The What, Why and How of Energy System Flexibility
Flexibility is no longer a “nice-to-have”. It is the backbone of a decarbonised, electrified and reliable energy system. Learn from the best in this online training with our experts.
What you'll learn
This e-learning explains what flexibility really is, why power systems increasingly depend on it, and how it is activated, valued and regulated in practice.
From storage and demand response to redispatch, balancing and congestion management, the session connects system needs, market design and regulatory choices - giving operators, providers and policymakers a shared framework to make better decisions.
Topics treated in this training
- What is flexibility?
- Why is flexibility becoming critical?
- How flexibility is (or can be) used in the system?
- How are the system needs change and what services are emerging?
- Flexibility providers & business models
Why join this training?
Compare Key Concepts:
Understand flexibility across timeframes, locations and system needs
Build a Strong Foundation:
Develop a shared vocabulary and mental model that works across system operators, market participants and regulators.
Follow the System Logic:
See what triggers the needs for flexibility, understand the actors and incentives involved.
Deepen Your Flexibility Knowledge:
Learn how different assets provide flexibility, what limits them technically and economically, what business case are available and what to expect.
Explore Real-World Cases:
Learn from concrete country examples to understand trade-offs between economic value, system security, decarbonization and cost efficiency.
For whom?
Fundamental level
This training is especially valuable if you are advancing in your energy-sector career and/or in projects related to flexibility and are looking to obtain a solid understanding of a complex flexibility ecosystem in the EU, learn to connect the dots and spot trends in the flexibility domain.
Meet the trainer(s)
Ksenia Tolstrup
Dr. Ksenia Tolstrup is a seasoned expert in the European electricity markets and system services, balancing and congestion management. Throughout her career, she has worked alongside all types of electricity system stakeholders, from system operators and market parties to regulators and ministries. She builds upon over a decade analysis & modelling of EU electricity markets in all timeframes and their regulation. Ksenia is a renowned and published author on EU electricity market coupling, model-based analysis of European electricity balancing markets and business model innovation in the flexibility domain.
Martin Roach
Dr. Martin Roach is a technical expert with extensive experience in analysing energy system integration, energy storage, and flexibility-related topics. He holds a PhD in business economics from KU Leuven. He is valued for his strong analytical, interdisciplinary, and communication skills.
Training materials
Participants will receive the training presentation, supporting media, and a curated list of recommended readings after the session.
Other training options
Upon request, we also offer tailor-made trainings for smaller groups of participants on topics such as
- European Electricity markets with a specific focus on country-specific situations and concrete examples from Germany, Austria, Netherlands, Belgium, the Nordics, etc.
- Regulatory underpinnings of EU electricity markets
The Magnus Energy Academy offers online, on-site and blended training for groups of six or more participants, with tailor-made options available to meet specific training needs. For further alignment and pricing details, please feel free to contact us at academy@magnusenergy.com
The What, Why and How of Energy System Flexibility
Flexibility is no longer a “nice-to-have”. It is the backbone of a decarbonised, electrified and reliable energy system. Learn from the best in this online training with our experts.
What you'll learn
This e-learning explains what flexibility really is, why power systems increasingly depend on it, and how it is activated, valued and regulated in practice.
From storage and demand response to redispatch, balancing and congestion management, the session connects system needs, market design and regulatory choices - giving operators, providers and policymakers a shared framework to make better decisions.
Topics treated in this training
- What is flexibility?
- Why is flexibility becoming critical?
- How flexibility is (or can be) used in the system?
- How are the system needs change and what services are emerging?
- Flexibility providers & business models
Why join this training?
Compare Key Concepts:
Understand flexibility across timeframes, locations and system needs
Build a Strong Foundation:
Develop a shared vocabulary and mental model that works across system operators, market participants and regulators.
Follow the System Logic:
See what triggers the needs for flexibility, understand the actors and incentives involved.
Deepen Your Flexibility Knowledge:
Learn how different assets provide flexibility, what limits them technically and economically, what business case are available and what to expect.
Explore Real-World Cases:
Learn from concrete country examples to understand trade-offs between economic value, system security, decarbonization and cost efficiency.
For whom?
Fundamental level
This training is especially valuable if you are advancing in your energy-sector career and/or in projects related to flexibility and are looking to obtain a solid understanding of a complex flexibility ecosystem in the EU, learn to connect the dots and spot trends in the flexibility domain.
Meet the trainer(s)
Ksenia Tolstrup
Dr. Ksenia Tolstrup is a seasoned expert in the European electricity markets and system services, balancing and congestion management. Throughout her career, she has worked alongside all types of electricity system stakeholders, from system operators and market parties to regulators and ministries. She builds upon over a decade analysis & modelling of EU electricity markets in all timeframes and their regulation. Ksenia is a renowned and published author on EU electricity market coupling, model-based analysis of European electricity balancing markets and business model innovation in the flexibility domain.
Martin Roach
Dr. Martin Roach is a technical expert with extensive experience in analysing energy system integration, energy storage, and flexibility-related topics. He holds a PhD in business economics from KU Leuven. He is valued for his strong analytical, interdisciplinary, and communication skills.
Training materials
Participants will receive the training presentation, supporting media, and a curated list of recommended readings after the session.
Other training options
Upon request, we also offer tailor-made trainings for smaller groups of participants on topics such as
- European Electricity markets with a specific focus on country-specific situations and concrete examples from Germany, Austria, Netherlands, Belgium, the Nordics, etc.
- Regulatory underpinnings of EU electricity markets
The Magnus Energy Academy offers online, on-site and blended training for groups of six or more participants, with tailor-made options available to meet specific training needs. For further alignment and pricing details, please feel free to contact us at academy@magnusenergy.com
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