European electricity systems are undergoing a profound transformation, as the rapid expansion of renewable energy generation creates new demands for grid flexibility. Our latest report showcases real-world examples of demand-side flexibility in action across sectors including steel, chemicals, cement, glass,
The Market Monitor 2025 on Demand-Side Flexibility benchmarks national progress and highlights where Member States are falling behind on already-committed reforms, creating pressure for implementation and market creation. It also serves as a practical guide for investors and industry on
While demand-side flexibility (DSF) has long proven its value, it remains an often invisible part of the energy system. The smartEn Map 2025 on the Flexible Demand Management Industry (FDMI) provides a clear snapshot of the FDMI across Europe. By
Technical and economic assessment for the EU in 2030 Smart electrification in energy-intensive industries holds the key to unlocking benefits both for the wider energy system and directly at installation level. This smartEn and Compass Lexecon study focuses on the
The principle of cost-reflective network charges has been part of EU law since 2019, though it has not been fully addressed until recent EU initiatives, including the Clean Industrial Deal and the Affordable Energy Action Plan. These efforts aim to
The 2024 Market Monitor for demand-side flexibility (DSF) is a report of smartEn in collaboration with LCP Delta. This flagship publication provides a high-level summary of demand-side flexibility (DSF) participation across 30 European markets, benchmarking their progress in enabling flexible
On the 21st of January 2025, smartEn published its 2024 smartEn Map on Wholesale Markets, offering a comprehensive analysis of how consumers can access Day-Ahead and Intraday markets by using demand-side flexibility (DSF). Participation of DSF in wholesale markets can
Over the past six years, the EU has established a comprehensive regulatory framework of 70 provisions to empower consumers as active participants in the clean energy transition. By enabling buildings, vehicles, and industries to consume, store, and generate renewable electricity
This report offers a comprehensive, high-level summary of 30 European countries and the participation of demand side-flexibility (DSF) in different markets, benchmarking their progress on enabling DSF.
Europe’s energy system is increasingly needing flexibility. While large-scale energy storage technologies have been the main focus, the importance of small-scale solutions, which are equally critical, is often overlooked. Demand-side flexibility (DSF) is one such solution that can help to
