Recording of Monday, June 22, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2026 | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 23:53 .

Discussion on Energy Management and Flexibility in Power Systems

The text delves into various discussions regarding the influence of inertia, battery flexibility, and market economics on power system management. Julian Garçon from ABB emphasizes the differing inertia needs across regions, noting that Great Britain's integration of battery systems has made frequency response more economical, thereby allowing for lower inertia levels but increasing the need for fast-acting frequency response. Concurrently, the text discusses the challenges faced by different European regions regarding battery flexibility services, with Germany leading in fast frequency responses while Ireland seeks incentives for battery services. It highlights the importance of frequency containment reserve (FCR) in balancing energy systems, suggesting that while current capacities are adequate, future developments could lead to refined needs. The interactions between Distribution System Operators (DSOs) and Transmission System Operators (TSOs) regarding energy management also underscore the implications of varying connection capacities and infrastructural challenges. Moreover, it examines the role of traditional auxiliary services amidst advancing battery energy storage systems in markets like California and Spain, pointing to the necessity of evolving local flexibility markets. The conversation concludes with optimism about future investments and flexibility in grid connections, indicating a shifting landscape in energy management.

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Talk of session: Solar + Storage - Integrating Hybrid Assets for Grid Support and Flexibility

Europe's rapid solar expansion is pushing power grids to their limits. Grid operators across the continent are now turning to co-located solar-plus-storage systems to stabilize networks, absorb excess generation and unlock new connection capacity. These projects mark a shift from asset-centric storage design to grid-integrated operation and market-based procurement. This session highlights recent 2026 initiatives that show how integrated solar-plus-storage assets can reinforce the grid by providing congestion relief, voltage and inertia support and firm capacity, thereby enabling higher renewable penetration and broader market participation. Speakers will share lessons from real-world projects demonstrating how close coordination between grid operators, developers and flexibility providers transforms solar-plus-storage systems from a balancing resource into essential grid infrastructure.

Further Talks of this session:

Overview of System Services in Europe: System Needs, and How They Are Remunerated

Speaker

Tom Smout
Head of Storage
LCP Delta
United Kingdom

To Talk

Emerging System Services in Europe: Congestion Management

Speaker

Carsten Bakker
System Services Product Manager
Elia Group
Belgium

To Talk

Ensuring Stability in a Declining System Inertia: Europe's Needs and Real-Life Experiences

Speaker

Jaromir Simon
Energy Policy Manager Central Europe
Tesla
Germany

To Talk

Limiting Congestion and Grid Reinforcement, Enabling Renewables: The 2026 MiNDFlex (Unareti Pilot Poject)

Speaker

Hasnain Salman
Project Engineer
a2a Life Company
Italy

To Talk

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