BeFlexible is advancing toward a more flexible, interoperable, and consumer-centric electricity grid, contributing to EU goals for decarbonization, digitalization, and citizen empowerment. The project demonstrates how flexibility can be effectively integrated in the networks. During the second period, major progress was achieved across all pilot sites in Spain, France, Sweden, and Italy, enabling real-world validation of flexibility services and digital platforms.
In the South-Mid EU Demonstrator (Italy), coordination between DSOs and TSOs was validated through simulated use cases, including the Traffic Light Mechanism and integration of the Crowd Balancing Platform and Flexibility Register. PMUs and PGUIs were tested to improve observability and control, and water system assets proved effective for local congestion management.
In the Northern EU Demonstrator (Sweden), local flexibility markets expanded to 12 regions, including a summer pilot for generation-driven congestion. Batteries, heat pumps, and district heating assets were integrated through predictive control and aggregation tools. The SWITCH platform now automates forecasting, activation, and coordination with TSO markets, while multi-market strategies are being tested to maximize asset value.
In the South-West EU Demonstrator (Spain and France), 8 pilot service groups were launched, covering consumer-, grid-, and cross-sector-focused solutions such as energy communities, battery optimization, EV charging, and thermal control. The GDBN platform integrated with OMIE for seamless market data exchange.
Overall, 31 services have been deployed, platforms validated, and business models refined. BeFlexible pilots highlight the need for regulatory adaptation to enable flexibility markets and support EU policy goals for a resilient, consumer-driven electricity grid.
