This course is designed for experts in regulatory affairs and others working in the field of electricity markets, who want to explore the key building blocks of balancing electricity markets and the involved ancillary services.

This function of Transmission System Operators plays a crucial role in ensuring security of supply and as such is carried out in a complex regulatory framework Integration of national balancing markets could contribute to foster energy transition, due to better integration of renewables and storage.

During the 2 week program, the following topics were presented: 

• Key building blocks of balancing markets (with int’l experiences)
• Recent trends shaping balancing markets
• Regulatory aspects of balancing services (with case studies)
• NEW THIS YEAR: Battery energy storage systems (BESS) in balancing markets