DESNZ publishes outcome of 2025 Capacity Market consultation on emerging technologies
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published the outcome of its 2025 consultation on new generating technologies eligible to participate in the Capacity Market. The consultation sought views on innovations capable of enhancing security of supply but not currently recognised as a Generating Technology Class. Stakeholders highlighted several potential developments, including Hydrogen to Power (H2P) via Thermal Plasma Electrolysis (TPE), Consumer Led Flexibility technologies (Demand Side Response or DSR), Flexible Compute Capacity (FCC), Offshore Hybrid Assets (OHAs), and Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technologies. The feedback will inform future decisions on technology classification and Capacity Market participation, contributing to the government’s Clean Power and energy security objectives.