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Electricity Demand Turn Up trial: EOI for flexibility providers
Funding
£1,000 – £3,000,000
Deadline
17 September 2026
Location
England
Applications
Applications closed
Overview
This trial tests whether Demand Turn Up (DTU) can reduce wasted renewable electricity in Great Britain. DTU means using excess renewable energy instead of switching off wind or solar farms. UK registered businesses that provide flexibility services can apply. Up to £16 million is available, with individual awards ranging from £1,000 to £3,000,000. The deadline to submit an expression of interest is 16 September 2026.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be a UK registered business
- Must provide flexibility services
- Must submit an expression of interest before applying for funding
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
This is for UK registered businesses that provide flexibility services to the electricity grid. If your business helps balance energy supply and demand, this trial may be relevant to you. It is not for businesses outside the energy flexibility sector.
Regions
Full details from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)
UK registered businesses providing flexibility services can submit an expression of interest for a trial assessing if DTU can reduce renewable electricity curtailment in Great Britain. Successful applicants can apply for a share of up to £16 million.
You start by submitting an expression of interest (EOI), not a full application. Successful EOI applicants are then invited to apply for funding. Apply through the UKRI funding portal before 16 September 2026.
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