Building blocks to enable distributed energy flexibility
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Author
Scharnhorst, P.
Gorecki, T.
Achi, D.
DOI
Abstract
The transition to a low-carbon energy system is driving the adoption of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) such as rooftop photovoltaics (PV), Electric Vehicles (EVs), and controllable appliances. These assets offer valuable flexibility but also introduce challenges related to variability, local congestion, and complex coordination. This report presents two complementary building blocks to address these challenges: long-term planning and real-time operation. For planning, CSEM developed a District Planning Tool that estimates flexibility potential under different DER adoption and control scenarios using dynamic simulations of buildings, PV systems and EV fleets. It provides decision-ready Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), such as energy savings, cost reductions, and peak demand impacts, within minutes, supporting infrastructure planning. For real-time operation, CSEM implemented a flexibility coordination framework in the scope of the GLocalFlex project, combining predictive control via NRGMaestro™ with automated orchestration and marketplace integration. Together, these solutions enable scalable planning and activation of distributed flexibility, helping energy communities and aggregators support grid stability and optimize costs.
Publication Reference
CSEM Scientific and Technical Report 2025, p. 83–84
Year
2025