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Episode Overview 

In this episode, we explore, with our guest Philippe Vassilopoulos from EPEX SPOT, how Europe’s electricity markets - from day-ahead pricing to local flexibility platforms - are reshaping the economics of EV charging. With EPEX SPOT’s perspective on market design and flexibility, we connect these insights to the opportunities emerging for Charge Point Operators (CPOs), especially as VPP participation and on-site battery storage become mainstream. 

 

Topics We Cover 

• How spot and intraday electricity prices are formed 
• Why local flexibility markets are accelerating in Europe and the UK 
• The UK Power Networks project: 250,000+ flexible assets supporting grid congestion management 
• The growing role of EVs, heat pumps, and batteries as flexibility resources 
• What dynamic pricing means for depot charging and CPO profitability 
• How CPOs can respond to volatility with energy-aware load management 
• The link between wholesale markets and emerging VPP models 
• How BESS + EV charging unlock new revenue streams and grid services 

Why This Matters for CPOs & infrastructure owners 

• Wholesale price signals now directly influence charging profitability 
• Flexibility markets are becoming accessible for distributed assets — including EV chargers 
• Local grid constraints are shaping where and how fast CPOs can grow 
• Smart energy management, VPP participation, and co-located storage will define the next wave of competitiveness 
• CPOs can future-proof sites by integrating dynamic load management, BESS, and flexibility-ready infrastructure  

Key Takeaways 

• Electricity markets are not abstract — they shape real operational and financial decisions for CPOs 
• Price-responsive charging and storage will determine future profitability 
• Local flexibility markets offer a major new revenue opportunity 
• CPOs who build “energy-market-ready” infrastructure will outperform those who don’t 

 

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