Renewables, flexibility and innovation: the new business models for manufacturers and industries.

Energy transition policy objectives aim at a strong development of renewable sources, particularly wind and photovoltaics. However, the non-programmable nature of these technologies poses challenges for the stability and security of the electrical grid. To support the development of renewables and ensure a reliable and resilient energy system, it is therefore necessary to integrate flexibility solutions and services capable of balancing production and demand in real time.

The event will be an opportunity to present and discuss the AGICI Renewables Study 2026, which analyzes the role and potential of flexibility in support of RES. In particular, the main technologies and solutions for flexibility will be explored, such as energy storage systems, Demand Response, and digitalization, as key elements for increasingly efficient energy management. Special attention will be devoted to the analysis of the market, with a focus on regulatory evolution, remuneration mechanisms, the players involved, and the barriers and opportunities influencing its growth.

Program

Session coordinator | Agnese Cecchini, Editorial Director, Gruppo Italia Energia

14:00  Participant registration

14:15  Flexibility and new business models: presentation of the AGICI 2026 Study | Marco Carta, CEO, AGICI

14:30  The role of energy storage in the electrical grid of the future | Carlo Giordano, Head of Energy Management, Edison

14:45 Pumped hydro and BESS: winning combinations to enhance RES production

Francesco Buresti, President, ACEA Produzione

• TBD, CVA
• Luca Bragoli, Chief Regulatory & Public Affairs Officer, ERG
• Paolo Mezzera, CEO, IREN Green Generation
• Bernardo Ricci Armani, VP, Statkraft
• Pietro Pacchione, MD, Tages
• Stefano Neri, President, TerniEnergia

15:45 Flexibility and demand response: the role of utilities and industry

• Corrado Bina, CEO, Acinque Innovazione
• Italo Moroni, Executive Director Energy & Utilities, Engineering
• Maurizio Lancerin, Director of Energy Management, Dolomiti Energia
• Ciro Lanzetta, CEO, I-EM
• Fabio Candeloro, CEO, Magis Energia
• Riccardo Barilli, Head of Innovation and CloE EMS, Energy Team

16:35 How to enhance RES through flexibility: the role of policy and regulation

• Carlo Montella, Managing Partner, Green Horse Legal Advisory
• Giacomo Cantarella, President, Assoesco
• Paolo D'Ermo, Head of European Studies and Affairs, Elettricità Futura