- Enel X advises businesses on how to optimise their energy use to get ready for Demand Response.
- The flexible energy capacity (kWs) available is then enrolled into the best Demand Response programmes.
- If a grid event occurs, participants are notified in advance to activate their Demand Response plan.
- The flexible capacity helps relieve grid pressure and the asset is soon returned to normal operation.
- Participants are paid for being on call and/or how much energy they reduce in a Demand Response event.
What is Demand Response?
Demand Response is a simple, low-effort way for businesses to receive payment for helping to stabilise the electricity grid at times of peak demand. It reduces the need for fossil-fuel generation when electricity demand is high or output from renewables is low, which helps reduce emissions. Demand Response helps protect us from power outages when demand for electricity exceeds what’s available, or when generation exceeds demand. Commercial and industrial-scale energy users enrolled in Demand Response programmes get paid for being more flexible with their energy use. For example, by being available to temporarily reduce the power they’re using or switching to backup power supply to reduce stress on the grid.
Global experience
Enel X is a global Demand Response leader, present in 18 countries with 9 GW of flexible capacity managed.
Earn significant revenue
Earn a recurring new revenue stream that can offset electricity bills, or be reinvested in further sustainability initiatives.
Smart platform
Advanced algorithms allow you to maximise revenue earned towards your bottom line, while maintaining the highest security standards.
Continuous assistance
Our Network Operations Center (NOC) is available 24-7-365, where all energy dispatches are actioned, managed and monitored in real time.
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Demand Response your way
How you participate is completely up to you. You could reduce energy demand by turning off non-essential equipment, or switching to backup generators, onsite electricity generation assets or use battery energy storage systems to continue powering essential operations. Many types of equipment commonly found at larger businesses and manufacturing facilities can be used to participate in demand response. Participation is independent of your power supply. If you’re happy with how you buy electricity today, you don’t need to change a thing. However you choose to participate, you always remain in control of your energy assets. Many types of equipment generate new demand side response revenues for commercial and industrial customers. Get in touch to see how your business can benefit from our demand response programmes.
Demand Response Examples
McAuley Feeds Case Study
McAuley Feeds uses demand response for economic and environmental sustainability.
Anglian Water Case Study
Anglian Water works with Enel X to reduce costs and meet regulatory and sustainability goals.
Dublin Airport Case Study
Dublin airport boosts sustainability and resilience with Demand Response from Enel X.
Roadstone Case Study
How Roadstone keeps costs competitive with Demand Response.
Demand Response Customer Success Stories
Demand Response Customer Success Stories [from around the world] 2020
