Beyond Firm Access: How Flexible Connections Are Reshaping Project Economics

Recording of Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Exhibition Program 2026 | Exhibition Program | Language: English | Duration: 10:08 .

Entrix's Role in Energy Trade and the Challenges of Grid Operation

Entrix functions as an optimizer and energy trader for grid-scale batteries and operates in key European countries such as Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland, and Portugal, managing around 3.6 gigawatts of energy flexibility. Flexible connection agreements, issued by grid operators, impose restrictions on energy use that significantly affect battery economics. In Germany, optimizing battery operations based on market prices yields mixed effects, sometimes harming grid stability. Asset owners are frustrated by these agreements, advocating for a collaborative framework to address operational restrictions. Challenges include the rapid ramping capabilities of large batteries, which can cause grid imbalances if managed improperly. Improved strategies for battery ramping are crucial, as traditional methods lead to inefficiencies. Advanced optimization techniques and an evolving regulatory framework are necessary to enhance energy delivery and grid stability by promoting better communication and understanding between stakeholders.

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Speaker

Steffen Schülzchen
CEO
Entrix

Talk of session: Planning and Integrating the Future Energy System

As electrification, decentralised generation and sector coupling accelerate, energy infrastructure planning is becoming increasingly complex. This session explores how digital planning tools, integrated modelling approaches and grid-aware system design are helping utilities, developers and infrastructure operators manage constrained grids while enabling scalable renewable integration. From flexible connection agreements and digital twins to building-level grid planning and cross-sector infrastructure modelling, speakers will present practical approaches for designing resilient and future-ready energy systems.

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