Cornwall £17m flexible energy trials prove success
In November 2020, we concluded the UK’s biggest trial of its potential in over 200 homes and businesses in Cornwall. Over three years, the £16.7 million Cornwall Local Energy Market saw 310MWh of power traded successfully, with greenhouse gas savings of nearly 10,000 tonnes a year as a result.
We delivered on our aim to develop and test a market-based solution on energy flexibility trading. As part of the trial, over 7.5 megawatts of low carbon technology was installed, more than 100 businesses participated and a further 100 homes received a combination of solar panels and wall mounted battery storage. Key lessons are being shared with partners, participants and stakeholders; as well as 3,000 secondary age students.
Research projects
The Cornwall LEM project reports are provided here. These reports cover multiple aspects of the research and demonstration project. Most are available to download, although some are restricted to project stakeholders only.
Newsletter
Issue 7: Unlocking flex
Issue 6: Hotting Up
Issue 5: Gathering Pace
Issue 4: Gearing up for the Summer
Issue 3: Springing into action
Issue 2: Full steam ahead!
Issue 1: Local Energy Market set to revolutionise Cornwall’s energy future
