Reserve Markets

Earn money by balancing the power grid

What are reserve markets?

The power grid must be balanced at exactly 50 Hz at all times. With more solar and wind in the energy mix, the need for flexible resources that can quickly respond to fluctuations increases. Batteries are ideal because they respond in milliseconds.

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You get paid for being available – hour by hour, all year round.

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The Challenge

The power grid must be constantly balanced. With more renewable energy and variable production, the need for flexible resources that can quickly deliver or absorb power increases. Traditional sources have limited response time.

Our Solution

Nordic Booster delivers BSP-ready battery systems that can participate in FCR-N and FCR-D markets. Our systems respond in milliseconds and are also ready for the mFRR market. Playmaker handles everything automatically.

From assessment to revenue

We take responsibility for the entire process – from needs analysis to ongoing market operation and settlement.

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Needs assessment

We analyze location, grid connection and revenue potential to size the right battery system.

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Offer and grants

You receive an offer for a battery system with revenue forecast. We assist with applications to Enova and other relevant grant programs.

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Installation and startup

We install the battery system, prequalify for FCR markets and start automatic operation via Playmaker.

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Service and maintenance

Playmaker handles automatic bidding and market participation. We take care of monitoring, maintenance and monthly settlement.

Automatic Prequalification

PlayMaker qualifies your battery for FCR markets

To participate in reserve markets, the battery system must pass an approval test with the grid operator. PlayMaker automates this entire process – from test planning to execution and documentation.

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Test Planning

PlayMaker Hub configures test parameters based on the battery's capacity and market requirements from the grid operator.

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Automated Test Execution

The Controller runs through all test steps automatically – frequency response, power delivery and endurance tests – while the system logs all data in real-time.

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Documentation & Approval

Test results are documented automatically and submitted to the grid operator. After approval, the battery is ready for market participation.

PlayMaker automatic prequalification test for FCR markets

PlayMaker runs the prequalification test automatically through all steps, with real-time monitoring of frequency and power response.

Why battery in reserve markets?

Faster than hydropower

Batteries respond in milliseconds. Hydropower has inertia in waterways and takes longer. For FCR-D, this is decisive.

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Multiple revenue streams

Participate in FCR-N, FCR-D and soon mFRR. Playmaker automatically optimizes between markets for maximum revenue.

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Growing market

Statnett needs more flexible capacity. New rules open up for more batteries in reserve markets.

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Fully automatic

Playmaker handles everything: bidding, response and reporting. You don’t need to lift a finger.

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You own the battery

You invest in the battery and own it yourself. We connect it to the markets and deliver the revenue.

BSP Ready

Our systems are pre-qualified and ready for market participation. Full market access included.

Automatic market operation

You own the battery – we make sure it earns money. With a service agreement we handle everything from prequalification to settlement.

SCADA monitoring

Real-time monitoring of the battery system

Playmaker control

Automatic bidding and market participation

Fast emergency response

On-site support when needed

Settlement and reporting

Monthly settlement with full transparency

Training

Insight into market mechanisms and performance

Preventive maintenance

Scheduled service visits for maximum lifespan

Ready to earn money from your battery?

We analyze the potential and show you what your battery can earn in reserve markets. No obligations.

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