Program 02: Dynamic (Short term) Non Price Responsive

Program Definition

• The EDB procures, in near real-time the ability to secure a pre-agreed change in capacity to reduce the impact of an unplanned event.
• Based on long-term contracts, which include detail such as availability, utilisation, and penalty fees. The EDB acts without being influenced by price.
• Typically used for an unplanned event.
• It may be deployed last minute if the “in advance price responsive programme” is not actioned or doesn’t provide to the need.

Programme Detail:

• Location: Network-wide or geo-targetted.
• Event Active Period: Minimum 30 minutes.
• Load change required: Specified by EDB.
• Timing (start time, end time): Specified by EDB.
• Event ID:.

Pre-event notification: No pre-event notification will occur. The Dispatch Instruction will occur in near real-time. For the purpose of the trial, a 2-hour warning period will be provided with a confirmation message required within 1 hour of receiving the Dispatch instruction.

Event Flow