SP Energy Networks (SPEN) has migrated its flexibility market operations to ElectronConnect, a new platform introduced on 31 March 2026 and developed in close collaboration with flexibility service providers (FSPs). The system will support participation across all SPEN flexibility markets and is intended to create a more accessible, user‑centred ecosystem as flexibility grows across the network.

Following a competitive procurement, Electron has been appointed as SPEN's flexibility platform provider for the next three years. The company says ElectronConnect is fast, automated and future‑ready, providing continuity from work previously undertaken with Piclo while preparing for forthcoming market and regulatory changes.

SPEN said the move aligns its systems with the ambitions of Ofgem and Elexon in their role as the Flexibility Market Facilitator. ElectronConnect replaces the previous tendering system, with SPEN working alongside existing providers to migrate information and asset data to minimise disruption.

According to SPEN, key capabilities include rapid onboarding using pre‑migrated provider and asset records; automated checks to verify assets are within the correct CMZ; streamlined asset registration to remove manual steps and duplication; improved data quality by using half‑hourly smart meter data to validate settlement and ensure accurate payments; automated bid acceptance and dispatch notifications, with API options for real‑time integration; and a roadmap of enhancements aligned to future rule changes and provider feedback.

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SPEN said it will work with Electron and its provider community to develop additional tools that simplify participation, reduce complexity and improve the user experience across flexibility markets.

Gerard Boyd, Head of Flexibility, SP Energy Networks said: "During our open tender process we listened closely to market feedback and explored the future requirements from Ofgem and Elexon. As our markets continue to grow, Electron will help ensure flexibility remains accessible, transparent and ready for the future.

"I am confident that our partnership with Electron helps to pave the way to a flexible future, growing market opportunities and participation and ultimately delivering reliable networks at the lowest cost for our customers."

Jo-Jo Hubbard, CEO and Co-Founder of Electron said: "SP Energy Networks is pushing flexibility into its next phase - shifting towards more dynamic, frequent markets that actively shape how the network is planned and operated.

"We're already seeing this play out through ElectronConnect, with month-ahead markets up and running and insights beginning to guide where and when flexibility delivers the most value.

"Over the next three years, we'll accelerate from here: enabling SPEN to scale flexibility more precisely to support proactive investment, strengthen reliability, and keep costs down."

For providers, SPEN says the transition should be seamless: all flexibility tendering will take place via ElectronConnect from 31 March 2026; automation features will simplify tendering, dispatch and settlement; and any future enhancements will be communicated in advance so users can make full use of new capabilities.

SPEN added that the move will underpin the continued year‑on‑year expansion of its flexibility markets. Providers interested in finding out more about ElectronConnect or upcoming opportunities can contact the Flex Team at [email protected].