Providing software solutions for zero-carbon energy grids
Accelerating the creation of a low-carbon energy system through marketplace software for flexibility and distributed electricity.
About Electron
Electron aims to release renewable abundance by connecting millions of distributed energy resources (DERs) to thousands of coordinated markets.We help network electric utilities and grid operators adopt and scale flexibility markets to manage grid congestion, improve connection rates, and lower bills.
Our configurable market platform, ElectronConnect, allows electricity system and network operators, renewable generators, and flexible energy consumers to optimise their use of both variable renewable power and network capacity based on time and location.
We’ve worked with grid operators all around the globe, from National Grid to Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks, to enable the world’s most advanced, end-to-end solution for low-carbon and affordable energy grids.
The challenge: Variable and growing energy demand
By 2035, more than 90% of power supply across the UK, EU, and North America will come from variable and intermittent generation, such as wind and solar.As more variable loads connect to distribution networks, this causes constraints and curtailment – affecting the affordability and reliability of the grid.
Handling this increased volatility without relying on gas will require the live coordination of renewable generators and distributed energy resources (DERs). We need to simultaneously 1) build more grid and 2) use the grid more effectively.
Flexibility is therefore needed to unlock the potential of a dynamic grid while enabling more efficient long-term planning – and fundamentally change our relationship with energy forever.
It can give the world access to low-cost, zero-carbon energy 24/7, and creates a new digital economy.
How flexibility markets meet the challenge
We believe local flexibility markets can drive the energy transition to an affordable, Net Zero energy system by 2035.- More DER integration Enabling the flexible connection of more DERs
- More DER participation Removing barriers for DER operators to participate as flexibility providers
- Increased DER visibility Creating more coordination across network operators and DERs
- Asset scalability Scaling to handle millions of assets, not hundreds of generators
- A TOTEX approach to grid expansion Driving an affordable grid for end consumers, with both OPEX and CAPEX considerations
ElectronConnect
Configurable flexibility marketsWhether you’re buying flexibility or providing grid services, use a marketplace that suits your needs. Let’s accelerate the transition to Net Zero energy together. Read more about the four main market types.
Meet the team
Our team has a wide expanse of expertise within the energy and financial trading industries
Join the team
Looking for a new challenge and passionate about making a positive, global impact to our energy system and the environment?
Find out more about our current roles.
