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We’re back with FlexiNews, a space where we gather the latest developments in the energy sector and share the most relevant updates from our activity!
Our goal is to provide a clear and up-to-date view of energy flexibility, bringing closer both the market context and the opportunities emerging for companies and consumers. We aim to deliver valuable content by combining information, analysis, and current insights. FlexiNews is a reference point to understand, month by month, the transition towards a more flexible, efficient, and sustainable energy system.
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The system operator (Red Eléctrica) has officially published the proposal to adapt operational procedures and balancing conditions to enable the effective participation of the independent aggregator in the Spanish electricity system.
The proposed model is centralized, where the operator acts as the counterparty in program corrections and compensation between aggregators and retailers, avoiding impacts on the latter’s imbalances.
A key element is the introduction of the baseline, which allows estimating expected consumption and measuring the actual flexibility provided by demand, together with control mechanisms such as penalties for poor forecast quality.
The proposal also defines:
This development, aligned with RD 88/2026 and European regulation, represents a key step to activate demand response and consolidate flexibility as a system resource.
You can access the full proposal from the System Operator here.
The Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) has highlighted significant methodological inconsistencies in the European Resource Adequacy Assessment (ERAA), the key report evaluating whether the European power system will meet demand up to 2035.
According to the regulator, these deficiencies affect the consistency and reliability of the results, potentially undermining their use as a basis for critical decisions such as the implementation of capacity mechanisms in Member States.
ACER calls for a “qualitative leap” in methodology, greater transparency, and better integration between model components, as anticipating supply risks is essential for European energy planning.
This warning has direct implications for energy flexibility:
This highlights once again that the challenge of the energy transition is not only deploying renewables, but also correctly modelling system flexibility. Without reliable assessments, regulatory decisions may fail to trigger the necessary investments to ensure security of supply in an increasingly flexibility-dependent system.
You can read the full article here.
A European Commission study has identified 37 local flexibility market (LFM) initiatives across Europe, designed to manage grid congestion and integrate renewable energy.
Most of these markets are still in pilot or preparatory phases, although more advanced models are emerging based on cooperation between distribution system operators (DSOs) and transmission system operators (TSOs).
These markets enable the procurement of specific services—such as congestion management or voltage control—at a local level, in a context of growing electrification and distributed renewable generation.
The report highlights that there is no one-size-fits-all model for Europe and recommends starting with simple designs that can evolve progressively towards greater harmonization while maintaining local adaptability.
Additionally, upcoming European regulation, such as the Network Code on Demand Response, will be key to integrating active consumer participation and distributed resources into these markets.
What is the impact on energy flexibility?
This confirms that Europe is transitioning from a centralized flexibility model to a decentralized, local one, where grid management will increasingly rely on distributed markets. The challenge is not only deployment, but scaling from pilots to a coordinated and efficient European system.
You can read the full article here.
At Bamboo Energy, we strengthened our presence in the French market by organizing a webinar focused on current challenges in the energy sector in France and the key role of demand flexibility.
During the session, aimed at retailers and French market participants, we showed how to activate and manage flexibility portfolios to optimize costs, generate new revenue streams, and enhance competitiveness. We also presented real use cases and our technological solutions that enable efficient, real-time flexibility operations.
Additionally, we explained how to structure tailored strategies for each energy portfolio and highlighted the role of digitalization and artificial intelligence in advanced demand management. This initiative is part of our European expansion, where we continue to consolidate our position as a key player in energy flexibility solutions.
Through initiatives like this, Bamboo Energy continues to position itself as a reference in the energy transition, driving more efficient, flexible, and sustainable models in key markets such as France.
You can watch it here.
At Bamboo Energy, we continue to strengthen our international presence after being selected to participate in the Pitch Event of the 10th edition of the Free Electrons program, one of the leading global innovation platforms in the energy sector. As shared on LinkedIn, you can see the full post here.
This milestone reflects the growing importance of demand flexibility as a key element in the energy transition. Our participation allows us to collaborate with leading global utilities and demonstrate how AI-based optimization can unlock the value of flexible energy assets and improve grid management.
The Free Electrons program connects startups with major energy companies to pilot and scale innovative solutions addressing real challenges in the power system. In this context, Bamboo Energy showcases how our solutions contribute to smarter, more resilient, and efficient energy systems.
With this participation, we reinforce our position within the international energy innovation ecosystem and continue advancing our mission to accelerate the transition towards a more flexible, digital, and sustainable energy model.
Webinar: Multi-market optimization and Virtual Power Plants for renewable assets in Spain
Next Tuesday, May 12 at 12:00, Bamboo Energy will host a webinar focused on renewable asset operation in Spain, covering multi-market strategies, virtual power plants, and battery optimization.
In a context of increasing complexity and price pressure, many renewable assets are seeing reduced profitability, making it essential to evolve towards more advanced energy management strategies.
During the session, we will present our solution: an independent technology that enables optimization and monetization of generation assets, hybrid systems, and batteries—both integrated and standalone—through multi-market strategies and virtual power plants.
You can register here.
The Bamboo Energy team will be attending Solar & Storage Live Spain 2026, one of the leading industry events taking place on May 27–28 at Feria Valencia. The event will bring together more than 4,000 professionals and over 100 companies to discuss the latest trends in solar energy, storage, and key technologies for the energy transition.
Our participation reinforces Bamboo Energy’s commitment to innovation and system optimization, at a time when storage and smart asset management are essential to maximizing the value of energy.
It will be a great opportunity to share our vision, connect with key industry players, and continue driving solutions that address current market challenges.
