I think that the solution here is the regulation, because if there are no rules that deal with these issues, most probably we’ll indeed be suffering the effects of fast obsolescence. In Spain, for example, most of the homes are connected to a smart meter. As we wanted to deploy ebalance-plus solutions, we realised that it was not possible to use the full potential of the flexibility mechanisms connecting to these meters. So, it’s important that devices can be upgraded, in order to implement new solutions in the future. For this reason, there are several initiatives from the European Commission to support the legacy of the equipment.
But if we talk about ebalance-plus solutions, our platform is agnostic, scalable and totally replicable because it is following the structure of the electricity grid and therefore is extremely adaptive. The same balance strategy can be extended from higher level to lower level. So, we can replace different units, the database that we use can be extended and the concept indeed can be adapted for future technology. I cannot assure that our devices will be there in 10 years because systems are evolving month by month, but the concept will still be valid. And in this sense, we do offer a framework that will not become obsolete, at least not that fast.