The University of Beira Interior welcomes the 8th Annual APEEN Conference on Energy Flexibility for a Just Transition to be held on the 10th and 11th of April 2025. The conference will take place on the Campus of the Faculty of Human and Social Sciences of the University of Beira Interior in the city of Covilhã – Portugal. The conference is organized by the Management and Economics Department, and GAPEER in association with the APEEN.

CONFERENCE OVERVIEW

In the ongoing energy transition, characterized by the electrification of economies and the integration of renewable energy sources – particularly intermittent ones – the concept of energy flexibility has emerged as a cornerstone for achieving a fair and just energy transition. This conference provides a unique platform to explore the dynamics between consumers, producers, market operators, and network agents as they navigate the complexities of accommodating renewable energy sources into the grid and shape the future of energy systems. The conference will consider how to approach consumers’ demand indifference, integrate new technologies, and develop new business models. By focusing on energy flexibility, this conference intends to uncover strategies and policies that enhance the resilience of diversified energy systems while maintaining economic efficiency and promoting a just energy transition that leaves no one behind.

TOPICS OF INTEREST

  • Blockchain and Energy Trading
  • Data privacy and security in Smart Energy Systems
  • Demand Response and Internet of Things
  • Distributed Generation and Storage
  • Electricity Tariffs and Pricing Schemes
  • Energy Derivative markets regulation and prospectives
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Energy Flexibility: Concept and Roles
  • Energy Policy for a Just/Fair Transition
  • Energy Poverty
  • Electricity Markets Regulation
  • Environment and Just Transition
  • Local Renewable Energy Communities
  • Prosumers’ role and behavior
  • Regulation and Environmental Policy
  • Regulatory challenges and opportunities for flexibility promotion
  • Shared Backups and Ancillary Services
  • Smart Metering and Grids
  • Social aspects of energy and environment
  • Sustainable Mobility
  • Virtual Power Plants and Aggregators
  • Wholesaler and Retailer markets regulation and prospectives

KEYNOTES

To be announced

SPECIAL ISSUES

To be announced

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