An intelligent software solution for the smart energy revolution
By intelligently operating distributed energy resources as a Virtual Power Plant (VPP), FlexiGrid delivers the real-time flexibility essential for a decarbonised system.
FlexiGrid – making the smart grid a reality
FlexiGrid is a cloud-based software that communicates with, monitors and controls a range of distributed energy resources (DERs) to create smart, flexible local energy systems. From solar PV and home batteries, to electric vehicle chargepoints and smart heating systems.
Battery Storage
Wind
Solar PV
Low-Carbon Heat
EV Chargepoints
Connected Homes & Buildings
Creating value through smart asset control
By remotely controlling flexible energy assets in real time as a VPP, FlexiGrid brings a whole host of commercial, operational, and environmental advantages that are fundamental to the decarbonisation of energy.
- Balances renewable generation locally
- Manages local grid constraints and provides balancing and ancillary services
- Reduces the cost to deliver electricity
- Enables the supply of cheaper, cleaner renewable energy
How FlexiGrid works
Providing automated VPP decision making based on:
- wholesale market signals
- grid signals, including dispatch, system constraints and curtailments
- weather forecasts
- network performance metrics
- on-site customer constraints
Who FlexiGrid serves
System Operators
Asset Owners
Energy Suppliers
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM)
Homeowners & Tenants
Landlords
FlexiGrid Features
- Agnostic – Connect to any device seamlessly
- Optimised – Intelligent optimisation to manage diverse asset portfolio
- Scalable – Manage hundreds of thousands of devices in real-time
- Performant – Designed for rapid speed of response
- Secure – Industry leading security protocol
- Trading – Optimised access to ancillary services or local markets
- Reporting – High grade report functionality for system users
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