CIRED WG 2023-1 Flexibility in Distribution grids with a large share of distributed energy resources

CIRED WG 2023-1 Flexibility in distribution grids with a large share of distributed energy resources

The CIRED Working Group is pleased to publish its Final Report on Flexibility in distribution grids with a large share of distributed energy resources, dated 12 January 2026.

This report outlines current experiences with using flexibilities in operating distribution systems, based on a survey. It also provides an overview of innovative solutions, such as Microgrids, self-consumption versus Transmission and Distribution, and LINK, to address existing challenges. The report focuses on the technical aspect by highlighting the control strategies that enable flexibility in practice, and only mentions others, such as regulatory, in passing.

It reflects the collective work and expertise of the CIRED Working Group and aims to support stakeholders across the electricity sector, including DSOs, regulators, policymakers, aggregators, technology providers, and researchers.

The full report is available here CIRED Working Group_final report-DER flexibility_FINAL_2026-01-12

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