Recording of Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 9:49 .

E.ON's Strategy for Local Markets and Regulatory Compliance

E.ON is transitioning towards the establishment of local markets, guided by urgency and the necessity for timely preparations following initial hesitations. Challenges in moving from pilot programs to a full infrastructure have been recognized, with evolving regulations and market dynamics prompting a shift from cautious approaches to immediate action. Key actions include developing data protocols, setting up marketplaces, and enhancing operational skills. The upcoming Network Code on Demand Response (NCDR) is a significant milestone driving these initiatives, with all surveyed entities initiating their setup processes in anticipation. Pilots and sandboxes have facilitated innovation by testing new concepts and generating valuable insights while promoting collaboration among stakeholders. E.ON, as a leading Distribution System Operator (DSO) group across multiple EU countries, actively engages in sharing best practices and aligning on NCDR implementation strategies. A collaborative roadmap for system improvement is essential for scaling operations while ensuring stakeholder engagement and transparency for effective progress.

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Speaker

Torsten Knop
European Regulation
E.ON SE
Germany

Talk of session: From Local Experiments to Lasting Markets: The Future of DSO Flexibility

As distribution system operators (DSOs) gain experience with local flexibility markets, the focus is increasingly shifting from pilot projects to stable, scalable and enduring solutions. This session will examine what it takes to move from experimental local flexibility schemes to robust markets that can be reliably integrated into system operation and investment planning. The discussion will address regulatory readiness, market design choices, standardization, coordination with other system operators and the conditions needed to provide long-term security for flexibility providers. By bringing together DSOs, policymakers, market actors and technology providers, the event aims to identify practical pathways towards sustainable local flexibility markets that support a resilient and decarbonized electricity system.

Further Talks of this session:

Welcome and Introduction

Speaker

Luís Vale Cunha
Board Member, European Affairs, Policy & EU Projects
E.DSO and E-REDES

To Talk

From Local Experiments to Scalable Flexibility Markets: What Europe Is Learning

Speaker

Kris Kessels
Senior Researcher Energy Markets
VITO/EnergyVille
Belgium

To Talk

Unlocking Local Flexibility - One Market, Multiple Buyers

Speaker

Guro Grotterud
Director of Regulatory Affairs and Senior Project Manager
NODES
Norway

To Talk

Small Batteries, Big Flexibility: Aggregated Distributed Storage for DSOs

Speaker

Cristina Corchero García
CTO
Bamboo Energy S.L.
Spain

To Talk

From the Living Room to the Grid: How Matter + OpenADR Enable Mass-Market Flexibility

Speaker

Rolf Bienert
Managing Director
OpenADR Alliance

To Talk

The Next Step in Solving Congestion on All Voltage Levels

Speaker

To Talk

Panel Discussion

To Talk

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