The local Distribution System Operator and the Transmission System Operator are now able to procure flexibility from homes and businesses simultaneously

ELN’s Priyanka Shrestha visited Cornwall to find out more about the pioneering trial and what it means for the low carbon transition

The luxury hotel is part of Centrica’s £19m Local Energy Market, which is testing the role of flexible power generation and smart energy solutions across Cornwall

The firm has begun installing physical infrastructure such as batteries and solar panels

The project will see 200 homes and businesses use the platform to buy and sell energy from each other