London, 15th September 2025 – Distribution system operator SP Energy Networks has partnered with GridTech company, Electron, to unlock flexibility from distributed energy resources (DERs) at scale using ElectronConnect – now the UK’s leading flexibility market platform.
As the UK’s flexibility market continues to evolve toward both long-term and more real-time procurement, SP Energy Networks recognised the need for a comprehensive platform that addresses the complete flexibility lifecycle and reduced friction for both flexibility service providers (FSPs) and their own operational teams.
The partnership uses Electron’s flexibility market platform, ElectronConnect, which will help SP Energy Networks to run more markets, more often, in a more connected way. This creates a simple experience for flexibility providers and gives SP Energy Networks the automation it needs whilst staying adaptable as the industry continues to evolve. The solution positions the DSO to scale operations and increase flexibility value and volume through 2028 and beyond, supporting a more affordable and resilient grid.
ElectronConnect will also enable SP Energy Networks to launch new capabilities such as real-time operational dispatch and day ahead markets. This will create more opportunities for FSPs to provide valuable grid services across a wider range of use cases, timeframes, and locations, all whilst lowering barriers to entry and operation through a streamlined user interface and set of open APIs.
Gerard Boyd, Head of Flexibility, SP Energy Networks:
“As we accelerate our journey toward a more flexible and resilient grid, partnering with Electron represents a strategic step forward in how we procure and deploy flexibility services. ElectronConnect’s comprehensive platform will enable us toward more dynamic, real-time markets that better reflect the evolving needs of our network and the capabilities of our flexibility providers. This partnership positions us to significantly scale our flexibility for the communities we serve, while supporting the UK’s Net Zero ambitions.”
Jo-Jo Hubbard, CEO and Co-Founder, Electron:
“We’re excited to start working with SP Energy Networks to help drive their vision towards flexibility at scale for a more reliable and affordable grid. The team has set out bold ambitions to move towards more frequent flexibility tenders and provide greater clarity on future market opportunities and value and we are thrilled that they have selected our technology and team to help make this a reality.
“This new partnership also marks an exciting milestone for us with the majority of UK DSOs now using our platform, ElectronConnect. We’re eager to continue driving the development of this space and at the forefront of positive change for customers.”
About Electron
Electron’s vision is to unleash renewable abundance by connecting millions of distributed energy resources (DERs) to many coordinated markets using
ElectronConnect. This configurable GridTech platform allows electricity system operators, network utilities, and municipal suppliers, to launch, operate, and coordinate local flexibility markets at scale.
Electron also provides trade execution services and full life-cycle support to flexibility service providers, thus enabling our customers to play a leading role in enabling Net Zero Energy – delivering a reliable network, at the lowest cost, and with industry leading customer experience.
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