GB progress on demand-side flexibility highlighted

Great Britain has been highlighted as one of Europe’s strongest performers on demand side flexibility (DSF) in a new report.

LCP Delta’s annual assessment said the county has a “broad suite of flexibility markets” and a regulatory environment that is generally supportive of demand side participation, “though some structural constraints remain”.

It notes independent aggregators are formally recognised, yet geographic constraints within GB’s zonal network make it challenging for them to assemble the minimum 1 MW required for many services.

“On the distribution side, flexibility procurement is firmly business-as-usual, with an impressive 9 GW contracted since 2024, underscoring GB’s position as one of the most advanced DSO flexibility ecosystems in Europe,” it said.

It also points out the capacity market is well-established and sees active participation from DSF and notes that mandatory half-hourly settlement is being introduced for all consumers.