The pattern “aggregating energy and flexibility” defines the process of centrally coordinating and bundling energy services (generation, flexibility, demand) to a larger pool that then can be managed and valorised more effectively due to its scale. The aggregated supply and/or demand is then used on a community level. Further, the aggregated energy/flexibility/demand can be used for local or external value creation.

Implementation reference

• Pool renewable energy generation and flexibility for better energy economy (Tiko, Prosume, Equigy)
• Aggregate flexibility for prosumer benefit (Smart Otaniemi, Equigy)
• Aggregating demand (FlecoPower)
• Aggregate and manage multiple energy assets (Schneider electric, Siemens)

Research reference

• Kubli & Canzi (2021):  Business dynamics of a flexibility aggregator

This pattern belongs to the core area: Key Functions