Grid balance
The grid has a licensed obligation to operate at a steady frequency of 50Hz, thus ensuring the secure delivery of power to the nation.
The energy industry
The energy landscape has fundamentally changed
Grid Operators need new ways to balance energy demand
Grid energy intelligence is the answer. We are your partner.
The energy landscape is fundamentally changing
The energy landscape has fundamentally changed, and is continuing to change.
As more renewable energy sources become available, our power infrastructure needs more flexibility. Grid operators need new ways to balance the supply and demand of electricity on the grid. Demand side response and grid energy intelligence are the answer. GridBeyond is your partner.
Solutions for grid stability
To tackle these energy challenges, National Grid and EirGrid have developed a broad suite of programmes called Demand Side Response (DSR).
These strategies consist of either decreasing or increasing the electricity demand on the grid to stabilise grid frequency. This adds stability to the system and reduces the need for coal and gas fired reserves when renewable sources are intermittent.
We balance the grid using grid energy intelligence
GridBeyond’s technology uses frequency data from the grid to trigger a response. Depending on the programme and the site’s set parameters, these responses can occur within milliseconds of a frequency fluctuation.
Grid operators
Grid operators incentivise those willing to reduce their demand on the network during peak times, to ensure that the frequency of the grid is properly managed.
Renewables challenges
The intermittent nature of renewable generation, such as wind and solar, means that the grid finds the frequency balance tipped far more often than it used to.
The grid relies on us
Where there are challenges, there are opportunities. GridBeyond provides a gateway for industrial and commercial energy users to take advantage of financial incentives for adjusting energy demand to balance the grid.
Unique technology
GridBeyond’s technology platform unifies and simplifies every element of the energy market by creating a single point of control and management.
Who we work with
GridBeyond works with some of the UK and Ireland’s best known industrial and commercial brands across 50+ sub-sectors to deliver the best returns on their participation.
Food
Brakes Group
Brakes Group is the largest food service operator in the UK, with further operations across Ireland, France and Sweden, delivering over 1 million cases daily.
With £300,000 in project returns every year, Brakes has integrated demand side response strategies throughout its sustainability agenda.
Brakes Group is totally committed to our Corporate Responsibility (CR) strategy – safeguarding the future for generations to come is part of our corporate DNA.
Latest energy insights
Ready to transform your energy demand into opportunity?
Discover if you can generate new revenues, enhance energy savings and boost sustainability by participating in demand side response.
Book a 20 minute assessment to determine whether your organisation is eligible.
During the chat, our energy experts will be able to explain the process and answer any questions.