Expert Group on peak-shaving products
Scope of the Expert Group
The main focus of the Expert Group will be to advise ACER on how developing peak-shaving products might affect the EU electricity market under normal market conditions. Experts will explore the products’ feasibility, main benefits and potential drawbacks. They will also advise ACER in assessing whether these products can be introduced without disrupting the functioning of electricity markets or redirecting demand response services towards peak-shaving products.
The group will operate from winter to summer 2025, with the possibility of extending throughout the year for further analysis. The work will be conducted through online meetings, with no remuneration for travel or time commitments.
The Expert Group is composed of the following members:
- Hamid Aghaie
- Farhad Billimoria
- Hanae Chauvaud de Rochefort
- Daniel Davi Arderius
- Vigdis Holta
- Paolo Mastropietro
- Ewa Mataczynska
- Morten Pindstrup
- Carlo Schmitt
- Anton Tijdink
- Andreas Tirez
- Sandra Torraz Ortiz
- Philippe Vassilopoulos
What are peak-shaving products?
Peak-shaving products are market-based tools that enable market participants to reduce their electricity consumption during peak demand periods in exchange for compensation.
Under the Electricity Market Design (EMD) Regulation, the Council can declare a regional or EU-wide electricity crisis if wholesale prices become excessively high. In such cases, Member States can direct system operators to use peak-shaving products to reduce power demand, helping to stabilise the grid and lower prices.
ACER is assessing whether these products can be introduced under normal market conditions without disrupting the market.