Smart appliances for flexible energy
The publication of HMG/Ofgem’s Upgrading our Energy System, Smart Systems and Flexibility Plan in July 2017 formalised the strategy for government and industry to make the transition to a smart, flexible energy system. The plan is an important part of the Government’s wider Industrial and Clean Growth Strategy, and is a core component of Ofgem’s future-facing work to enable the energy system transition.
A key objective of the plan is that consumers are more directly involved in managing demand in the electricity system through smart appliances that react to the availability of electricity on the grid in determining their operational cycle.