to the network they need, quickly - and cost effectively.
In the current price control period, we have made good progress in energising large connections more quickly through smart products like 'Early Access'. But we want to do more, by accelerating housing developments and unlocking the benefits of the Local Power Plan, helping communities access clean energy sooner, while supporting economic growth.
To drive this forward, we asked the experts at NERA to assess the societal benefits of accelerating connections, and the role of solutions like local flexibility services and batteries, heat pumps, and demand-side management in helping deliver these ambitions.
By embedding these principles into what we're delivering right now, as well as in our next ED3 price control, we'll keep delivering a smarter, even more resilient network that enables faster connections and supports the decarbonisation and economic growth for us all.
Most of the services we currently procure are ‘Variable Availability & Operational Utilisation’
We sometimes procure bespoke products to meet the needs of the communities we work within. The bespoke products we will procure are:
Emergency Flex
Western Isles Stability Service
We also continue to operate any service previously procured. These services were called Secure, Sustain, Dynamic, and Restore.
Our Flexibility Providers
This is a selection of Flexibility Service Providers signed up to participate in our markets, including electricity suppliers and aggregators. For a full list, see the Contracts Register in our document library, which is regularly updated.
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Flexibility Roadmap
For a comprehensive view of our flexibility strategy, download the Flexibility Roadmap.
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Document Library
Access our document library for service documents, reports, and procurement-related information.
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