Energy storage plays a key role in the new decentralised and flexible electricity system. Energy storage allows the shifting of electricity from the moment of generation, over time, to the moment of use. But not only that, it is also
The National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) foreseen by the Governance Regulation are an excellent opportunity to unleash the potential of demand-side flexibility and system efficiency. Because they will shape national energy policies for the next decade, they can be
The European Commission is consulting on the 2019 and onward roadmap for the electricity and gas network codes. smartEn has identified a serious of outstanding issues in the current scope and design of network codes that need to be addressed
In response to the EU 2050 decarbonisation Strategy “A Clean Planet for All”, the undersigned European business associations would like to contribute to the Resolution under discussion in the ENVI Committee of the European Parliament by highlighting the potential of
The right Electricity Market Design is key to enable the achievement of a successful and cost-efficient energy transition. Grasping all the benefits provided by shorter and more dynamic electricity markets and building a future-proofed electricity grid infrastructure is needed to
The undersigned Associations – smartEn, EER, ESMIG, EURELECTRIC, EHPA, and SolarPower Europe – welcome the European efforts to clarify important data protection rules with the ePrivacy Regulation that is currently being deliberated in Council. While we strongly support the regulation’s
The clean energy transition represents a key opportunity for public authorities, investors and businesses to unlock financing for Smart Buildings and address the needs of European citizens while driving the energy transition forward. Without effective and scalable financing schemes, it
The present report showcases existing use cases in the fields of technology and automation, innovative aggregation and pooling services, as well as financial leverage tools. These innovative solutions for demand-side flexibility and energy management improve the user experience and maximise
Climate change is happening and without further global action to mitigate it, temperatures will rise within this century well beyond a 2°Celsius compared to pre-industrial times. This will have major impacts on our economies and societies. In order to prevent
It is no secret that the energy system is one of the most important and complex pieces of infrastructure in our society today. On top of this, the rapid digitalization of energy infrastructure and the increasing number of interconnected market
