The BestRES project has analyzed and implemented, under real-life condition, business models for aggregators of decentralized renewable energy systems making possible an active participation of prosumers and consumers in the energy markets.
Thirteen business models have been analyzed and improved during the BestRES project. The analysis focused on technical, market, environmental and social benefits that aggregators bring to power markets and systems. The technical, regulatory, and legal barriers preventing optimal deployment of current business models have also been defined. The business models were tested to define the feasibility for the real-life implementation. Eight of them passed the test and have been implemented under real life conditions with consumers and prosumers from several European Member States.
The recently agreed Clean Energy Package recognizes that aggregators are important enablers for consumers and prosumers in the future. To support this role, the development of a clear legal framework for decentralized market players like consumers and prosumers, both on EU and national level, is crucial.
