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The next phase of the energy transition will be shaped by flexibility.

As renewable generation expands, the value of storage, demand response, grid planning and market design grows. Our latest perspective explores the policy choices that can turn flexibility into a system advantage.

08 Aug 2026•7 min read•Energy Systems
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