Demand Side Response

Transforming energy from a cost to an opportunity.

What is it?

Demand Side Response (DSR) is the temporary reduction of electricity demand by energy users to support the electricity system. DSR programs offer remuneration to companies that reduce their power consumption from the grid at the request of the system operator during critical power supply shortages. Such calls are very rare and have practically no impact on the core business of companies. Companies, which will choose co-operation with Enel X, can guarantee themselves stable, long-term revenues up to 2026.

Access energy markets to generate new forms of revenue.; attractive remuneration

No upfront payments, no penalties and minimal operational impact to participate in our DSR programs

Access to more flexibility programs than any other provider; our experience enables us to maximize the earnings and benefits to you

Support the energy transition by providing the electricity grid stability needed to facilitate more renewable energy

How does it work?

The program is open to all enterprises with at least several hundred kW of connected power and which can, for a short time:

Shift the power consumption to other hours
Temporary reduce power consumption
Switch to a back-up generation source or energy storage

There are many ways to reduce / shift the power consumption and we present only examples below:

Switch off some appliances or lighting
Adaptation of production processes to periods of demand for power reduction
Changing the set points and operation schedules of HVAC installations, pumps, industrial freezers and compressors
Starting reserve aggregates or changing the cogeneration work schedule

Customers operating in almost every industry can benefit from participation in the DSR program if they can temporarily reduce power consumption. The programs are intended for both large and medium-sized recipients, including:

cement plants
steel mills
chemical plants
food processing plants - food processing
cold stores
water and sewage companies
recycling companies
packaging producers
hospitals

...and many others.

There are many benefits to participating in a DSR program:

Remuneration for readiness to reduce energy demand
Reduction in electricity costs due to planned energy purchases and consumption
Advanced notification of energy supply threats allowing time to protect company processes and equipment
Contribute to the security of the country’s power grid. Program participants are authorised to use the ‘I Support Poland's Energy Security’ logo established by PSE
Earn additional points towards multi-criteria LEED and BREEAM building certifications

The amount of remuneration depends on your company's power reduction potential and the DSR program you choose. For the readiness to reduce some of the power consumption, a company can earn up to PLN 200,000 per year for 1 MW of power.

Program participation is limited and must comply with regulatory deadlines. Please contact us as soon as possible to receive a recommendation for the optimal strategy for your business.

Why choose Enel X?

Minimize your risk

Power grid operators cannot be so flexible about the recipients' capabilities and therefore, as a rule, recipients participate in DSR programs through aggregators like Enel X. We help companies throughout the entire process, assuming a large part of the risk associated with participation, including protection against fines for failing to participate in energy reduction when needed. Enel X provides some flexibility for companies to change the level of liabilities to given calendar periods or all

Energy expertise

Enel X is an expert in the field of energy use, with energy consumption data for over 86,000 companies in 96 industries. Based on historical data, Enel X will prepare a detailed analysis of your electricity consumption to estimate your reduction potential taking into account 1. Scope of power demand 2. Orderly demand profile 3. Typical daily load profile Our experience ensures correct estimation of a customer's reduction potential.

DSR leaders

Enel X are the world leader in DSR services, operating in Poland and abroad for many years and have acquired 58% of contracts for the years 2021-2026. With this level of insight, Enel X can tailor programs to diverse groups of customers. With access to Enel X’s global know-how in DSR services and the support of our experts in energy consulting you can be fully confident in your energy strategy.

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No cost, no risk

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