Summary
The global energy transition and the high penetration of variable renewables are increasing the need for system flexibility. In this context, active demand (demand response, DR) enables consumers and aggregators to adjust consumption in response to economic and operational signals. This article compares Colombia and the United Kingdom as two contrasting cases: one representing an emerging framework and the other a mature market with recent operational evidence. To move beyond a purely descriptive comparison, we propose a replicable ‘readiness’ assessment framework that evaluates six enabling dimensions: market access, measurement/verification and settlement, aggregator schemes, digital enablement, and incentive design. Drawing on the literature, the analysis identifies that Colombia’s critical gaps are concentrated in measurement and verification standards, settlement rules, regulatory definition of aggregation, and the deployment of digital infrastructure and interoperability.
Read more Read lessFinally, a sequenced and actionable roadmap is presented for Colombia, aimed at scaling DR in a secure and cost-effective manner, preserving market integrity and generating reliable price signals.
Additional informations
| Publication type | Session Materials |
|---|---|
| Reference | C5_12116_2026 |
| Publication year | |
| Publisher | CIGRE |
| Country | Colombia |
| Study committees | |
| File size | 406 KB |
| Price for non member | 30 € |
| Price for member | 30 € |
Authors
GOMEZ Hector - xm; VALLEJO Carlos - NESO
