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This flexibility is increasingly important as the UK relies more on variable renewable energy like wind and solar.<\/p>\n<p>Current markets in operation include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>local markets run by <strong>Distribution Network Operators (DNOs)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>National Balancing Mechanism (BM)<\/strong> services<\/li>\n<li>ancillary services that support system stability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Flexibility markets are where flexibility services are bought and sold across Great Britain. They help the grid\u00a0by enabling quick adjustments in power generation and use. 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