Webinar series on Energy System Flexibility - “The what and the how?”
Europe’s electricity sector is evolving rapidly, driven by market reform, system integration, flexibility needs and growing security-of-supply concerns.
This free webinar series delivers timely insights into the key developments shaping EU markets for flexibility, combining concise expert explainers with practical perspectives on what they mean for market participants, system operators, regulators and other stakeholders.
Each session connects current developments with real operational, regulatory and commercial implications across topics including electricity markets, flexibility, balancing and resource adequacy.
Please note: if you missed a past session, signing up for the others will ensure you receive the recordings of all sessions once the series is over.
What you'll learn
[Past] 24/09, 13h00-13h45 CEST –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 and should be viewed as an essential part of any business model in the energy system.
In this first webinar of our Flex Webinar series, Ksenia Tolstrup & Martin Roach will paint the bigger picture to connect the dots of what flexibility really is, why power systems increasingly depend on it, and how it is valued and regulated in practice. We'll also dispel some myths & misconceptions along the way.
08/10, 13h00-13h45 CEST - EU Electricity Markets & System Services
Negative prices, duck and canyon curves, Dunkelflaute and Hellbrise all have to do with the need for more flexibility - both in the system and in the markets.
In this second webinar of our Flex Webinar series, Patricia Bhrliková & Ksenia Tolstrup will show its relevance for the wholesale markets & its participants, and they will illustrate how this interaction affects business models & system operation.
22/10, 13h00-13h45 CEST - Balancing markets in the EU
System balancing has always needed flexibility, but that it'll actually be available can no longer be taken for granted. Are balancing needs going to increase or decrease? What does the business case for newcomers in an increasingly integrated balancing market look like? Where is balancing market design going?
Carlos Úbeda & Ksenia Tolstrup will dive into these questions in the third webinar of our Flex Webinar series.
05/11, 13h00-13h45 CEST - Resource Adequacy & Capacity Mechanisms
Capacity mechanisms also rely of multiple flexible resources and the reason is simple; as decarbonization and electrification progress, the answer to the questions of how to ensure security of supply at all times is not trivial. Not only do future systems need firm capacity, they also need highly flexible ones, to address rapid generation swings reliably. What are the right incentives for them to be there and deliver when the system needs them the most?
In this fourth and final part of our Flex Webinar series, Martin Roach and Ksenia Tolstrup will discuss capacity mechanisms from the point of view of flexibility providers and system operators, why they are increasingly rolled out around Europe, what kind of value they can deliver and what the tradeoffs are in an integrated electricity market & the grid.
Why join this webinar series?
Each webinar delivers timely insights into the key developments shaping EU markets for flexibility, combining concise expert explainers with practical perspectives for market participants, system operators, regulators and other stakeholders.
- Prepare for what’s next: stay ahead of regulatory developments and market changes shaping the EU electricity sector.
- Understand the real-world impact: connect market design and regulation with operational and commercial decision-making.
- Cut through complexity: gain concise, practical insight into key electricity market and system topics without unnecessary theory.
- See the bigger picture: understand how flexibility, balancing, adequacy and market integration fit together across Europe.
- Turn developments into action: identify the implications of ongoing reforms for market participants, TSOs, policymakers and investors.
For whom?
Designed for busy energy professionals who want to stay informed without committing to long trainings, this webinar series is ideal for market participants, TSOs, regulators, policymakers and other energy sector stakeholders looking for concise, high-value updates on EU markets for flexibility.
Each webinar delivers a focused overview of a key topic, combining recent market developments, practical context and actionable insights in a compact 45-minute format.
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.
Patricia Brhliková
Patrícia has a deep understanding of European market integration developments, including the legal framework. She has a background in Energy Security and possesses in-depth knowledge of energy IT system development and life cycle.
Carlos Úbeda
Carlos has 7+ years of experience in European electricity markets, with a particular focus on balancing markets, flexibility, and power system operations. He brings strong expertise in balancing market design and analysis, cross-border capacity calculation, and the regulatory and operational drivers shaping European power markets.
Training materials
Each webinar includes a dedicated Q&A segment to encourage direct interaction with the presenters. Participants are invited to raise questions, challenge assumptions and explore practical implications in more depth, ensuring the discussion stays relevant and closely linked to real market practice and decision-making.
After each session, participants will receive the presentation slides and a recording, allowing them to revisit the key insights and easily share the content with colleagues or teams.
Other training options
The Magnus Energy Academy offers on-demand and on-site 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.
Four interactive webinars of 45 minutes each, from 13:00 to 13:45 CEST on 24/09, 08/10, 22/10 and 05/11.
Free
Webinar series on Energy System Flexibility - “The what and the how?”
Four interactive webinars of 45 minutes each, from 13:00 to 13:45 CEST on 24/09, 08/10, 22/10 and 05/11.
Free
Europe’s electricity sector is evolving rapidly, driven by market reform, system integration, flexibility needs and growing security-of-supply concerns.
This free webinar series delivers timely insights into the key developments shaping EU markets for flexibility, combining concise expert explainers with practical perspectives on what they mean for market participants, system operators, regulators and other stakeholders.
Each session connects current developments with real operational, regulatory and commercial implications across topics including electricity markets, flexibility, balancing and resource adequacy.
Please note: if you missed a past session, signing up for the others will ensure you receive the recordings of all sessions once the series is over.
What you'll learn
[Past] 24/09, 13h00-13h45 CEST –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 and should be viewed as an essential part of any business model in the energy system.
In this first webinar of our Flex Webinar series, Ksenia Tolstrup & Martin Roach will paint the bigger picture to connect the dots of what flexibility really is, why power systems increasingly depend on it, and how it is valued and regulated in practice. We'll also dispel some myths & misconceptions along the way.
08/10, 13h00-13h45 CEST - EU Electricity Markets & System Services
Negative prices, duck and canyon curves, Dunkelflaute and Hellbrise all have to do with the need for more flexibility - both in the system and in the markets.
In this second webinar of our Flex Webinar series, Patricia Bhrliková & Ksenia Tolstrup will show its relevance for the wholesale markets & its participants, and they will illustrate how this interaction affects business models & system operation.
22/10, 13h00-13h45 CEST - Balancing markets in the EU
System balancing has always needed flexibility, but that it'll actually be available can no longer be taken for granted. Are balancing needs going to increase or decrease? What does the business case for newcomers in an increasingly integrated balancing market look like? Where is balancing market design going?
Carlos Úbeda & Ksenia Tolstrup will dive into these questions in the third webinar of our Flex Webinar series.
05/11, 13h00-13h45 CEST - Resource Adequacy & Capacity Mechanisms
Capacity mechanisms also rely of multiple flexible resources and the reason is simple; as decarbonization and electrification progress, the answer to the questions of how to ensure security of supply at all times is not trivial. Not only do future systems need firm capacity, they also need highly flexible ones, to address rapid generation swings reliably. What are the right incentives for them to be there and deliver when the system needs them the most?
In this fourth and final part of our Flex Webinar series, Martin Roach and Ksenia Tolstrup will discuss capacity mechanisms from the point of view of flexibility providers and system operators, why they are increasingly rolled out around Europe, what kind of value they can deliver and what the tradeoffs are in an integrated electricity market & the grid.
Why join this webinar series?
Each webinar delivers timely insights into the key developments shaping EU markets for flexibility, combining concise expert explainers with practical perspectives for market participants, system operators, regulators and other stakeholders.
- Prepare for what’s next: stay ahead of regulatory developments and market changes shaping the EU electricity sector.
- Understand the real-world impact: connect market design and regulation with operational and commercial decision-making.
- Cut through complexity: gain concise, practical insight into key electricity market and system topics without unnecessary theory.
- See the bigger picture: understand how flexibility, balancing, adequacy and market integration fit together across Europe.
- Turn developments into action: identify the implications of ongoing reforms for market participants, TSOs, policymakers and investors.
For whom?
Designed for busy energy professionals who want to stay informed without committing to long trainings, this webinar series is ideal for market participants, TSOs, regulators, policymakers and other energy sector stakeholders looking for concise, high-value updates on EU markets for flexibility.
Each webinar delivers a focused overview of a key topic, combining recent market developments, practical context and actionable insights in a compact 45-minute format.
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.
Patricia Brhliková
Patrícia has a deep understanding of European market integration developments, including the legal framework. She has a background in Energy Security and possesses in-depth knowledge of energy IT system development and life cycle.
Carlos Úbeda
Carlos has 7+ years of experience in European electricity markets, with a particular focus on balancing markets, flexibility, and power system operations. He brings strong expertise in balancing market design and analysis, cross-border capacity calculation, and the regulatory and operational drivers shaping European power markets.
Training materials
Each webinar includes a dedicated Q&A segment to encourage direct interaction with the presenters. Participants are invited to raise questions, challenge assumptions and explore practical implications in more depth, ensuring the discussion stays relevant and closely linked to real market practice and decision-making.
After each session, participants will receive the presentation slides and a recording, allowing them to revisit the key insights and easily share the content with colleagues or teams.
Other training options
The Magnus Energy Academy offers on-demand and on-site 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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