Recording of Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 12:15 .

Transforming Telecom Tower Batteries into Energy Flexibility Resources

The project focuses on redefining telecom tower battery systems in Romania to act as sources of energy flexibility, transitioning from mere backup power sources to active participants in the energy market. Currently underutilized, these batteries hold significant potential for energy management, benefiting both system operators and telecom companies. A new initiative leverages surplus battery capacity to provide grid stability services through a method known as partial state of charge, which enhances battery life while supporting grid efforts. A proof of concept has been launched in Romania, involving partnerships between a telecom operator, a demand aggregator, and a technical platform provider, mimicking similar projects in France and Portugal. Additionally, the integration of 300 small batteries into a Virtual Battery Pool (BPP) aims to enhance grid performance with flexibility tailored to Distribution System Operator (DSO) requirements. Bamboo's platform supports this integration, ensuring compliance with regulations and operational efficiency. Recent demonstrations have shown the ability to operate these batteries as a single unit, achieving significant technical and economic viability while adhering to TSO regulations. The overall strategy aims to optimize existing energy portfolios without new investments, thereby improving grid security and stability.

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Speaker

Cristina Corchero García
CTO
Bamboo Energy S.L.
Spain

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:

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

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

Speaker

Rolf Bienert
Managing Director
OpenADR Alliance

To Talk

From Pilot to Portfolio: Making Local Flexibility Work for DSO in Different Member States

Speaker

Torsten Knop
European Regulation
E.ON SE
Germany

To Talk

The Next Step in Solving Congestion on All Voltage Levels

Speaker

To Talk

Panel Discussion

To Talk

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