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The market is looking for solutions supporting battery optimization and trading

It is evident that energy transition technologies continue to advance despite certain challenges. This is particularly true for power grid expansions and the development of flexibility markets, where Battery... continue reading

ComTech / FORRS White Paper addressing BESS demand, market integration and software solutions

Many publications are celebrating Europe’s record-breaking year 2024 in renewable energy, with renewable sources accounting for 47% of production. This remarkable achievement solidifies Europe’s position as a global leader... continue reading

Virtual Power Plants in Europe: An In-Depth Look at Market Growth and Software Ecosystems

The concept of a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) is not new. Historically, it referred to power generation facilities that, while consisting of multiple production units, could be valued as... continue reading

Energy Exemplar’s support for energy transition technologies

Energy systems are inherently complex and flexible, yet they are constrained by technical limitations rooted in the physical properties of energy-related commodities. Several software tools for optimizing energy systems... continue reading

How mature is the market for EV charging flexibility?

When discussing flexibility markets in the context of the energy transition, we often think of large industrial batteries as the main source of flexibility. However, what if this flexibility... continue reading

Give Us Your Views On Energy Transition Technologies?

ComTech Advisory LLC is excited to announce the launch of the first survey focused on energy transition technologies. The survey aims to gather opinions and data on the adoption,... continue reading

ComTech launches the first survey focused on energy transition technology

As part of its energy transition technologies practice, ComTech is undertaking an important research project into the VPP. A part of this research is a survey that we would... continue reading

Impressions from Munich Exhibition Alliance for Energy Industry

Last week, I had the opportunity to visit an exhibition in Munich dedicated to solar energy, along with several parallel exhibitions that together formed Europe’s Largest Alliance of Exhibitions... continue reading

Aggregator’s business: headwinds and tailwinds from point of view of Photon Energy

Recently, I had the chance to talk with Piotr Wypyszyński, Flexibility and Ancillary Services Manager at Photon Energy, the third-largest aggregator in Poland, about the development of flexibility markets... continue reading

Companies are optimistic about the future of BESS trading business

The role of batteries in the modern energy system cannot be overstated. Their technical qualities make them perfect for providing ancillary services and ensuring network stability. When traded on... continue reading

be.storaged helping to unlock the power of flexibility

As the share of renewables in the energy system increases, so does the importance of flexibility to offset the volatility of renewable production. With availability of conventional fossil power... continue reading

ComTech Starts New VPP Research Project

Recent developments in the European energy system show a significant decrease in coal- and gas-based power generation and a concomitant increase in renewable energy sources. However, wind and solar... continue reading

What did we learn from the webinar “VPP’s – separating fact from fiction”?

There are numerous questions regarding the technical and commercial maturity of VPP technology and the regulatory framework surrounding it. These questions served as the incentive for the webinar organized... continue reading

How large is the European market for VPP related software?

The European energy system is undergoing a revolutionary shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. However, the primary challenge facing energy systems with a significant proportion of wind... continue reading

Are households ready to be a part of VPP?

According to recent research, e.g. by Agora Energygiewende A-EW_315_Flex_heben_WEB.pdf (agora-energiewende.de), EVs, heat pumps and household batteries can provide from 2035 on  flexibility of 100 TW yearly with resulting savings... continue reading

Sprit of the clean energy transition at E-World 2024

E-World has always been the main event of the year for the energy software business. For over two decades, I have been participating in this event, representing leading software... continue reading

How smartEn is supporting Energy Transition Technologies.

smartEn – Smart Energy Europe  (https://smarten.eu/)  serves as the premier European Business Association driving the integration of consumer-driven solutions within the clean energy transition. The organization provides valuable support... continue reading

Will VPPs become a mandatory component of clean energy systems?

Recent developments in the European energy system indicate a significant decrease in coal- and gas-based power generation and a concomitant increase in renewable energy sources. This aligns closely with... continue reading

Fusebox is confident in the future of VPP – as – a – Service.

What is VPP, and why will it have a significant impact on software products for the energy industry? One of the broadest definitions states that a Virtual Power Plant... continue reading

CyberGrid is on the forefront of the transition to clean energy.

As an Austrian resident, I am particularly delighted to discuss CyberGrid, an Austrian company at the forefront of energy transition technologies. The shift towards clean energy technologies is closely... continue reading

Revolutionary spirit of software vendors for energy transition at ENLIT

I recently attended ENLIT in Paris, and it was truly an exhilarating experience! The event gathered numerous innovative companies with smart ideas, demonstrating a revolutionary spirit driving the energy... continue reading