Ofgem has given the green light to distribution network operators (DNOs) to continue providing voltage control as a flexibility service to National Grid Electricity System Operator, despite strong concerns from key industry stakeholders. Energy UK said its members consider the service "unfair, anti-competitive and in conflict with Ofgem’s principle that regulated monopolies should not be involved in the provision of flexibility services". However, the regulator dismissed the criticisms as "overstated".
DNOs get go-ahead to offer voltage control as balancing service
