In this episode of Flexing the Future, we dive into what industrial flexibility really means and why it is becoming crucial in a world driven by renewable energy. As solar and wind introduce more variability into the electricity system, industries are increasingly expected to align their energy use with fluctuating supply. Flexibility is no longer just a technical feature, it’s a business opportunity.
We explain how different electricity markets work, from day-ahead spot prices to real-time balancing and imbalance markets and how industrial sites can tap into them. By smartly controlling assets like E-boilers, heat pumps or buffers, companies can shift energy use to cheaper hours, without disrupting their production. Concrete examples, from food processing to waste incineration, show how flexibility can be implemented in practice.
The key message: flexibility belongs in the process, not just in the energy contract. With the right tools, insight and coordination, industries can reduce costs, support the grid and accelerate their decarbonization all by using the infrastructure they already have.
Find out the full story in this new episode of our podcast Flexing the Future.
