Objective:
To evaluate the benefits of incorporating decentralized batteries (e.g., behind the meter) and active electricity demand management (flexibility) to improve the functioning of the electrical system.

Analyze different scenarios towards 2030, to see how much could be invested, how much could be saved, how many jobs could be created, etc.

Also, make regulatory (laws/regulations) and fiscal proposals that favor this deployment of storage and electrical flexibility.

Promoters and collaborators
Coordinated by the consulting firm Samso, with the participation of the Pontifical University of Comillas, the Polytechnic University of Valencia.

In collaboration with entities from the photovoltaic, energy and battery manufacturing sectors such as UNEF, AEPIBAL, Octopus Energy, Pimec, Ampere Energy, BeePlanet, Circutor, Cegasa, Riello Solartech Spain, sonnen, TABSpain.

Key findings
In an intermediate scenario with approximately 1.4 GW of distributed batteries, the benefits to the system are estimated to be around 1.447 billion euros per year.

It is also estimated that investment in distribution networks of around 375 million euros per year would be avoided.

Tax measures (changes in Personal Income Tax, VAT, Property Tax, Corporate Tax) have been proposed to incentivize the installation of batteries, self-consumption robotics, etc.

Importance and Context:
EBAFLEX emphasizes that the energy transition is not just about generating more renewables, but also about better managing when and how electricity is consumed and how surpluses are stored.
By decentralizing storage (so that everything isn't centralized in large plants), resilience is improved, losses are reduced, and a better response to peak demand is possible.
Furthermore, it points out that without a sound regulatory and fiscal framework, many of these improvements could remain merely theoretical.