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This registry provides comprehensive search capabilities across all Capacity Market components:

• Company Search: Enter a company name (e.g., "Drax", "EDF") to see all their components
• Location Search: Search by city, region, or postcode (e.g., "Manchester", "SW1")
• CMU ID Search: Enter a specific CMU ID to find exact components
• Technology Search: Enter technology types like "Hydro", "OCGT", or "Battery"

The search is intelligent and will try to determine what you're looking for based on your query.

You can combine search terms to narrow results, such as "London Battery" to find battery storage in London.

Searches are not case-sensitive, and partial matches are supported (e.g., "Manch" will find "Manchester").

Understanding Auctions

The Capacity Market runs regular auctions where providers compete to secure agreements. There are two main types:

• T-4 auctions: Held 4 years ahead of the delivery year
• T-1 auctions: Held 1 year ahead to fine-tune capacity requirements

Each auction results in agreements that specify how much capacity providers must deliver and the payment they'll receive.

Auction years are displayed as badges (e.g., 2023-24) that you can click to view details for that specific auction year.

The Capacity Market ensures the UK has sufficient electricity supply during periods of high demand or system stress.

Providers receive payments for ensuring their capacity is available, creating a more stable and resilient electricity market.

Search Results

Search results are grouped by location and show important details about each component:

• Active Components with auction years 2024-25 or later
• In-Active Components with only auction years before 2024-25
• Company Name Click to view all components for this company
• Technology Click to search for this technology type
• CMU: XXX Click to search for this CMU ID
• Auction Year Click to view details for this specific auction

Each result shows the component's capacity, location details, and participation in specific auction years.

You can sort results by relevance, location, or date using the sort options.

Pagination controls appear at the bottom when there are multiple pages of results.

Component Grouping

Components at the same location with the same description are grouped together to reduce duplication.

Each group shows:

• All CMU IDs for components at that location
• All auction years, sorted with newest first
• An Active/Inactive status based on auction years

Grouping helps identify multi-year contracts and related components at the same site.

The total capacity shown combines all components in the group.

Components can be expanded to show individual details by clicking the expand icon.

Sorting and Filtering

You can sort search results by:

• Relevance: Most relevant matches first
• Location: Alphabetical order by location name
• Date: By auction year (newest or oldest first)
• Capacity: Highest or lowest capacity first

Click the column headers to change sort order.

You can filter results using the search refinements at the top of the results page:

• Filter by technology type (e.g., only show batteries)
• Filter by active status (show only active or inactive components)
• Filter by auction year (show only components from specific auctions)

Map Explorer & Map View

We provide two map-based tools for exploring capacity market data:

Map Explorer

The Map Explorer is our advanced interactive mapping tool, specifically designed for comprehensive data exploration with:

• Mobile-Optimized Interface: Responsive design that works perfectly on phones and tablets
• Advanced Filtering: Filter by technology type, company, delivery year, and active status
• Smart Sidebar: Desktop users get a dedicated filter panel, mobile users get collapsible filters
• Full-Screen Map: Maximizes map space for detailed geographical analysis

Search Map View

The Search Map View combines search functionality with map visualization, offering:

• Search-First Approach: Start with text searches, then visualize results on the map
• Integrated Results: Search results and map display work together
• Performance Optimized: Streamlined for fast search result mapping

Both tools provide a visual representation of capacity distribution across the UK, but serve different exploration needs.

Map Features:

• Technology Colors: Different technology types are shown with distinct colors on the map for easy identification:
  GasDSRNuclearCHPSolarWind

  BatteryBiomassHydroInterconnectorCoalOther
• Technology Legend: The map legend shows all available technologies with their corresponding colors and component counts
• Search Results on Map: You can view any search results on the map by clicking "View on Map" from search results pages
• Smart Clustering: Areas with multiple components are automatically grouped into clusters - click clusters to zoom in and see individual components
• Interactive Markers: Click on individual markers to see detailed information about components at that location

Use the map controls to zoom in on specific regions or areas of interest. The map automatically adjusts clustering based on your zoom level to provide the clearest view of capacity distribution.

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WOODCHESTER PARK KNOTTY GREEN BEACONSFIELD BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HP9(2 components)

Load Response ? Automated. Dispatch via Proprietary Panel encompassing industrial computer, smart meters, smart I/O &/or serial comms.

WHEATLEY ROAD GARSINGTON OXFORD OX44(2 components)

Load Response ? Automated. Dispatch via Proprietary Panel encompassing industrial computer, smart meters, smart I/O &/or serial comms.

Waterswallows, Tunstead Quarry, Tunstead, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 8TG(1 component)

The CMU Component reduces import demand by turning off equipment and other non-essential loads.

Waterswallows Road, Fairfield, Buxton, SK17 7JB(1 component)

Diesel and/or gas reciprocating engines.

Waterswallows Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 7JB(1 component)

Energy facility comprising of reciprocating engine sets.

Waterswallows Road Buxton Derbyshire SK17 7JB(21 components)

2.115mw diesel and/or gas dual fuel reciprocating engine

Waterswallows Lane, Buxton, SK17 7HP(2 components)

Energy facility comprising of reciprocating engine sets.

Waterswallows Lane, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 7JD(5 components)

Energy facility comprising of reciprocating engine sets and ancillary equipment.

VICARAGE GLASCOTE LANE WILNECOTE TAMWORTH STAFFORDSHIRE B77(2 components)

Load Response ? Automated. Dispatch via Proprietary Panel encompassing industrial computer, smart meters, smart I/O &/or serial comms.

Valle Gardens Leigh Tonbridge Kent TN11(2 components)

EV charging at residential premises

Tunstead Quarry, Waterswallows Road Tunstead House, Buxton, SK17 8TG(9 components)

Load Response ? Automated. Dispatch via Proprietary Panel encompassing industrial computer, smart meters, smart I/O &/or serial comms.

Tunstead Quarry (2), Waterswallows Road Tunstead House, Buxton, SK17 8TG(9 components)

Load Response ? Automated. Dispatch via Proprietary Panel encompassing industrial computer, smart meters, smart I/O &/or serial comms.

Tunstead, Derbyshire, SK17 8TG(1 component)

Aggregates site

The Beck Elford Tamworth Staffordshire B79(2 components)

Domestic EV charger

STOR Facility Waterswallows Road Green Fairfield Buxton Derbyshire SK17 7JP(1 component)

Battery energy storage facility with a 2 hour duration and a maximum capacity of 14 MW, located in Buxton.

STOR Facility Waterswallows Road Green Fairfield Buxton Derbyshire SK17 7JB(4 components)

Battery energy storage facility with a 2 hour duration and a maximum capacity of 14MW, located in Buxton

ST. MARTINS LANE BECKENHAM KENT BR3(1 component)

2.116MW diesel reciprocating engine

SOUTHEND ROAD HOWE GREEN CHELMSFORD ESSEX CM2(1 component)

2.116MW Diesel reciprocating engine

SHOOTERSWAY PARK BERKHAMSTED HERTFORDSHIRE HP4(2 components)

EV charging at residential premises

Roberts Orchard Road ME16(2 components)

The CMU Component reduces import demand by turning off equipment and other non-essential loads.

Plot B Land at Waterswallows Road, Buxton, SK17 7JT(1 component)

5 x 2MW Gas fuelled generator units to be installed on designated land within a compound at Waterswallows Road

Plot A Land at Waterswallows Road, Buxton, SK17 7JT(4 components)

3 x 2MW Gas fuelled generator units to be installed on designated land within a compound at Waterswallows Road

PLISMON DENBIGH ROAD LLANFAIRTALHAIARN ABERGELE CLWYD LL22(2 components)

Load Response ? Automated. Dispatch via Proprietary Panel encompassing industrial computer, smart meters, smart I/O &/or serial comms.

MOSS LANE CLOSE BEOLEY HOLT END REDDITCH WORCESTERSHIRE B98(2 components)

Aggregates site

MILL BRIDGE CLOSE CREWE CHESHIRE CW1(2 components)

Load Response ? Automated. Dispatch via Proprietary Panel encompassing industrial computer, smart meters, smart I/O &/or serial comms.

MICHELDEVER ROAD WHITCHURCH HAMPSHIRE RG28(1 component)

GE Jenbacher JMS612 containerised gas engine generating set rated at 2.004MW, providing heat and electricity.

MAGPIES SMUGGLERS WAY FAIRLIGHT HASTINGS EAST SUSSEX TN35(2 components)

New Build Battery Storage

LICHFIELD ROAD STAFFORD STAFFORDSHIRE ST17(1 component)

2.116MW diesel reciprocating engine

Lhoist UK Ltd Hindlow Buxton SK17 0EL(5 components)

GE Jenbacher JMS612 containerised gas engine generating set rated at 2.004MW, providing heat and electricity to be used on site.

Lhoist UK Ltd Hindlow Buxton SK17 0EL(4 components)

GE Jenbacher JMS612 containerised gas engine generating set rated at 2.004MW, providing heat and electricity to be used on site.

Land off Batham Gate Road, North of Buxton, SK17 7HS(1 component)

This is a new battery storage plant, based on of lithium ion cells to be installed in multiple ISO compliant battery containers.

Land At STOR Facility Waterswallows Road Green Fairfield Buxton Derbyshire SK17 7JP(2 components)

Battery energy storage facility with a 2 hour duration and a maximum capacity of 16 MW, located in Buxton.

Land At STOR Facility Waterswallows Road Green Fairfield Buxton Derbyshire SK17 7JB(1 component)

Battery energy storage facility with a 2 hour duration and a maximum capacity of 16 MW, located in Buxton.

Land at STOR Facility Waterswallows Road Green Fairfield Buxton Derbyshire SK17 7JB(2 components)

Battery energy storage facility with a 2 hour duration and a maximum capacity of 16MW, located in Buxton.

HOLLIE CLOSE SMALLFIELD HORLEY SURREY RH6(1 component)

GE Jenbacher JMS612GS-NL containerised gas engine generating set rated at 2.004MW, providing heat and electricity. Engine will be based at a lime quarry with majority of power and heat used …

Hindlow Stone, Sterndale Moor, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9QD(8 components)

Load Response ? Automated. Dispatch via Proprietary Panel encompassing industrial computer, smart meters, smart I/O &/or serial comms.

Hindlow-Buxton Derbyshire - SK17 0EL - UK(1 component)

Mineals and lime producer

Hillcrest Drive Loughborough Leicester LE11(2 components)

Battery energy storage facility with a 2 hour duration and a maximum capacity of 16MW, located in Buxton.

HEXHAM COURT GATESHEAD NE11(2 components)

Load Response ? Automated. Dispatch via Proprietary Panel encompassing industrial computer, smart meters, smart I/O &/or serial comms.

HERTINGFORDBURY ROAD HERTINGFORDBURY HERTFORD HERTFORDSHIRE SG14(1 component)

2.115MW diesel reciprocating engine

HASTINGS AVENUE CHESHUNT WALTHAM CROSS EN7(1 component)

2.115MW Diesel reciprocating engine

Hardybarn Lane, Buxton, SK17 7JP(1 component)

Diesel and/or gas reciprocating engines.

Hampstead Road Brighton East Sussex BN1(1 component)

Diesel and/or gas reciprocating engines.

ELMERS DRIVE TEDDINGTON MIDDLESEX TW11(2 components)

Load Response ? Automated. Dispatch via Proprietary Panel encompassing industrial computer, smart meters, smart I/O &/or serial comms.

ELLENBROOK ROAD WORSLEY MANCHESTER LANCASHIRE M28(1 component)

2.116MW diesel reciprocating engine

DUNLOP GARDENS STEPPS GLASGOW G33(1 component)

The CMU Component reduces import demand by turning off equipment and other non-essential loads.

Dove Holes, Smalldale, Buxton SK17 8BH(7 components)

Load Response ? Automated. Dispatch via Proprietary Panel encompassing industrial computer, smart meters, smart I/O &/or serial comms.

DARLOW DRIVE STRATFORD-UPON-AVON WARWICKSHIRE CV37(1 component)

2.115MW diesel reciprocating engine

Daisymere Lane, Buxton Derbyshire SK17 7JW UK(2 components)

2.116MW diesel reciprocating engine

Daisymere Lane Buxton Derbyshire SK17 7JW UK(14 components)

2.115MW diesel reciprocating engine