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Our Piclo marketplace supports Distributed Energy Resource (DER) owners and aggregators to maximise revenue by increasing access to new and existing markets Who are these DER owners and aggregators?  What is their business model? Inspired by the 🥇Olympics & Paralympics, we are continuing to profile the most successful companies who won bids in our UK Local Flexibility markets in 2023. So in alphabetical order… 🇬🇧 AMP Clean Energy ⚡ AMP Clean Energy are an established player in local flexibility markets, who build, own and operate 167 MW of assets. Their assets include a fleet of batteries, electric and biomass boilers and gas engines⚡🔋🌿.  AMP Clean Energy also work with commercial and industrial sites - ranging from schools and hotels to whiskey distilleries 🏫🛎️🥃 - to look after their energy assets.  If you want to be FlexWinner in 2024 and beyond, contact us here 👉 https://lnkd.in/exQfDwFJ (Photo from our London Flex Forum hosted this summer) #UKFlexWinners2023

💡 Webinar: Connecticut's DER Market: New Incentives this Winter, with United Illuminating and Eversource Energy 🗓 September 10th, 1100-1200 ET The deadline is approaching to register for New England’s first grid flexibility marketplace, in Connecticut.  To find out more about the new winter incentives, how to bid and how to maximize your revenue, please register for our webinar here 👉 https://lnkd.in/deggSJPE ⚡Eversource Energy and United Illuminating seeking 70MW capacity from DER response 💰$750k potential new revenue available for DER asset owners and aggregators ⏰ Only 4 weeks left to register

At our annual UK Flex Forum 2024 last month, we quizzed the Distribution Network & System Operators to offer flex sellers valuable insights into the importance and benefits of participating in flex markets. This week’s #BigQuestion is… 🤔 How is Piclo Max changing electricity & flexibility markets❓ ⚡ “Piclo Max enables you to access all markets which is really game changing” Maurice Lynch Northern Powergrid ⚡ “We're really excited about Piclo Max. By  interfacing into our market gateway it's another route to market, giving Flexibility service providers … access to multiple markets.” Matthew Watson National Grid Electricity Distribution ⚡ “Piclo Max has been invaluable to electricity northwest, recruiting new FSPs and driving volume into the tenders” Paul G. Electricity North West We launched Piclo Max earlier this year for our UK-based DER asset owners and operators, giving them easier access to more markets. Learn more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eZP__DTA #flexibility #DERs #FSP #grid #netzero #DSOs #electricity #piclomax

We’re delighted to announce that EDP Ventures has invested in us, alongside additional investment from existing partners Clean Growth Fund and Future Energy Ventures The new investment will further drive our global expansion, particularly into new parts of the United States and Australia. Read more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/emfbRHw6

⚡ On #DemandFlexibilityDay we spoke to Latitude Media about launching Connecticut’s - and New England’s - first grid flexibility marketplace: https://lnkd.in/eGYXvRAT ⚡ Mike Strahlman ⚡, our Chief Growth Officer: ““We’re working with utilities to create new markets, which incentivize and reward DERs for being more flexible. And we also give DERs and aggregators a simpler and quicker way to see multiple different programs that they could get revenue from.” Register online at 👉 https://lnkd.in/eaGGan6q For more info about our work in New York state with National Grid, contact us here 👉 https://lnkd.in/exQfDwFJ

Our Piclo marketplace supports Distributed Energy Resource (DER) owners and aggregators to maximise revenue by increasing access to new and existing markets Who are these DER owners and aggregators?  What is their business model? Inspired by the 🥇Olympics, we’ll be profiling the most successful companies who won bids in our UK Local Flexibility markets in 2023 🇬🇧 Infinis ⚡ Special mention to the team who started trading in local flex markets only last year, and have already won a significant number of contracts.  Infinis is the UK’s leading generator of low carbon power using captured methane from landfill sites and disused mines, and converting it to electricity.  And now also constructing solar parks and grid-scale battery storage on their sites ☀️🔋 If you want to be FlexWinner in 2024 and beyond, contact us here 👉 https://lnkd.in/exQfDwFJ (Photo from our London Flex Forum hosted last month) #UKFlexWinners2023

At our annual UK Flex Forum 2024 last month, we quizzed the DN/SOs we work with on some key topics to offer flex sellers valuable insight into the importance and benefits of participating in flex markets. This week’s #BigQuestion is… 🤔 What are the main challenges Distribution Network / System Operators face when procuring flexibility❓ ⚡ Attracting & educating new flex sellers and asset owners ⚡ Increasing liquidity and volumes, particularly in rural areas ⚡ Creating better value chains and economics for flex sellers and asset owners Thank you Pamela Mathieson, Maurice Lynch, Matthew Watson, and Paul G. for your insights. Find out more about the latest live tenders from our registered DN/SOs Northern Powergrid SP Energy Networks, Electricity North West and National Grid Electricity Distribution on Piclo Max and register today 👉 https://lnkd.in/eBefuvSJ #flexibility #DERs #FSP #grid #netzero #DSOs #electricity #piclomax

Piclo are industry experts in Capacity Market secondary trading We’ve facilitated multiple successful trades through our online marketplace. Current live opportunities:  📚10 listings for delivery year 2024/25 ⚡370MW total capacity 💰£13 million total contract value 🗓️T-1 and T-4 contracts Watch our very own Ben Hall break down everything you need to know and answer questions like: 🤔 Why would a company want to secondary trade? 💬 What to consider when secondary trading? 🔎 How do you find a party to secondary trade with? If you have any questions about Capacity Market secondary trading, or are keen to get involved, reach out to our dedicated team at [email protected] We look forward to helping you find your next trade! #CapacityMarket #SecondaryTrading

Our Piclo marketplace supports Distributed Energy Resource (DER) owners and aggregators to maximise revenue by increasing access to new and existing markets Who are these DER owners and aggregators?  What is their business model? Inspired by the 🥇Olympics, we’ll be profiling the most successful companies who won bids in our UK Local Flexibility markets in 2023 🇬🇧 Axle Energy ⚡ First up Axle Energy.  Special mention to the team who only started trading in 2023, and are already a significant player.  Axle’s software helps energy suppliers and hardware manufacturers to aggregate their assets and bid into flexibility markets.  Last week the team also announced a successful $9m fundraise 💪 If you want to be FlexWinner in 2024 and beyond, contact us here 👉 https://lnkd.in/exQfDwFJ (Photo from our London Flex Forum hosted last month) #UKFlexWinners2023