Location: Online
The first ETIP SNET Regional Workshop of 2026, "Role of Storage in Power Systems", is dedicated to Western Europe and explores the WG2 District Storage Paper. The workshop will examine Storage and Flexibility as key enablers for the decarbonisation of energy grids with increasing shares of renewable energy sources (RES).
TheWorkshop will focus on two parts, respectively on:
- District Energy Storage Systems (DESS)
DESS are identified as a critical enabling technology for achieving deep decarbonisation, enhancing grid stability, and improving energy resilience at the local level. - Storage and Flexibility in the Energy System
Electrical energy storage is a key technology for power systems with high shares of variable renewable generation, decoupling electricity production from consumption in time and providing operational flexibility.
Who Should Attend?
- The workshop will bring together a wide audience active in the energy sector, including:
- European Commission representatives
- Energy technology and storage providers
- Transmission and distribution system operators (TSOs and DSOs)
- ICT providers and energy utilities
- Research and innovation organisations
- National ministries, regulators, energy agencies, and funding bodies
- The event is particularly aimed at professionals from Spain, Portugal, France, the UK, and Ireland, while also welcoming participants from across Europe.
The event is particularly aimed at professionals from Spain, Portugal, France, the UK, and Ireland, while also welcoming participants from across Europe.
What to Expect
- Participants will have the opportunity to:
- Meet, discuss, and network with peers and stakeholders from across the energy landscape
- Learn about ongoing research and innovation (R&I) projects
- Contribute to identifying R&I gaps, challenges, and priorities, especially in the field of District Storage
Provide insights that will help inform discussions at the European Commission level and contribute to shaping future research agendas and policy frameworks supporting the energy transition