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Towards Coordinated Flexibility Acquisition Mechanisms: A Framework for an Efficient Design

E.C. Ormeño-Mejía, J.P. Chaves, M. Troncia

IV Congreso Redes Inteligentes, Madrid (Spain). 03-04 November 2025


Spanish layman's summary:

Este trabajo analiza tres mecanismos de adquisición: tarifas de red, acuerdos de conexión flexible y mercados locales de flexibilidad. Basándose en el trabajo del proyecto BeFlexible y en iniciativas de la UE (ISGAN, BRIDGE), identificamos y clasificamos las dimensiones de diseño y las opciones de implementación de cada mecanismo. El estudio enfatiza el papel de las señales, que deben alinear los incentivos económicos con las necesidades espaciales, temporales y técnicas del sistema. Además, exploramos la interacción entre mecanismos, destacando los riesgos de ineficiencias (por ejemplo, señales superpuestas o contradictorias) cuando se aplican de forma independiente.


English layman's summary:

This work analyses three acquisition mechanisms: network tariffs, flexible connection agreements, and local flexibility markets. Building on work from the BeFlexible project and aligned EU initiatives (ISGAN, BRIDGE), we identify and classify each mechanism's design dimensions and implementation options. The study emphasises the role of signals, which must align economic incentives with spatial, temporal, and technical system needs. Furthermore, we explore the interplay between mechanisms, highlighting risks of inefficiencies (e.g., overlapping or conflicting signals) when applied independently.


Keywords: Flexibility, network tariffs, flexible connection, local flexibility markets.


Publication date: 03-Nov-2025.


Citation:
E.C. Ormeño-Mejía, J.P. Chaves, M. Troncia, "Towards Coordinated Flexibility Acquisition Mechanisms: A Framework for an Efficient Design", presented at IV Congreso Redes Inteligentes, Madrid, Spain, 03-04 November 2025

    Research topics:
  • Network regulation and tariff design with large shares of DER
  • Flexibility and demand response
  • Planning and operation of networks and DER
  • Energy markets design and regulation
    Research groups:
  • Instituto de Investigación Tecnológica (IIT)
    ODS:
  • Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy
  • Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production

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