Demand reduction and optimisation are at the heart of recent emergency interventions adopted by the EU. It requires a signal to which consumers can react. Hence, the Commission should refrain from suggesting market interventions and blunted price signals that undermine
The Core Reference Model (CRM) for DSO procurement of flexibility is intended as a blueprint of the ideal market design for flexibility procurement by DSOs. This paper is smartEn’s contribution to specifically address the DSO procurement of flexibility. In the
Empowering consumers to play a vital role in reducing gas demand by unleashing their demand-side flexibility is a cost-effective solution to the pressing energy emergency. Our homes, offices, hospitals, schools, vehicles and industries should be enabled to reduce their electricity
Hive Power’s subscription-based SaaS, FLEXO, enables companies to manage anything connected to the grid, from smart EV Charging to Energy Communities. For more information: https://www.hivepower.tech/
Octopus Energy Group is a global energy tech pioneer, launched in 2016 to use technology to unlock a customer focused and affordable green energy revolution. It is part of Octopus Group, which is a certified BCorp. With operations in 13
Piclo develops software to make electricity grids smart, flexible and sustainable. Chaired by Volker Beckers, the London-based company has been building solutions for the energy industry since 2013, having secured investment from the Green Angel Syndicate, Mott MacDonald Ventures and
Are you motivated to play an active part in Europe’s clean energy transition? smartEn is recruiting a Market Analyst to support the research department. We are the European business association integrating the consumer-driven solutions for the clean energy transition –
The present document outlines smartEn’s proposal for Amendments in view of the inter-institutional negociations of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). These proposals for amendments aim to ensure buildings become smart and flexible assets, capable of interacting with the
The European Commission’s REPowerEU plan published on 18 May 2022 defines how to reinforce preparedness in case of a severe gas supply disruption. Demand-side flexibility can play a crucial role to mitigate the impact of an extreme critical event on
Local flexibility markets across Europe are still in an infancy stage due to the slow implementation of Article 32 of the Electricity Directive. Nevertheless, a few best practices can be found in Great Britain, the Netherlands and Norway, where initiatives
