Europe’s push to rapidly electrify its energy mix is essential for getting us closer to net zero. However, it also strains the electricity grid. While battery storage is a popular solution to balancing grid constraints, demand side response (DSR) has been proposed as a viable alternative to help prevent power outages caused by grid capacity stress.
DSR is a mechanism grid operators use to help balance electricity supply and demand. Businesses that can flex their energy use can join DSR programmes, which incentivise them to reduce electricity demand during periods of grid stress.
inspiratia sat down with Mathieu Bineau, the chief executive officer at Voltalis, a company looking to roll out DSR across Europe.