Article 19e 2.

evaluate the different types of flexibility needs, at least on a seasonal, daily and hourly basis, to integrate electricity generated from renewable sources in the electricity system, inter alia, different assumptions in respect to electricity market prices, generation and demand;

consider the potential of non-fossil flexibility resources such as demand response and energy storage, including aggregation and interconnection, to fulfil the flexibility needs, both at transmission and distribution levels;

evaluate the barriers for flexibility in the market and propose relevant mitigation measures and incentives, including the removal of regulatory barriers and possible improvements to markets and system operation services or products;

evaluate the contribution of digitalisation of electricity transmission and distribution networks; and

take into account sources of flexibility that are expected to be available in other Member States.