Consultation outcome

Capacity market new technologies 2020

• From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
• Published: 30 September 2020
• Last updated: 27 November 2020 — See all updates

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

This consultation has concluded

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Government response: reply to stakeholders on new technologies in the Capacity Market

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Detail of outcome

Whilst there are no new technologies ready to enter the CM in the near-term, there were 3 technologies identified which may require access to the CM in the future: tidal, geothermal and electric vehicles.

We have informed the Electricity System Operator about these 3 technologies, so that de-rating factors can be developed in due course. Going forward, we will use this annual open letter process to monitor the progress of these technologies and ensure that there are no barriers to their participation in the CM.

Detail of feedback received

In total, 14 responses were received from a variety of stakeholders, including trade associations, developers, and technical experts. A summary of responses is available in Annex A of the government response.

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Original consultation

Summary

We're seeking to identify emerging generating technologies, capable of contributing to security of supply but not already a Generating Technology Class, that may be eligible to participate in capacity market auctions.

This consultation ran from
4pm on 30 September 2020 to 11pm on 30 October 2020

Consultation description

Rule 2.4 of the Capacity Market Rules requires the Secretary of State to consult on whether any new generating technologies, not already identified as a Generating Technology Class, which are capable of contributing to security of supply have emerged and should be eligible to participate in future Capacity Market auctions.

This open letter asks for your views.

See the BEIS consultation privacy notice.

Documents

Open letter on new technologies in the Capacity Market

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Published 30 September 2020
Last updated 27 November 2020 + show all updates

1. 27 November 2020

   Government response published.

2. 30 September 2020

   First published.