E.DSO FutureGrid Innovation Summit: Transforming Energy Systems
On February 6, 2025, BeFlexible proudly participated in the inaugural FutureGrid Innovation Summit organized by E.DSO in Brussels. The event, themed “Advancing Grid Innovation: Growing Ideas into Impact”, brought together over 200 representatives from the energy industry, companies, associations, European institutions, projects, NGOs, and Member States and it served as a key platform for networking and exchanging ideas on the future of energy systems, focusing on advancing grid innovation.
BeFlexible on Smart Systems
The Summit featured three interactive panel sessions focusing on smart systems, resilience, and customer empowerment. These sessions provided a comprehensive overview of the current challenges and opportunities in the energy sector, highlighting the importance of innovation and collaboration. BeFlexible’s representative, Santiago Gallego Amores, Network Regulations Manager at i-DE, participated in the panel on smart systems.
This session addressed critical questions such as the necessary investments and technological innovations required to achieve an efficient and smart energy system. Santiago’s insights were particularly valuable in discussing the integration of renewable energy sources (RES) and the role of digitalization in enhancing grid efficiency. He emphasized the importance of digitalization and the integration of renewable energy sources to create a more efficient and sustainable grid.
FutureGrid Innovation Summit speakers at the Panel 1 “Smart system”
Key Summit Highlights
- Resilience: This session explored actions to ensure system operation in a changing environment, focusing on real-time network management, RES integration, and widespread EV charging. The discussion highlighted the need for robust infrastructure and innovative solutions to maintain grid stability and reliability.
- Customer Empowerment: The final panel highlighted how DSOs can foster innovation and maintain flexible grids to support energy consumer empowerment. The session underscored the importance of customer-centric approaches and the role of DSOs in facilitating the transition to a more decentralized and participatory energy system.
Moving Forward
BeFlexible’s participation in the E.DSO FutureGrid Innovation Summit underscores our commitment to driving innovation in the energy sector. Our involvement in the summit’s discussions and exhibitions reflects our dedication to developing smart, resilient, and customer-centric energy systems. By collaborating with industry leaders and stakeholders, BeFlexible aims to contribute to the ongoing energy transition and support the development of sustainable and efficient energy solutions.
Our future initiatives will focus on enhancing grid flexibility, promoting the integration of renewable energy sources, and empowering consumers to take an active role in the energy transition. We believe that innovation and collaboration are essential to achieving a sustainable energy future, and we are committed to leading the way in this transformative journey.
Santiago Gallego Amores, Network Regulations Manager at Iberdrola, representating BeFlexible during his intervention at the FutureGrid Innovation Summit.
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