Flexibility allows us to adjust power generation or consumption in specific areas to prevent the network being overloaded.

Managing the flow of electricity maximises network capacity, supports our infrastructure development plan and accelerates the transition to Net Zero.

We procure Flexibility Services from various energy assets such as generators, storage systems, and aggregated consumer energy.

We regularly announce new areas facing capacity constraints where we procure Flexibility Services to manage the network.

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How to participate

If you are already registered as a Flexibility Service Provider, you can participate in upcoming bidding rounds on our dedicated market platform, ElectronConnect. You must also be registered on the platform to participate. This platform will eventually cover the entire process of participating in our flexibility markets, however you cannot yet register here.   

If you would like to register now and participate in future bidding windows, then contact our team at Flexibilityprocurement@sse.com.   

Standard Services

We procure four standard services, aligned with the other DSOs in the UK. Availability payments are made in advance, to secure the service, while utilisation payments are paid closer to real time – as and when the service is required.

Our Flexibility Procurement to Date

We have procured and utilised flexibility across our two licensed areas. This map highlights zones with current flexibility contracts and areas where we have historically procured. We continually assess where flexibility offers the most cost-effective approach for network development, ensuring maximum value for our customers. Our procurement process consistently adds new zones and extends procurement in existing ones.



Request For Information

Flexibility Services in Scotland’s Islands

We released a Request for Information (RFI) for Flexibility Service Providers in a selection of Scotland’s Islands. The RFI is now closed and a summary of the results and proposed next steps will soon be published. If you didn’t make a submission but would like to find out more, contact us: flexibilityprocurement@sse.com
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Overview shot of Shetland Island.

Most of the services we currently procure are ‘Variable Availability & Operational Utilisation’

We sometimes procure bespoke products to meet the needs of the communities we work within. The bespoke products we will procure are:

Emergency Flex

Diversification Service

Western Isles Stability Service

We also continue to operate any service previously procured. These services were called Secure, Sustain, Dynamic, and Restore.

Our Flexibility Providers

This is a selection of Flexibility Service Providers signed up to participate in our markets, including electricity suppliers and aggregators. For a full list, see the Contracts Register in our document library, which is regularly updated.

More information

  • Flexibility Roadmap

    For a comprehensive view of our flexibility strategy, download the Flexibility Roadmap.

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  • Document Library

    Access our document library for service documents, reports, and procurement-related information.

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