Wayne Davies, Head of Flexibility UK & Ireland at Enel X, shared his insights with Energy in Buildings & Industry magazine on how UK businesses can unlock stable, long-term revenue through the Capacity Market. You can read the summary below or download the full article here.
In the article, Wayne explains how the Capacity Market provides commercial and industrial businesses with a reliable way to earn income - offering payments of up to £65,000 per megawatt for being on standby to reduce consumption or generate power during times of grid stress.
Many organisations are already equipped to participate but hold back due to concerns about complexity or disruption. Wayne outlines how aggregators like Enel X make the process simple, managing compliance and performance to minimise risk and effort.
One Enel X customer - a UK food manufacturer - has earned over £1.25 million through the Capacity Market since 2020, unlocking a consistent stream of new revenue. As the UK grid shifts toward renewables and demand for flexibility increases, the Capacity Market remains a dependable, low-risk entry point into energy flexibility.
