Alternative Energy Markets Innovation Programme - Phase 1 Feasibility Competition

Tender description

This Phase 1 SBRI competition aims to support the design of innovative tariffs, products or services (demand side flexibility propositions) under alternative energy market scenarios of a future energy system. The Alternative Energy Markets Innovation Programme (of up to £18 million) aims to support the development and demonstration of innovative domestic demand side flexibility propositions in a future energy system where electricity market arrangements may look different from today. In Phase 1 of the programme, through a pre-commercial procurement SBRI competition, BEIS seeks to support the design of innovative tariffs, products or services (demand side flexibility propositions) under alternative energy market scenarios of a future energy system. Total funding of £2,000,000 is available for Phase 1 of the programme, with a maximum of £500,000 per project (exc VAT) This programme is part of the up to £65 million overarching Flexibility Innovation Programme which seeks to enable electricity system flexibility through smart, flexible, secure, and accessible technologies and markets. The Flexibility Innovation Programme funds innovation across a range of key smart energy applications, and sits within the £1 billion Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP). Further information about the Alternative Energy Markets Innovation Programme including the competition guidance note is available on the competition website. Flexibility Innovation Programme - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/flexibility-innovation Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP) https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/net-zero-innovation-portfolio Competition Website https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/alternative-energy-markets-innovation-programme Additional information: How to Apply If you wish to take part in this SBRI opportunity, please see the competition documents on our website - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/alternative-energy-markets-innovation-programme You can apply via the online submission form linked within the Competition Guidance Notes document and here - https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/AEMRegistration/ A complete submission must be filled out via the online form by 14:00 16 January 2023.