New flexibility system fast-tracked

A new system to help boost UK energy flexibility is being fast-tracked by regulator Ofgem

The Flexibility Market Asset Registration system will streamline the registration process for aggregators grouping together smaller assets like solar panel, EV chargers and home battery storage systems.

Ofgem said the move, announced alongside the news that Elexon will operate and deliver the new system, will help aggregators join more than 20 flexible energy markets with a single registration. 

Marzia Zafar, Deputy Director of Digitalisation and Innovation at Ofgem, said: “Flexing usage in our energy system is critical to lower bills and reduce emissions.

“The work to bring down bills and clean up our energy system is not an overnight process, but by bringing forward FMAR by a year, Ofgem is making clear its commitment to facilitating an energy system that allows consumers everywhere to take advantage of the benefits flexible tariffs have to offer.”