Demand flexibility has become a key element in moving towards a more efficient, sustainable, and resilient electricity system. To analyze its potential and challenges, the Demand Flexibility and Storage Working Group of the Catalan Energy Efficiency Cluster (CEEC) is organizing a new conference at Espai Endesa, where the latest report on the state of demand flexibility in Catalonia will be presented.
The discussion will include representatives from government, system operators, energy companies, and industry experts, who will share their vision and strategies on the role of flexibility and storage in the energy transition.
This morning session will provide an opportunity to understand the direction in which the energy model is evolving and how companies and institutions can capitalize on this change.
PROGRAM
09:00 – Registration and welcome coffee
09:30 – Institutional welcome
09:35 – Presentation of the report “Demand Flexibility in Spain 2025”
Presentation of the main results and conclusions of the study, prepared by the CEEC Demand Flexibility Working Group.
09:50 – “Flexibility in action: market reality and key challenges”
Practical case studies and current barriers to the implementation of flexibility by aggregators, retailers, and large consumers.
Albert Balsells, Director of Market Management, Factor Energia
Carla Feliu, Commercial and Innovation Area, Bon Preu Energia
Moderator: Mattia Barbero, Product Owner, Bamboo Energy
10:45 – Coffee break and networking
11:15 – “Learning from the world: international flexibility strategies”
Experiences, models, and challenges from different European markets with leading players in flexibility and aggregation.
Montse Mussons, Senior Innovation Manager, Sympower
Álvaro Fuentes, Senior Country Representative – Spain, Energy Pool
Moderator: Anna Casas, Spanish Flexibility Lead, Octopus Energy
12:00 – “Regulation, markets and operators: what is needed to unlock flexibility?”
Discussion among key electricity system stakeholders on the regulatory framework, market needs, and next steps to accelerate flexibility and storage in Spain and Catalonia.
Laura Moreno García-Arisco, Head of the System Operation Markets Department, Red Eléctrica
Josep Maria Salas, Board Member, National Commission on Markets and Competition (CNMC)
Alicia Carrasco, Executive Director, ENTRA (TBC)
Oriol Xalabarder, President, ASEME
Moderator: Gorka Martí, Director of Services and Operations, Sonnen
12:45 – Closing and end of the event
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