Corporate fleets make up six out of ten new car sales in the EU, giving them a pivotal role in transforming Europe’s vehicle stock. Their daily operations make them ideally suited for smart charging (V1G) and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) solutions, from
The EU climate neutrality ambition will only be realised if innovation, entrepreneurship, and high-impact technology deployment are placed at the heart of its industrial strategy. This requires more than a vision and it demands deliberate policy choices that empower those
Geopolitical uncertainties, surging energy costs, and the clean energy transition are shaping the early months of the new EU legislature. As the European Commission sharpens its focus on industrial competitiveness and energy affordability, smartEn highlights the pivotal role of the Flexible
A key tool in achieving a decarbonised EU building stock is the Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI), which also measures in qualitative terms a building’s smartness and flexibility. smartEn acknowledges the value of the SRI and calls for a correct assessment of the flex-readiness of
Making better use of the grids thanks to the contribution of existing and future connected flexible consumers is an efficient approach to tackle urgently the congestion challenge. The Flexible Demand Management Industry that smartEn represents can empower grid users, i.e.
The Flexible Demand Management Industry provides solutions to all consumers – citizens, businesses, buildings, electric vehicles (EVs) and industries – to become flexible and be rewarded for playing an active role in the clean energy transition. As such, it needs
Empowered energy consumers can contribute to a clean, secure and efficient energy system. Yet, many restrictions still hinder the activation of flexible demand across Europe. As price spikes and negative prices are increasingly frequent, sending clear signals on when and
This paper serves as a comprehensive toolkit, providing essential information on why flexible consumers matter for the transition to a cleaner, more resilient and competitive energy system. Through the successful regulatory efforts at EU level, groundwork has already been laid