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Grid Flexibility Coordinator
Coordinates thousands of home batteries and EVs to balance the electricity grid
£45k–£90k Climate-driven
What it involves
Aggregates distributed energy resources — home batteries, EV chargers, smart appliances — into virtual power plants that provide grid balancing services at scale.
Skills & knowledge needed
Energy marketsGrid systemsData platformsContract managementDemand forecasting
Why it's emerging now
As renewables and EVs grow, aggregating distributed flexibility becomes essential to grid stability.
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