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CEER and the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) publish today their paper on “Challenges of the Future Electricity System - Recommendations and Commitments”. ACER-CEER's new position paper calls on the European Commission, European Parliament, and Council to prioritise key challenges for a #decarbonised, consumer-centric, and #competitive electricity system by 2030 and beyond. 🔑 Key Focus Areas: 🔹 Integrated pan-EU electricity security 🔹 Enhanced distribution networks & consumer empowerment 🔹 Accelerated transmission infrastructure development 🔹 Efficiency First in existing grids 🔹 Strengthening independent regulators 🔗 Access the paper on our website 👉https://lnkd.in/eAn6waRc #CleanEnergy #ElectricityFuture #EU #EnergyTransition #Sustainability

What are the Challenges of the Future Electricity System? Find the answers in the report issued today by EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) and Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER). I am delighted to see that the report identifies 1) bottlenecks in distribution grids, 2) the active participation of consumers/prosumers/storage 3) the need for increased effciency of existing grids, as the top priorities Plexigrid was born, precisely, to address and resolve these three questions. #energytransition #gridofthefuture #plexigrid

#publicationalert New output from the INC project about the EU electricity market funded by Norges forskningsråd. First, a comparative article about the different ways that Germany and the Netherlands have implemented the EU's energy market packages, and that these differences can be traced back to the domestic actor constellation: https://lnkd.in/dkNdUM-a (by Simon Fink, Eva Ruffing, Luisa Maschlanka and Hermann Lüken genannt Klaßen) Second, a Fridtjof Nansen Institute report about the role of the EU's energy agency ACER that contextualizes its decision-making tasks within the broader regulatory pyramid of rules and decisions that govern the EU electricity market, shows the evolution of its tasks over time and highlights recent research findings on ACER's role in practice: https://lnkd.in/dMyytQev (by myself, Per Ove Eikeland and Leigh Hancher - with valuable input from the discussions during a workshop at the Florence School of Regulation before the Summer).

🔍 What needs to be done to achieve a decarbonized, customer-centric, and competitive electricity market by 2030? 🔗 ACER and CEER's paper on the challenges of the future electricity system emphasizes that well-interconnected markets are vital to mitigate national price shocks and ensure that electricity can be imported or exported as needed during times of stress. Strengthening governance and the institutional framework to guarantee the availability of cross-border capacities is also crucial. Ensuring sufficient flexibility within the electricity system emerges as another key priority. ✒ Policymakers are urged to remove barriers and develop market rules that support the deployment of non-fossil flexibility resources. Additionally, creating a clear regulatory framework for demand response and distributed flexibility is imperative. They advocate for maintaining efficient forward electricity markets that provide transparent and robust signals for the value of electricity in the future. 🙋♀️ The integration of distributed generation and consumption will pose significant challenges to electricity distribution networks, necessitating smart investments and a regulatory framework that supports these changes. Empowering consumers to become active participants in the energy market is identified as a powerful tool for providing flexibility. By offering a variety of pricing schemes and flexible options, consumers can adjust their consumption patterns to support the electricity system. Policymakers are encouraged to develop guidance that ensures a range of pricing schemes, from dynamic to fixed-price contracts, incentivizing system flexibility and providing choice for all consumers. Additionally, reinforcing regulatory oversight for new retail market participants and third-party intermediaries is necessary as new types of flexibility offers and services emerge. 👉 Check the key highlights: https://lnkd.in/dpGjQ8FA 📄 Read their paper: https://lnkd.in/dzmZytfd EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER) #electricitymarkets #demandresponse #flexibility

♻ EU Parliament has officially adopted amendments to Regulation (EU) 1227/2011 (REMIT), marking a significant shift in European energy market regulation. This milestone, achieved after extensive deliberation, introduces #REMITII, enhancing transparency and integrity within the wholesale energy market. Read more in our article: https://lnkd.in/dEJpYXQM Key highlights of REMIT II include: - Strengthened oversight and transparency measures - Mandatory EU representation for third-country participants - Extended definitions for market manipulation and insider information - Increased regulatory powers for ACER

EPRI in Europe has announced the release of the Interoperability Maturity Model white paper as part of the int:net project. This paper dives into interoperability from both a technical and collaborative perspective, focusing on how organizations and domain experts can enhance their cooperation to design and implement interoperable solutions effectively. The #EMINENT (Evaluating the Maturity of Interoperability for the ENergy Transition) maturity assessment tool is introduced, helping organizations evaluate and improve their interoperability maturity. Why Interoperability Matters: Interoperability is crucial for the energy transition, impacting solutions like DER, EVs, and demand response mechanisms. The IMM offers valuable insights into building strong interoperability communities, essential for advancing energy solutions. You can find the white paper here: https://lnkd.in/eT65W_QM and on our int:net website.

🌐 Today at the European Commission’s 10th Energy Infrastructure Forum in #Copenhagen, Dr. Annegret Groebel, CEER President, highlighted the findings of the ACER/CEER joint Position on Anticipatory Investments: 🔹 Emphasising the implementation of existing measures rather than introducing new actions. 🔹 System operators' proactive planning to meet future demands. 🔹 Applying similar regulatory treatment for anticipatory and other grid investments. 🔹 Addressing long permitting periods to accelerate grid development. 🔹 Considering the impact of investments on tariffs. Key recommendations include strengthening national energy regulators' roles, improving decision-making processes, encouraging early connection requests, enhancing coordination, and expediting project implementation. #EnergyInfrastructure #RenewableEnergy #GridExpansion #SustainableFuture EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER)

𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - 𝐄𝐔 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 🌐🔋 Recently, a delegation of representatives from the Dutch government, led by European Union (EU) politician  Tom Berendsen  visited the #Helmond offices of Exide Technologies, to delve deeper into the realm of Battery Energy Storage and gain insights into the challenges posed by existing rules and regulations within the sector.     The delegation had the chance to explore Exide Technologies' cutting-edge facilities, gaining first-hand insights into the intricate processes behind battery manufacturing and storage. ✨🔋    The discussions centered around the immense potential of battery energy storage, as well as existing regulatory hurdles. By shedding light on these regulatory challenges, the visit aimed to pave the way for potential policy reforms and initiatives that could facilitate the widespread adoption of Battery Energy Storage across the EU and beyond. 🌐🔋 Thank you for your visit and the very constructive dialogue. ✨🚀   Follow the link to find out more: https://lnkd.in/efBmTj45   #exide #exidetechnologies #exidegroup #energystorage #batteries #futureofenergy #sustainability #energizinganewworld 

The #SmartEnergyExpertGroup #SEEG of the European Commission formally met for the first time today. Long-awaited, this gathering of Commission representatives from DG ENER and CNECT, Member States and stakeholders will steer the cybersecure, interoperable digitalisation of the increasingly decentralised and decarbonised EU energy system. The Flexible Demand Management Industry urgently needs harmonised EU rules on energy data access and sharing to complement the existing Electricity Market Design rules and activate #flexible demand across Europe.

🌐FSR-ACER consultancy study on incentivising efficient investments in electricity grids! Significant enhancement in #electricity #GridCapacity is needed to realise Europe’s #decarbonisation objectives and ensure a high level of #SecurityOfSupply. New grid build-out is just one way and proving to be the costliest way to do it. Despite their advantages, innovative solutions are not yet spearheading investment choices 💡 In the context of the European Commission ’s #EU #ActionPlanForGrids, the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) is looking at best practices to promote #SmartGrids and network efficiency technologies through tariff design. ⚡ ACER has thus commissioned the Florence School of Regulation to conduct a study on existing regulatory frameworks and how regulators could incentivise a more efficient use of existing and future #ElectricityGrids. What is in the report? Building on the previous research conducted by FSR on behalf of ACER, this new report presents: 👉 An overview of regulatory practices in Europe, the U.S. and Australia that promote innovation and efficiency in #ElectricityTransmission investments. 👉 A new regulatory scheme which: - Not only addresses the CAPEX bias (e.g. when regulation incentivises utility companies that favour capital over operational expenditures) but also the common failure of many regulatory frameworks to promote minimum-cost solutions. - Focuses on the value projects bring (i.e. benefit), and not on their costs. By sharing this benefit between the grid-user and grid-operator, a stronger incentive for technology-neutral solutions is created while mitigating the tariff increase. ➡️ Read more on the report: https://loom.ly/leOlbc0