Recording of Thursday, June 25, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Exhibition Program 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 11:53 .

The Dynamics of Energy Market Flexibility and Pricing in Germany

Flexibility in the energy market is essential due to the high volatility in prices, with recent spot market prices in Germany reaching nearly 800 euros per megawatt hour. Germany's energy grid requires approximately 20-25 gigawatts of flexibility, particularly noted between low demand times on Saturday nights and peak demand on Tuesday evenings. This demand for flexibility is compounded by fluctuations in production from renewable energy sources like photovoltaic (PV) and wind, driving operational costs higher when additional generation is needed. The presence of negative pricing, although slightly decreased, indicates complexities in how weather affects prices. Furthermore, energy prices have surged above 1,000 euros in neighboring countries, with significant price spikes driven by temporary activation of power plants. The installed PV capacity in Germany has exceeded 100 gigawatts, leading to regular curtailments and instances of negative pricing. This oversaturation raises questions about the future viability of investments in solar energy. Additionally, multi-market trading strategies, involving Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and PV systems, are becoming increasingly vital for optimizing energy trading, showcasing the interplay between market dynamics and asset management.

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Speaker

Dr. Christof Petrick
Chief Technology & Portfoliomanagement Officer
Energy2market GmbH

Talk of session: From Flexibility to Profit: Flexibility Models for the new Energy System

As electrification and decentralisation reshape the power system, utilities and market actors are redefining how value is created and captured. This session explores how flexibility can be translated into viable business models and new revenue streams across the energy system. From demand-side flexibility and aggregation to digital platforms and dynamic pricing, discover how flexibility moves from pilot projects to scalable, profit-generating solutions-while supporting efficient and resilient grid operation.

Further Talks of this session:

Welcome and Introduction

Speaker

Matteo Banchi
Membership & Business Development Officer
SmartEn

To Talk

The Nordic Flexibility Model: how Smart Batteries are Accelerating the Renewable Grid

Speaker

Alasdair Firth
Chief Product Officer
Emaldo

To Talk

Turning Flexibility into Revenue: How Virtual Power Plants Optimize Batteries, Flexible Loads and Renewable Assets Across Multiple Markets

Speaker

Julian Kretz
Head of Product Development and Management
Next Kraftwerke GmbH

To Talk

Turning Co-Located Assets into Flexible, Revenue-Generating Energy Hubs

Speaker

Tim Landenberg
Key Account Manager
KACO new energy

To Talk

Unlocking Flexibility: How Industrial Sites Can Turn Batteries into Daily Revenue Streams

Speaker

David Budde
CEO
trawa

To Talk