Barriers to incorporate distributed flexibility in operational and long-term planning

As part of the IEA TCP for a Co-operative Programme on Smart Grids (ISGAN) we accessed insights from existing European and non-European power systems, markets, and pilots to understand the issues and implications of flexibility market design. The main barriers for using distributed flexibility can be grouped into three sub-categories:• technical barriers • consumer engagement • regulatory barriers This publication was prepared for the International Smart Grid Action Network (ISGAN) by its Working Group 9. ISGAN is organized as the Implementing Agreement for a Co-operative Programme on Smart Grids (ISGAN) and operates under a framework created by the International Energy Agency (IEA). The views, findings and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of any of ISGAN’s participants, any of their sponsoring governments or organizations, the IEA Secretariat, or any of its member countries.