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Search Guide

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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    106 unique locations (1344 components) - Page 1 of 5

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    Wytch Farm, Wareham BH20 5JR(4 components)

    Two gas turbines (CX501-KB7) rated at 5.3MW each. (3)

    Inactive • 2022-23 (T-4), 2021-22 (T-4) ...
    Winnington CHP Winnington Lane Winnington Northwich Cheshire CW8 4GX(34 components)
    • Continuously operating, maximum output GE gas turbine driving a 47.020MVA Alstom generator at 0.85 power factor. (3)
    • Continuously operating, maximum output GE gas turbine driving a 47.020MWA Alstom generator at 0.85 power factor.
    • Continuously operating, variable output Man Diesel Turbo single pass-out back pressure turbine driving a 19.300 MVA TD Power Systems generator …
    Active • 2028-29 (T-4), 2027-28 (T-4) ...
    119.61 MW
    Willington Power Station, Twyford Road, Willington, Derby, DE65 6PP(8 components)
    • Unit 1 of a new combined cycle power station comprising the latest technology gas turbine, heat recovery steam generator, steam … (2)
    • Unit 2 of a new combined cycle power station comprising the latest technology gas turbine, heat recovery steam generator, steam …
    Inactive • 2023-24 (T-4), 2022-23 (T-4) ...
    Weston Point CHP, INEOS Salt Works, Mersey View Road, Weston Point, Runcorn, WA7 4HB(11 components)

    1 x OCGT (3)

    Active • 2025-26 (T-4), 2024-25 (T-4) ...
    West Marsh Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 3BB(6 components)

    A CCGT station consisting of two General Electric 9FA+e gas turbines with two VOGT-NEM heat recovery steam generators and one Hitachi steam turbine and is based near Spalding in Lincolnshire. … (3)

    Active • 2026-27 (T-4), 2025-26 (T-4) ...
    867.73 MW
    West Marsh Road Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 3BB(14 components)

    A new battery storage system comprising batteries, containers, inverters, control systems and associated balance of plant. This will be constructed on brownfield land in Spalding, Lincolnshire. Metering of output is … (3)

    Active • 2025-26 (T-4), 2024-25 (T-4) ...
    Waun y Pound Industrial Estate, Ebbw Vale, South Wales, NP23 6PL(12 components)
    • 16 MW power plant comprising 8 x 2MW gas reciprocating engines. The power plant is connected to the local distribution … (2)
    • 16 MW power plant comprising 8 x 2MW gas reciprocating engines. The power plant is connected to the WPD distribution …
    Inactive • 2023-24 (T-4), 2022-23 (T-4) ...
    Water Treatment Plant & Premises, Land to the south of Rumer Hill Road, Cannock WS11 8EX(2 components)
    • Gas fired generating unit(s)
    • Gas fired generating units
    Inactive • 2022-23 (T-4), 2021-22 (T-4)
    Warsop Energy Park, Carter Lane, Warsop Vale, NG20 8XG(15 components)

    Gas reciprocating engines (3)

    Inactive • 2023-24 (T-4), 2022-23 (T-4) ...
    Units 1-4, Hirwaun Industrial Estate, Hirwaun, Aberdare, S Wales, CF44 9UY(5 components)
    • A new 299MW Open Cycle Gas Turbine peaking plant (2)
    • A new Open Cycle Gas Turbine peaking plant
    Active • 2024-25 (T-4), 2023-24 (T-4) ...
    Unit J1 Aven Industrial Park, Tickhill Road, Maltby, Rotherham, S66 7QR(3 components)

    Gas fired generating sets (3)

    Inactive • 2022-23 (T-4), 2021-22 (T-4) ...
    Unit 28,29,30, Peel Mills Industrial Estate, Chamberhall Street, Bury BL9 0LU(7 components)
    • 16 MW power plant comprising 8x2MW gas reciprocating engines. The power plant is connected to the local distribution network and … (2)
    • 16 MW power plant comprising 8 x 2MW gas reciprocating engines. Power plant will be connected to the local distribution …
    Inactive • 2023-24 (T-4), 2022-23 (T-4) ...
    Union Street, rotherham, S61 1AB *Post code and grid reference may not match because site address is not yet registered with post office. We have used nearest available post code.(2 components)

    New reciprocating genset in acoustic enclosure (2)

    Inactive • 2022-23 (T-4), 2021-22 (T-4)
    Ty Coch Farm Greenfield Holywell CH87HT(8 components)

    Gas fuelled generation plant (3)

    Active • 2024-25 (T-4), 2023-24 (T-4) ...
    TWINYARDS FARM HUTHWAITE LANE ALFRETON DE55 5HX(4 components)
    • 5 MW of demand reduction (2)
    • NEW BUILD GAS FUELLED GENERATION STATION
    Inactive • 2022-23 (T-4), 2021-22 (T-4) ...
    Thorpe Marsh Power Station, nr Barnby Dun, Doncaster DN3 1ET(4 components)
    • CCGT Unit
    • CCGT Unit 1 (connected as G1)
    • New combined cycle gas turbine power station comprising two units of the latest technology gas turbines, heat recovery steam generators, …
    Inactive • 2022-23 (T-4), 2021-22 (T-4) ...
    The Yard, Holme Road, Stoney Holme, Burnley, BB12 0BJ(4 components)

    3 x 2MW gas reciprocating engines used for power generation, with associated infrastructure (3)

    Active • 2024-25 (T-4), 2023-24 (T-4) ...
    The Long Barrow, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent. TN24 0GP(16 components)

    The CMU will be formed of multiple individual gas generating units controlled centrally and exporting to the distribution system. (3)

    Active • 2026-27 (T-4), 2025-26 (T-4) ...
    9.52 MW
    Sutton Bridge Power Station Centenary Way Sutton Bridge Lincolnshire PE12 9TF(20 components)
    • Existing CCGT (3)
    • Existing CCGT to be refurbished
    • Sutton Bridge Project: The construction at the Sutton Bridge Power CMU (23SB01), an existing Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) plant …
    Active • 2028-29 (T-4), 2027-28 (T-4) ...
    773.08 MW
    Staythorpe Power Station Staythorpe Newark Nottinghamshire NG23 5PS(49 components)
    • Staythorpe 1 - CCGT MSID: 7210 (2)
    • Staythorpe 2 - CCGT MSID: 7210
    • Staythorpe 3 - CCGT MSID: 7210
    • ... and 1 more unique description
    Active • 2028-29 (T-4), 2027-28 (T-4) ...
    4893.37 MW
    Shirebrook 2 Acreage Lane Shirebrook Nottinghamshire NG20 8RN(8 components)

    Gas reciprocating engines (3)

    Inactive • 2023-24 (T-4), 2022-23 (T-4) ...
    Severn Power Station West Nash Road Newport NP18 2BZ(8 components)

    Existing CCGT unit (3)

    Inactive • 2022-23 (T-4), 2021-22 (T-4) ...
    Seals Sands Power Station North South Access Road Seal Sands Middlesbrough TS2 1FB(6 components)
    • One (1) Gas Turbine and one (1) Steam Turbine operating as a CCGT Export MPAN: 1574000199083 (2)
    • One (1) Gas Turbine and one (1) Steam Turbine operating as a CCGT
    Inactive • 2023-24 (T-4), 2022-23 (T-4) ...
    RWE Generation UK plc Ferrybridge A Workshop Site Old Great North Road Knottingley WF11 8PR(1 component)

    A CMU will be formed of an Open Cycle Gas Turbine unit.

    Inactive • 2022-23 (T-4)
    Rockingham South, Smoke Lane, Avonmouth, BS11 0YT.(1 component)

    The CMU will consist of 1 x 2 MW OCGT gas fired engine. It will have its own individual metering arrangements, but will share the grid connection point with 4 …

    Inactive • 2022-23 (T-4)
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