BeFlexible: Halfway towards greater energy flexibility
On October 16th and 17th 2024, the city of Rome hosted the celebration of the second General Assembly meeting of the European project BeFlexible. During this hybrid reunion, all the partners in the consortium shared their latest progress updates, highlighting the work carried out within each work package. Among the highlights is the fact that the project’s pilots are ongoing and already generating valuable data, which will enable further progress toward its established goals.
Towards a more modern and flexible electricity market
One of the main challenges Europe faces is the growing production of renewable energy and the need for a more flexible electricity market capable of integrating a higher proportion of clean energy sources. BeFlexible is developing versatile solutions to enable grids to adapt to future energy scenarios, benefiting all market players.
BeFlexible, coordinated by i-DE, the distribution company of the Iberdrola Group, aims to promote the participation of “prosumers” (producers and consumers of electricity) in renewable energy generation. The project seeks to increase the flexibility of the electrical system, contributing to the transformation of the European energy system towards a more sustainable and adaptable model, in line with the European Union’s commitments to combating climate change.
Key progress and in pilots in Italy, Sweden, Spain, and France
The project’s third General Assembly marked a significant moment for the BeFlexible team to come together and review the progress of the project. All the partners reflected on the advancements made in the last months and discussed key challenges and opportunities shaping the future.
One of the most significant updates from this second year is that BeFlexible has initiated the implementation of its pilots in Italy, Sweden, Spain, and France. These pilots are focused on validating consumer participation strategies and promoting their adoption in the energy market, providing key data for the Consortium to continue working effectively.
Another key point highlighted during the meeting was the close collaboration between the 21 partners and 3 affiliated entities from 7 European countries that make up the consortium. The partners include distribution system operators (DSO), transmission system operators (TSO), aggregators, research and development centers, universities, and industrial technology providers. Their collaboration and knowledge sharing is essential for the success and progress of the project.
This gathering was an invaluable opportunity to strategize for the next phase, ensuring that we remain aligned with our objectives as we move forward in advancing energy flexibility solutions.
Next stop: Enlit Europe
The BeFlexible partners are excited to have another opportunity for an in-person reunion soon, as the project will be participating in Enlit Europe, one of the most influential events in the European energy sector, which will take place in Milan from October 22nd to 24th.
As part of the event, the project will host a special session titled “Rethinking flexibility markets: what’s the secret to navigating regulatory challenges and customer needs?” on October 23rd from 14:30h to 15:30h. We will delve into the latest advancements in the sector, with a special focus on the evolving regulatory frameworks and the key challenges shaping flexibility markets.
In addition to the session, BeFlexible will have a dedicated stand, offering an excellent opportunity for engaging with key stakeholders and attendees from the energy industry.
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