Intelligent Flexibility Commercialization

FlexibilityTrader is a trading suite that automatically commercializes flexible assets (including EVs) in short-term electricity markets to optimally time charging and discharging. 

The suite generates market and asset signals (order book data, price and generation forecasts) using ML and rule-based models, dynamically selects between markets (TSO, DSO, wholesale), and optimizes bid timing every second — a real-time high-frequency flexibility trading solution. 

The suite is currently connected to EPEX Spot (Day-Ahead/Intraday) and TSO markets for ancillary services (FCR/aFRR/mFRR) in five countries. Intraday trading in Europe is typically possible up to five minutes before delivery; gate closures and high liquidity enable algorithmic strategies. 

The order book lists ongoing buy/sell orders by price and time, reflecting market liquidity. Bids are placed and matched there according to strategy — crucial for execution speed and fill quality. 

Required are market access (e.g., EPEX), suitable metering/control systems, and — for balancing markets — TSO prequalification. FlexibilityTrader transfers market schedules to FlexibilityAggregator for physical fulfillment. 

The trader evaluates multiple markets in real time (spot vs. balancing) and allocates available flexibility to the market with the highest expected contribution margin — considering constraints such as cycles, SoC, and guarantees. 

The trader decides “where and when” to trade; the aggregator implements this physically by disaggregating market schedules to individual assets, dispatching them in real time, and ensuring compliance with grid and OEM limits. 

Electric vehicles (V1G/V2G where supported), BESS, and — via energy management systems — HEMS-connected loads and generation assets. Remote controllability and standardized metering/communication are required. 

Through defined limit and rule frameworks (position, price, SoC limits), probabilistic forecasting, scenario backtesting, and fail-safes — ensuring stable revenues with controlled volatility and full compliance with technical constraints. 

A dashboard provides market and asset KPIs (revenues per path, fill quality, SoC/degradation, availability) as well as audit trails of bid decisions. Exports and APIs integrate reporting into existing systems. 

In markets with suitable spot and balancing market access and compatible market processes. Specific countries and TSO zones depend on the project and are confirmed during onboarding.