Demand response

Strong winds across the Scandinavian peninsula will make electricity essentially free for some consumers for a short period this weekend.

The large penetration of renewable energy sources and the changes it has brought to Greece's electricity system are bringing structural shifts in the relationship between consumers and electricity.

Aluminium of Greece has become the first industry to utilize the demand response service in the balancing market, in which electricity is bought and sold in real time to ensure the stability of the electricity system.