James Johnston

CEO and co-founder of Piclo, operator of a global flexibility marketplace that helps system and distribution operators procure distributed energy resources to manage congestion and defer network reinforcement.

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Oct 21, 2025 • 38min

Can local flexibility markets fix grid congestion with James Johnston (Piclo)

James Johnston, CEO and co-founder of Piclo, shares insights on local flexibility markets and their potential to address grid congestion. He discusses the pressing threat of grid constraints and how they hinder the energy transition. Johnston highlights innovative projects like ACE, where data centers fund virtual power plants, unlocking significant flexibility revenue. He emphasizes the importance of modular marketplace design and collaboration with distribution and transmission operators to enhance grid efficiency and visibility.

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