April 2024: Release summary

We're delighted to share the latest updates and enhancements on Piclo. Below is a summary of the recent changes:

Improving FSP Experience:

1. Settlement data management: Monthly summaries organised by system operator, complete with pre-filled templates and data completeness scores, simplifying uploads and enhancing FP clarity. Learn more about dispatch and settlement
2. Bulk dispatch acceptance via API: FSPs can now accept multiple dispatches with a single API request, streamlining dispatch processes.
3. Assign new assets to contracts: FSPs can link assets to contracts if they won any with "planned assets".

Key improvements for System Operators (SOs)

1. Dispatch sorting by FP name: Dispatches can now be sorted by flexibility provider name, making it easier to locate specific dispatches.
2. Bid processing optimisations: Enhanced capability for bid approvals and dispatch processing, supporting higher bid volumes and greater volume of FSPs.
3. Dispatch creation in bulk: Improved handling of high-volume dispatches through pagination, supporting increased load.

General improvements

1. Performance enhancements: Faster page loads with parallel data retrieval, achieving up to 3x quicker load times.
2. Registration improvements: Website and organisation number fields now optional, reducing steps for new users.
3. Historical baseline checks: Expanded data completeness checks to cover both nominal and historical baselines.