Matchmaking Event – Presenting the Slovenian ESINERGY Policy Brief

MATCHMAKING EVENT

Presentation of the Slovenian Policy Brief to Energy Agencies

On 17 February 2026, within the framework of the ESINERGY project, we organised a MATCHMAKING EVENT where the Policy Brief was presented to Slovenian energy agencies and other key stakeholders in the fields of energy, sustainable mobility, and grid management.

The event was dedicated to an expert discussion on systemic solutions for reducing peak loads in the electricity distribution network and increasing the energy self-sufficiency of active consumers (prosumers). The presented document is based on the results of the Slovenian pilot project, demonstrating that integrated and smart management of existing renewable energy sources can deliver measurable technical, economic, and environmental benefits.

Key highlights of the Policy Brief

The Slovenian ESINERGY pilot project demonstrated that integrating a solar power plant, battery storage, smart charging of electric vehicles, and digital energy management enables more efficient energy use: it reduces peak loads by 30.7%, increases self-consumption of solar energy by 20–40%, provides 7,339 kWh of annual self-sufficiency, lowers energy costs by up to 25%, and reduces CO₂ emissions by up to 30%.

The pilot confirms that electric vehicles, when smartly managed, are not merely energy consumers but can actively support grid stability. With the accelerating electrification of transport, industry, and heating, and the rapid deployment of solar installations, flexibility development becomes a strategic instrument for relieving grid congestion, increasing renewable energy integration, and strengthening the energy security of local communities.

The Policy Brief calls for a systemic approach based on integrated solutions, clear regulatory frameworks, adaptation of support schemes, and early cooperation with distribution system operators. The analysis indicates that if just 10% of solar power plant owners implemented such solutions, they could provide more than 50 MW of peak-time support to the grid.

During the event, representatives of energy agencies expressed strong interest in replicating the presented model in other regions. They emphasised that successful scaling requires clear regulatory frameworks, greater standardisation and system interoperability, stable financial mechanisms to support integrated solutions, and stronger coordination across local, national, and European levels. The discussion confirmed broad expert consensus that flexibility development is a necessary and strategic component of the future energy system.

ESINERGY: More Than Technology – A Vision for a Sustainable Future

The project highlights the importance of cross-border cooperation, knowledge exchange, and policy development that pave the way toward smarter and more resilient energy systems. ESINERGY demonstrates that innovation, local resources, and effective governance can significantly contribute to decarbonisation and enhanced energy security.

Follow the progress of the ESINERGY project and learn more about its innovative solutions.