Industrial energy consumers have a key role to play in building a more resilient and efficient energy system. By adjusting their electricity usage in response to grid conditions and market signals, they can help stabilize the power system – and reduce their own energy costs at the same time.

Today, many industrial processes already have the technical potential to shift or reduce loads over several hours. This kind of flexibility offers real value, especially as the energy system becomes more reliant on variable renewable sources. Yet in practice, outdated market structures and regulatory barriers still limit its full use.

What’s needed is a shift in mindset and policy: from rewarding constant consumption to recognizing the value of adaptability. At the same time, digital tools and smart optimization models are making it easier for companies to integrate flexibility into their operations and participate in energy markets more actively.

Innovative initiatives across industry and research are showing how flexibility can be scaled – not just as a cost factor, but as a strategic asset that supports both sustainability goals and business resilience.

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