British Gas and Dimplex have announced a partnership to launch the British Gas Dimplex Quantum Tariff, described as the UK’s most advanced electric storage heating tariff for use with the Dimplex Quantum Storage Heater. The new tariff can offer lower rates than typical Economy 7 tariffs thanks to the Quantum heater being charged when electricity costs are lowest on the grid. This will be delivered through 100% renewable electricity, and with prices fixed for 12 months.
The Quantum heaters will need to be installed into a home alongside a Dimplex Control Hub, a device that connects the heaters via a data cloud to British Gas. Devices are aggregated into virtual power plants using a Demand Side Response software platform developed by Centrica, the parent company of British Gas. The heaters will be programmed so that they always maintain enough charge to meet the needs of those using them, while still helping the bill-payer save money through reduced tariff rates.
Virtual power plants, which can include aggregated devices such as home batteries, EV chargers, smart hot water tanks as well as large industrial batteries, can be used to help balance the supply and demand of electricity in the energy markets and help to keep the electricity grid stable. They can also help the UK achieve its net zero targets by reducing demand in response to low levels of renewable generation, reducing the need to run fossil fuel power stations during times of peak demand.
Conor Sugrue, CEO of Glen Dimplex Heating and Ventilation, says: “This is an important step into a new market for smart technologies which solve problems at a grid level, and bring these savings into the lives of the consumers whose appliances make it possible. Through collaborations such as this, the UK has the opportunity to deliver a secure, decarbonised energy system which is low-cost and accessible to all. I can’t wait to see this new era of flexible, dynamic tariffs evolve.”
For more information, visit: https://www.britishgas.co.uk/energy/gas-and-electricity/dimplex-quantum-tariff.html
