Intelligent demand-side management allows companies to lower energy costs and generate new revenue by marketing their flexibility on the electricity market, as EM-Power Europe 2026 in Munich will show from 23 to 25 June.
An analysis from the University of Zagreb sets out how a mix of storage and flexibility options, from pumped hydro to bidirectional EV charging, could underpin Croatia's renewable energy transition.
Once viewed as a brake on production, flexible electricity use is reshaping European industry's relationship with the grid. Michael Villa of smartEn sets out the opportunities, hurdles and the role of AI.
Pexapark analyst David Battista sees the April 2026 data as evidence that midday oversupply has shifted from occasional event to recurring structural condition, with France, Germany and Spain bearing the brunt.
As demand-side flexibility becomes central to balancing renewable supply and grid stability, companies are rethinking energy use. EM-Power Europe 2026 will showcase solutions to cut costs and unlock new revenue streams.
Flexible demand is already competing with battery storage in parts of ancillary services and capacity markets, though evidence of broader effects on wholesale price spreads remains limited, says Pexapark analyst Nicolas Briet.
Europe is generating more renewable energy than ever, yet a widening gap between production and consumption is pushing imbalance costs across the entire system. The solution to this challenge may lie right above us, says Chris Bernkopf, founder of Podero.
Croatian Solar Flex 2026 brings together investors to examine battery storage potential and the role of demand-side flexibility in lowering energy costs.
As grid bottlenecks grow, residential storage is proving vital for flexibility and congestion management. Germany’s approach points the way, says Jan Rabe from Rabot Energy.
Boosting electricity demand and flexibility is key to unlocking the benefits of the energy transition, says Eurelectric.
The new position paper recommends leveraging solar, storage and electrification to reinforce Europe’s energy security and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
The European industry association has published its latest report – Flexibility: Strengthening the Grid with Battery Storage and Demand Response – and hosted a dedicated Flexibility Strategy Day in Brussels to advance the discussion on grid innovation.
A major battery facility will be built at a critical transmission bottleneck between Scotland and England, enhancing grid reliability while opening opportunities for the surrounding economy and community.
Members of the European Parliament are calling on the European Commission to propose an EU strategy on energy flexibility – an initiative backed by SolarPower Europe.
The European Parliament is calling for a comprehensive, multi-faceted strategy to strengthen EU energy security, with a focus on diversification and decarbonisation. SolarPower Europe says that’s not enough.
The CTO of the Lithuanian software business reflects on Southern Europe’s recent blackouts and highlights how software and storage can stabilise grids amid rising renewable volatility.
Renewable energy growth in the EU has accelerated in recent years, but it’s revealing a critical structural weakness: the lack of flexibility in Europe’s electricity market. Daniel Hölder, Head of Global Policy and Markets at BayWa r.e., shares his view.
Electric vehicle owners in Europe could save between €450 and €2,900 annually by using both smart and bidirectional charging, according to a new study by Eurelectric and EY. Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology will play a key role in unlocking these savings.
This March marked the third month in a row that Europe broke a historic power generation record. According to Eurelectric, solar now accounts for over 10% of the continent’s electricity mix.
SolarPower Europe marked its 40th anniversary in Brussels with a new tagline ‘SolarPower Europe: Solar, Storage, and Flexibility’ and plans to establish a dedicated European battery storage platform.
“Let’s Flex. Welcome to the Solar Flex Era” is the motto of this year’s SolarPower Summit 2025, held in Brussels on 26 and 27 March. The event also marks the 40th anniversary of organiser SolarPower Europe.
A new study commissioned by Eurelectric underlines the need for a new approach to energy security that also reduces commodities exposure and dependence on fuel imports, and boosts crisis resilience.
Boosting renewables, electrification and flexibility would structurally ease electricity costs for consumers, increase European competitiveness, and reinforce the business case for solar.
EM-Power Europe, part of The smarter E, will present the latest products, technologies and trends in grid and energy management that will help make the energy system more flexible.
The EU Council supports a series of measures for an interconnected and resilient electricity network in Europe, to ensure energy security and achieve decarbonisation in the EU. SolarPower Europe welcomes this and demands further steps.
