News & Press

Here you will find all the latest news at a glance – From press releases and expert interviews to our publications, podcasts and webinars.

Press Releases
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Bidirectional Charging Saves Billions

January 15, 2025

Electric cars are capable of much more than “simply” being quiet and emissions-free. Equipped with bidirectional charging technology, they can store electricity and feed it back into the grid later.

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Fresh Ideas for Big Goals: Start-ups Setting New Trends at The smarter E Europe 2025

November 21, 2024

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Fresh Ideas for Big Goals: Start-ups Setting New Trends at The smarter E Europe 2025

The energy world of tomorrow is being built today – and it will be more sustainable, more intelligent and more integrated than ever before.

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The smarter E AWARD 2025: Applications Are Now Open

November 4, 2024

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The smarter E AWARD 2025: Applications Are Now Open

One award, five categories, 15 winners and an abundance of innovative and intelligent ideas, products, services and projects:

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More than 90 percent of exhibition space already booked

October 31, 2024

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More than 90 percent of exhibition space already booked

The worldwide boom in renewable energy continues unabated and is gaining momentum.

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Innovative Networked Solutions and New Market Opportunities Inspire Exhibitors and Visitors Alike

June 21, 2024

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Innovative Networked Solutions and New Market Opportunities Inspire Exhibitors and Visitors Alike

After three packed exhibition days featuring inspiring conferences and forums, Europe’s largest platform for the energy industry has once again broken various records

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The smarter E Europe 2024 Opens Its Doors: 3,048 Registered Exhibitors Present Their Solutions for a Renewable 24/7 Energy Supply

June 19, 2024

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The smarter E Europe 2024 Opens Its Doors: 3,048 Registered Exhibitors Present Their Solutions for a Renewable 24/7 Energy Supply

The worldwide boom in renewable energy continues unabated. According to REN21's latest Global Status Report 2024, last year alone, 536 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity was installed worldwide.

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The smarter E AWARD 2024: Winners Pave the Way for Renewable 24/7 Energy Supply with Innovative Solutions

June 18, 2024

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The smarter E AWARD 2024: Winners Pave the Way for Renewable 24/7 Energy Supply with Innovative Solutions

1 award, 5 categories, 15 winners: Just before the start of The smarter E Europe, the continent’s largest alliance of exhibitions for the energy industry, the winners of this year’s The smarter E AWARD were honored at an official ceremony this evening.

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EM-Power Europe 2024: Accompanying Program Focusses On Integrated Solutions

June 13, 2024

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EM-Power Europe 2024: Accompanying Program Focusses On Integrated Solutions

The energy system is experiencing rapid and sweeping changes. The energy transition towards a renewable 24/7 energy supply is happening in the power grids.

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EM-Power Europe 2024: Start-Ups Are Digitalizing the Energy World

June 06, 2024

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EM-Power Europe 2024: Start-Ups Are Digitalizing the Energy World

As the deployment of volatile renewable energy sources continues, making electricity consumption more flexible is central to the energy transition.

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EM-Power Europe: Spotlight on Energy Sharing

May 22, 2024

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EM-Power Europe: Spotlight on Energy Sharing

From single-family homes and multi-family dwellings to companies and districts – prosuming is a guiding principle for everyone in the energy transition.

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EM-Power Europe: Flexible Consumers Take the Burden Off the Grid

May 15, 2024

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EM-Power Europe: Flexible Consumers Take the Burden Off the Grid

Renewable power generation is driving the energy transition fast, but the sun and the wind cannot be switched on or off in response to demand.

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The smarter E AWARD 2024: Finalists Present Pioneering Solutions for a Renewable 24/7 Energy Supply

May 8, 2024

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The smarter E AWARD 2024: Finalists Present Pioneering Solutions for a Renewable 24/7 Energy Supply

The energy industry is undergoing a radical transformation. Renewable sources of energy have become increasingly profitable in recent years and are now the most economically viable solution for generating electricity

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Offsetting High Electricity Costs With Energy Efficiency – Energy Suppliers Support Households

February 28, 2024

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Offsetting High Electricity Costs With Energy Efficiency – Energy Suppliers Support Households

Energy suppliers with a comprehensive range of energy efficiency measures will be awarded in the energy efficiency category at the Energiewende Award ceremony.

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Rising Heat Pump Sales – Potential for Energy Suppliers to Contribute to the Heat Transition

December 20, 2023

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Rising Heat Pump Sales – Potential for Energy Suppliers to Contribute to the Heat Transition

The sales of heat pumps are steadily increasing. By the end of the third quarter of 2023, heat pump sales in Germany have already surpassed the total sales of the previous year. Energy providers can also contribute to the heat transition.

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Call for Innovations in Energy and Mobility: Application Period for The smarter E AWARD Starts Now

November 30, 2023

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Call for Innovations in Energy and Mobility: Application Period for The smarter E AWARD Starts Now

The smarter E AWARD moves into the next round and has been completely revamped. From December 1, 2023, companies will have the chance to submit their innovations or projects and compete for The smarter E AWARD – for the first time in five categories.

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EM-Power Europe 2023 Showcased Innovative Solutions for the Energy System of the Future

June 26, 2023

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EM-Power Europe 2023 Showcased Innovative Solutions for the Energy System of the Future

The international exhibition for energy management and integrated energy solutions concluded on June 16. EM-Power Europe 2023 declared a success...

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Integrated Exhibition Concept Catches on: The smarter E Europe was Bigger and More International than Ever

June 16, 2023

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Integrated Exhibition Concept Catches on: The smarter E Europe was Bigger and More International than Ever

After three exhibition days and inspiring conferences and forums, Europe’s largest platform for the energy industry publishes a record success...

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The Gates Have Opened: The smarter E Europe 2023 is all About 24/7 Renewable Energy Supply

June 14, 2023

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The Gates Have Opened: The smarter E Europe 2023 is all About 24/7 Renewable Energy Supply

The potential of renewable energies is vast. However, only a fraction of this potential is being used, and almost 80 percent of the energy required worldwide is still being generated from fossil fuels.

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EM-Power AWARD 2023: Winners and Their Outstanding Innovations Took Center Stage

June 13, 2023

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EM-Power AWARD 2023: Winners and Their Outstanding Innovations Took Center Stage

Debut at the International Congress Center München (ICM): This evening, the EM-Power AWARD was presented for the first time – in front of a large audience.

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The Smarter E Europe Sticks to Munich as an Exhibition Location

June 12, 2023

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The Smarter E Europe Sticks to Munich as an Exhibition Location

Europe`s largest platform for the energy industry remains loyal to Munich as a exhibition location.

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EM-Power Europe: Start-ups are Driving our Future Energy System

June 07, 2023

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EM-Power Europe: Start-ups are Driving our Future Energy System

The energy supply of the future is safe, climate-friendly and based on the efficient use of renewable energy

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The Power Grid of the Future: EM-Power Europe 2023 Lines Up Extensive Accompanying Program Focusing on Smart Grids and Prosumers

May 23, 2023

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The Power Grid of the Future: EM-Power Europe 2023 Lines Up Extensive Accompanying Program Focusing on Smart Grids and Prosumers

Renewable sources of energy are gradually replacing nuclear and coal-fired power plants. Consumers are increasingly becoming prosumers. And e-mobility is still on the rise.

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EM-Power Europe: Forecasting, Monitoring and AI – Swarm Intelligence for the Energy Transition

April 20, 2023

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EM-Power Europe: Forecasting, Monitoring and AI – Swarm Intelligence for the Energy Transition

The energy transition does not just change the energy generation technologies we use...

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Solutions for Modernizing and Digitalizing Power Grids Presented by EM-Power Europe

March 2, 2023

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Solutions for Modernizing and Digitalizing Power Grids Presented by EM-Power Europe

More and more charging stations and heat pumps require electrical power.

The smarter E Podcast
Martin Vogt and Dr. Julian Hochscherf
Back to the Future: Why the Past Wasn’t Really Better

The smarter E Podcast Episode 202 | Language: English

December 12, 2024

We speak with Martin Vogt and Dr. Julian Hochscherf about the progress in the electricity market

Bernhard Strohmayer, Head of Renewable Energies from bne
The traffic light is off: New rules for smart meters and prosumer systems

The smarter E Podcast Episode 201 | Language: German

December 5, 2024

We speak with Bernd Strohmayer about smart meters and direct marketing

Bernhard Strohmayer, Head of Renewable Energies from bne
The traffic light is off: New rules for smart meters and prosumer systems

We speak with Bernd Strohmayer about smart meters and direct marketing

Johannes Buberger, Research Associate at the University of the Federal Armed Forces in Munich.
The Future of Energy Integration: Bidirectional Charging and Multi-Level Batteries

The smarter E Podcast Episode 199 | Language: German

November 21, 2024

We speak with Johannes Buberger about bidirectional charging and multi-level batteries

Johannes Buberger, Research Associate at the University of the Federal Armed Forces in Munich.
The Future of Energy Integration: Bidirectional Charging and Multi-Level Batteries

We speak with Johannes Buberger about bidirectional charging and multi-level batteries

Dirk Kaisers, Segment Leader Distributed Energy Management EMEA from EATON
“Think Holistically - Successful transformation of the electricity grid”

The smarter E Podcast Episode 197 | Language: English

November 7, 2024

We speak with Dirk Kaisers about the successful transformation of the electricity grid.

Dirk Kaisers, Segment Leader Distributed Energy Management EMEA from EATON
“Think Holistically - Successful transformation of the electricity grid”

We speak with Dirk Kaisers about the successful transformation of the electricity grid.

Jochen Schwill, Founder from SpotmyEnergy
Another Start-up, Please! How Next Kraftwerke Founder Jochen Schwill Is Making a New Start in the Smart Meter Market

The smarter E Podcast Episode 196 | Language: German

Oktober 24, 2024

We speak with Jochen Schwill about his new start-up SpotmyEnergy and the future of smart metering.

Jochen Schwill, Founder from SpotmyEnergy
Another Start-up, Please! How Next Kraftwerke Founder Jochen Schwill Is Making a New Start in the Smart Meter Market

We speak with Jochen Schwill about his new start-up SpotmyEnergy and the future of smart metering.

Katharina Eickelberg, Senior Vice President Global Communication & Sustainability from SMA Solar Technology AG
Renewable Growth vs. Sustainability: Can We Balance the Footprint?

The smarter E Podcast Episode 190 | Language: English

September 12, 2024

We speak with Katharina Eickelberg about sustainability in the field of renewable energies

Katharina Eickelberg, Senior Vice President Global Communication & Sustainability from SMA Solar Technology AG
Renewable Growth vs. Sustainability: Can We Balance the Footprint?

We speak with Katharina Eickelberg about sustainability in the field of renewable energies

Dennis Schulmeyer, CEO from LADE GmbH
AI-Based Energy Management: The Future Is Now

The smarter E Podcast Episode 189 | Language: German

September 5, 2024

We speak with Dennis Schulmeyer about ai-based energy management

Dennis Schulmeyer, CEO from LADE GmbH
AI-Based Energy Management: The Future Is Now

We speak with Dennis Schulmeyer about ai-based energy management

Dr. Stefan Reber and Dr. Johannes Eisenlohr at focusEnergie
Opportunities and Challenges in Sector Coupling For Commercial and Industrial PV Installations

The smarter E Podcast Episode 185 | Language: German

August 8, 2024

We speak with Dr. Stefan Reber and Dr. Johannes Eisenlohr about PV commercial and industrial installations

Dr. Stefan Reber and Dr. Johannes Eisenlohr at focusEnergie
Opportunities and Challenges in Sector Coupling For Commercial and Industrial PV Installations

We speak with Dr. Stefan Reber and Dr. Johannes Eisenlohr about PV commercial and industrial installations

Julian Schulz, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Metergrid
Tenant Electricity: Opportunities and Hurdles of Community Building Supply

The smarter E Podcast Episode 183 | Language: German

July 18, 2024

We speak with Julian Schulz about tenant electricity

Julian Schulz, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Metergrid
Tenant Electricity: Opportunities and Hurdles of Community Building Supply

We speak with Julian Schulz about tenant electricity

Felipe Narbona, Team Leader at ABO Energy
Hybrid Power Plants: Unlocking the Future of Renewable Energy

The smarter E Podcast Episode 182 | Language: English

July 11, 2024

We speak with Felipe Narbona about hybrid power plants

Felipe Narbona, Team Leader at ABO Energy
Hybrid Power Plants: Unlocking the Future of Renewable Energy

We speak with Felipe Narbona about hybrid power plants

Rana Adib, Executive Director of REN21
The Energy Transition is More Than Electricity

The smarter E Podcast Episode 180 | Language: Englisch

June 27, 2024

We speak with Rana Adib about the latest trends in energy supply

Rana Adib, Executive Director of REN21
The Energy Transition is More Than Electricity

We speak with Rana Adib about the latest trends in energy supply

Kieron Stopforth, Senior Manager at Octopus Energy Group
Free Energy? How Renewables and Intelligent Energy Management Can Make This Dream Come True

The smarter E Podcast Episode 177 | Language: English

May 30, 2024

We speak with Kieron Stopforth about demand-side flexibility

Kieron Stopforth, Senior Manager at Octopus Energy Group
Free Energy? How Renewables and Intelligent Energy Management Can Make This Dream Come True

We speak with Kieron Stopforth about demand-side flexibility

Alexander Neuhäuser, Managing Director of the German Electrical and Information Technology Trades Association (ZVEH)
Smart combined – Future Technologies in the E-Craft Sector

The smarter E Podcast Episode 176 | Language: German

May 23, 2024

We speak with Alexander Neuhäuser about future technologies in the e-craft sector

Alexander Neuhäuser, Managing Director of the German Electrical and Information Technology Trades Association (ZVEH)
Smart combined – Future Technologies in the E-Craft Sector

We speak with Alexander Neuhäuser about future technologies in the e-craft sector

Dr. Korbinian Kramer, Coordinator for Solar Thermal Energy, Fraunhofer ISE
Shadowy Existence - How Solar Thermal Energy Is Helping to Shape the Energy Transition

The smarter E Podcast Episode 171 | Language: German

April 4, 2024

We talk about this with the symposium's technical director, Dr. Korbinian Kramer from Fraunhofer ISE in Freiburg.

Dr. Korbinian Kramer, Coordinator for Solar Thermal Energy, Fraunhofer ISE
Shadowy Existence - How Solar Thermal Energy Is Helping to Shape the Energy Transition

We talk about this with the symposium's technical director, Dr. Korbinian Kramer from Fraunhofer ISE in Freiburg.

Silke Frank, Vice President of the German Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (DWV).
Hydrogen: The Saviour of a Sustainable Energy Economy?

The smarter E Podcast Episode 168 | Language: German

March 7, 2024

We talk to Silke Frank, Vice President of the German Hydrogen Association (DWV) e.V., about green hydrogen and the strategies and barriers to implementation.

Silke Frank, Vice President of the German Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (DWV).
Hydrogen: The Saviour of a Sustainable Energy Economy?

We talk to Silke Frank, Vice President of the German Hydrogen Association (DWV) e.V., about green hydrogen and the strategies and barriers to implementation.

Antonella Battaglini, CEO, Renewables Grid Initiative
But not on my Doorstep, Please! – The Energy Transition and its Social Acceptance

The smarter E Podcast Episode 167 | Language: English

February 22, 2024

We talk about the Energy Transition and its Social Acceptance in the latest episode with Antonella Battaglini, the CEO of the Renewables Grid Initiative-RGI.

Antonella Battaglini, CEO, Renewables Grid Initiative
But not on my Doorstep, Please! – The Energy Transition and its Social Acceptance

We talk about the Energy Transition and its Social Acceptance in the latest episode with Antonella Battaglini, the CEO of the Renewables Grid Initiative-RGI.

Christoph Strasser, CEO of MaxSolar
Solarpark Bundorf: Sector Coupling at Its Best

The smarter E Podcast Episode 164 | Language: English

February 1, 2024

We spoke to Christoph Strasser, CEO of MaxSolar GmbH, the company behind the project, to find out how sector coupling works.

Christoph Strasser, CEO of MaxSolar
Solarpark Bundorf: Sector Coupling at Its Best

We spoke to Christoph Strasser, CEO of MaxSolar GmbH, the company behind the project, to find out how sector coupling works.

Rolf Disch, solar architect, realized in 1994 the world's first plus-energy house
Plus-Energy House – A House That Generates More Energy Than It Consumes

The smarter E Podcast Episde 163 | Language: German

January 25, 2024

We speak with Rolf Disch about plus-energy-houses and how they can contribute to climate protection and avoiding housing shortage and energy price crisis.

Rolf Disch, solar architect, realized in 1994 the world's first plus-energy house
Plus-Energy House – A House That Generates More Energy Than It Consumes

We speak with Rolf Disch about plus-energy-houses and how they can contribute to climate protection and avoiding housing shortage and energy price crisis.

Jan Lozek, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Future Energy Ventures
Startup Deep Dive: How They Can Be a Driver of the Energy Transition

The smarter E Podcast Episode 162 | Language: English

January 18, 2024

We speak with Jan Lozek about the role of start-ups for a decentralised energy supply with renewable energies.

Jan Lozek, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Future Energy Ventures
Startup Deep Dive: How They Can Be a Driver of the Energy Transition

We speak with Jan Lozek about the role of start-ups for a decentralised energy supply with renewable energies.

Prof. Dr. Jochen Kreusel, Dr. Philipp Strauß
How Do We Design the Electricity Grids of the Future? Challenges and Solutions

The smarter E Podcast Episode 158 | Language: German

November 30, 2023

We speak with Prof. Dr. Jochen Kreusel and Dr. Philipp Strauß about the challenges and solutions for the electricity grid through renewable energies.

Prof. Dr. Jochen Kreusel, Dr. Philipp Strauß
How Do We Design the Electricity Grids of the Future? Challenges and Solutions

We speak with Prof. Dr. Jochen Kreusel and Dr. Philipp Strauß about the challenges and solutions for the electricity grid through renewable energies.

Ivan-Asen Ivanov, Energy & Climate Policy Officer at Eurelectric
Smart Buildings: The Future of Energy Efficiency & Climate Action

The smarter E Podcast Episode 156 | Language: English

November 9, 2023

We talk with Ivan-Asen Ivanov about how buildings can contribute to a successful energy transition.

Ivan-Asen Ivanov, Energy & Climate Policy Officer at Eurelectric
Smart Buildings: The Future of Energy Efficiency & Climate Action

We talk with Ivan-Asen Ivanov about how buildings can contribute to a successful energy transition.

Bruce Douglas, CEO of the Global Renewables Alliance
Double Down, Triple Up – The World Needs 3xRenewables

The smarter E Podcast Episode 154 | Language: English

October 19, 2023

We speak with Bruce Douglas about global companies calling for the goal of tripling renewable energy capacity

Bruce Douglas, CEO of the Global Renewables Alliance
Double Down, Triple Up – The World Needs 3xRenewables

We speak with Bruce Douglas about global companies calling for the goal of tripling renewable energy capacity

Rober Busch, Managing Director of the German Renewable Energy Federation (bne)
Ghost Electricity - What Can Be Done?

The smarter E Podcast Episode153 | Language: German

October 12, 2023

Robert Busch explains what can be done to make "ghost electricity" usable

Rober Busch, Managing Director of the German Renewable Energy Federation (bne)
Ghost Electricity - What Can Be Done?

Robert Busch explains what can be done to make "ghost electricity" usable

Amélie Wippern is group manager for photovoltaics and electric mobility at Stadtwerke Energie GmbH
How Municipal Utilities Are Driving the Mobility Revolution

The smarter E Podcast Episode 152 | Language: German

October 5, 2023

How can utilities influence large-scale deployment of e-mobility? And what does a municipal approach to electric mobility look like?

Amélie Wippern is group manager for photovoltaics and electric mobility at Stadtwerke Energie GmbH
How Municipal Utilities Are Driving the Mobility Revolution

How can utilities influence large-scale deployment of e-mobility? And what does a municipal approach to electric mobility look like?

Wes Stein, Chief Research Scientist for Solar Technologies at CSIRO
CSP – How Concentrated Solar Power Works

The smarter E Podcast Episode 150 | Language: English

September 14, 2023

With CSP we can achieve high temperatures of 150 - 1500 Celsius to drive power cycles or industrial processes such as cement production or green hydrogen. But how far along is CSP technology? Wes Stein will give us the answer to this and other questions.

Wes Stein, Chief Research Scientist for Solar Technologies at CSIRO
CSP – How Concentrated Solar Power Works

With CSP we can achieve high temperatures of 150 - 1500 Celsius to drive power cycles or industrial processes such as cement production or green hydrogen. But how far along is CSP technology? Wes Stein will give us the answer to this and other questions.

Marco Osterlein, Business Development Executive, adesso
No Energy Transition without the Cloud

The smarter E Podcast Episode 148 | Language: German

August 31, 2023

Marco Oesterlein, IoT expert and business developer, explains, why there can be no energy transition without the cloud.

Marco Osterlein, Business Development Executive, adesso
No Energy Transition without the Cloud

Marco Oesterlein, IoT expert and business developer, explains, why there can be no energy transition without the cloud.

Seb Henbest
State of the Energy Transition

The smarter E Podcast Episode 141 | Language: English

July 13, 2023

Where are we in the energy transition? We talk about this with Seb Henbest, Group Head of Climate Transition at HSBC.

Seb Henbest
State of the Energy Transition

Where are we in the energy transition? We talk about this with Seb Henbest, Group Head of Climate Transition at HSBC.

George Hilton and Pierre-Jean Alet
Innovations, Trends & More – How Energy Storage and Smart Grids Are Revolutionizing the Energy Transition

The smarter E Podcast Episode 139 | Language: English

June 29, 2023

George Hilton and Pierre-Jean Alet

George Hilton and Pierre-Jean Alet
Innovations, Trends & More – How Energy Storage and Smart Grids Are Revolutionizing the Energy Transition

George Hilton and Pierre-Jean Alet

Dr. Stefan Perras, Thomas Gereke
How Close Are We to V2G Becoming a Daily Reality?

The smarter E Podcast Episode 134 | Language: English

May 18, 2023

Dr. Stefan Perras & Thomas Gereke of Siemens.

Dr. Stefan Perras, Thomas Gereke
How Close Are We to V2G Becoming a Daily Reality?

Dr. Stefan Perras & Thomas Gereke of Siemens.

Peter Vermaat
Digitizing the Energy System with Digital Twins and Smart Grid Indicators

The smarter E Podcast Episode 133 | Language: English

May 11, 2023

Peter Vermaat, Secretary General EU DSO Entity

Peter Vermaat
Digitizing the Energy System with Digital Twins and Smart Grid Indicators

Peter Vermaat, Secretary General EU DSO Entity

Expert Interviews
Expert Interview
Every First Step is Worth an AWARD

January 7, 2025

Interview with Christian Reetz of Mondas GmbH about their IOT data platform and The smarter E AWARD

Expert Interview
Electrification of vehicle fleets: efficiency meets sustainability

December 4, 2024

The electrification of vehicle fleets is a key step towards the energy transition. GP Joule shows how companies can benefit economically.

Expert Interview
Electrification of vehicle fleets: efficiency meets sustainability

The electrification of vehicle fleets is a key step towards the energy transition. GP Joule shows how companies can benefit economically.

Expert Interview
Like Google Maps for Project Developers: Finding Better Locations for Energy Projects

November 19, 2024

The web-based GIS dvlp.energy can be used to access data on grid infrastructure and utilization

Expert Interview
Like Google Maps for Project Developers: Finding Better Locations for Energy Projects

The web-based GIS dvlp.energy can be used to access data on grid infrastructure and utilization

Experte Interview
“Just One Piece of the Puzzle Left to Solve”

October 15, 2024

Interview with Aurore Lantrain from EPEX SPOT about local flexibility as a key solution to grid congestion

Experte Interview
“Just One Piece of the Puzzle Left to Solve”

Interview with Aurore Lantrain from EPEX SPOT about local flexibility as a key solution to grid congestion

Expert Interviw
“The charging infrastructure needs to be expanded even more”

June 17, 2024

Fast charging stations powered by direct current are required throughout Europe if we are to ensure that e-mobility not only appeals to commuters and regional transportation providers, but also to travelers and vacationers.

Expert Interviw
“The charging infrastructure needs to be expanded even more”

Fast charging stations powered by direct current are required throughout Europe if we are to ensure that e-mobility not only appeals to commuters and regional transportation providers, but also to travelers and vacationers.

Expert Interview
Energy Transition Award: Utilities Are Honored for Sustainable Energy Concepts

June 3, 2024

The 8th Energy Transition Award for utilities will be presented at The smarter E Europe on June 20, 2024

Expert Interview
Energy Transition Award: Utilities Are Honored for Sustainable Energy Concepts

The 8th Energy Transition Award for utilities will be presented at The smarter E Europe on June 20, 2024

Expert Interview
“Grid-forming technology is an important part of the energy transition”

May 28, 2024

Grid-forming inverters and BESS enable grid stability. Interview with Daniel Duckwitz and Hariram Prabhakaran from SMA Solar Technology

Expert Interview
“Grid-forming technology is an important part of the energy transition”

Grid-forming inverters and BESS enable grid stability. Interview with Daniel Duckwitz and Hariram Prabhakaran from SMA Solar Technology

Expert Interview
"Power electronics is the key technology that connects everything."

April 26, 2024

Interview with Dr. Sönke Rogalla, Fraunhofer ISE, about the exciting trends in the area of power converters.

Expert Interview
"Power electronics is the key technology that connects everything."

Interview with Dr. Sönke Rogalla, Fraunhofer ISE, about the exciting trends in the area of power converters.

Expert Interview
“We are driving sector coupling in buildings”

April 25, 2024

Interview with KNX Association CEO Heinz Lux about KNX and smart homes

Expert Interview
“We are driving sector coupling in buildings”

Interview with KNX Association CEO Heinz Lux about KNX and smart homes

Expert Interview
“The use of renewable energy is a strategic move for ensuring corporate sustainability”

April 24, 2024

Interview with Gonzalo de la Viña, Trina Solar, about Sustainable companies

Expert Interview
“The use of renewable energy is a strategic move for ensuring corporate sustainability”

Interview with Gonzalo de la Viña, Trina Solar, about Sustainable companies

Expert Interview
“We want to digitalize the entire electricity market”

March 18, 2024

Start-up interview with Michael Seeholzer, Virtual Global Trading

Expert Interview
“We want to digitalize the entire electricity market”

Start-up interview with Michael Seeholzer, Virtual Global Trading

Expert Interview
New Requirements: Interview on the Opportunities and Obstacles of the GHG Quota

March 18, 2024

Electromobility expert Matthias Kerner explains in an interview where there are still huge obstacles, especially when it comes to implementing the new greenhouse gas quota (GHG quota) - and what opportunities exist despite all this.

Expert Interview
New Requirements: Interview on the Opportunities and Obstacles of the GHG Quota

Electromobility expert Matthias Kerner explains in an interview where there are still huge obstacles, especially when it comes to implementing the new greenhouse gas quota (GHG quota) - and what opportunities exist despite all this.

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“Grid Operators Are Running Out of Time”

March 05, 2024

Interview with Sebastian Oremek, E.ON One, on the digitalization of low-voltage grids

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“Grid Operators Are Running Out of Time”

Interview with Sebastian Oremek, E.ON One, on the digitalization of low-voltage grids

Expert Interview
PPA Market: "It’s a bit of a gamble"

February 28, 2024

Thomas Hillig from THEnergy on current developments in the PPA market.

Expert Interview
PPA Market: "It’s a bit of a gamble"

Thomas Hillig from THEnergy on current developments in the PPA market.

Expert Interview
“We need more intelligent metering systems”

January 22, 2024

Josephine Steppat from Energy Brainpool on the problem of oversupply of solar power and how the price drop can be mitigated through flexibilization.

Expert Interview
“We need more intelligent metering systems”

Josephine Steppat from Energy Brainpool on the problem of oversupply of solar power and how the price drop can be mitigated through flexibilization.

Expert Interview
Honest Discussions, Senior Level, No Audience – That is the Utility Knowledge Exchange

January 15, 2024

The EM-Power Europe Utility Knowledge Exchange sessions are senior level boardroom style discussion sessions exclusively organized for utilities.

Expert Interview
Honest Discussions, Senior Level, No Audience – That is the Utility Knowledge Exchange

The EM-Power Europe Utility Knowledge Exchange sessions are senior level boardroom style discussion sessions exclusively organized for utilities.

Expert Interview
Charging Infrastructure: "The real estate industry is currently only doing what is required by law"

December 8, 2023

Interview with Ralph Müller-Eberstein from ebee smart technologies about the role of charging infrastructure in the real estate industry.

Expert Interview
Charging Infrastructure: "The real estate industry is currently only doing what is required by law"

Interview with Ralph Müller-Eberstein from ebee smart technologies about the role of charging infrastructure in the real estate industry.

Expert Interview
Start-ups: “The opportunities are huge”

December 6, 2023

Felix Krause, Managing Partner of Vireo Ventures on the role of start-ups in creating a future-oriented energy world

Expert Interview
Start-ups: “The opportunities are huge”

Felix Krause, Managing Partner of Vireo Ventures on the role of start-ups in creating a future-oriented energy world

Expert Interview
“The Sexiness of User Experience Is Critical to the Success of the Energy Transition”

October 19, 2023

Interview with IoT expert Marco Oesterlein on the problems and solutions of digitalization.

Expert Interview
“The Sexiness of User Experience Is Critical to the Success of the Energy Transition”

Interview with IoT expert Marco Oesterlein on the problems and solutions of digitalization.

Expert Interview
"We Need to Accelerate Electrification"

October 17, 2023

José Donoso of UNEF interviewed on grid expansion and curtailments in Spain

Expert Interview
"We Need to Accelerate Electrification"

José Donoso of UNEF interviewed on grid expansion and curtailments in Spain

Start-up Interview
Simple and Efficient Energy Sharing

September 22, 2023

Start-up Interview
Simple and Efficient Energy Sharing

Start-up interview on energy communities and energy management with Lukas Prenner, founder of EnergyFamily

Interview
„As Simple As Car Sharing“

September 18, 2023

Interview with bne’s David Krehan on promoting prosumption and energy sharing in Germany

Interview
„As Simple As Car Sharing“

Interview with bne’s David Krehan on promoting prosumption and energy sharing in Germany

Expert Interview
How a Digital Twin Can Help Developing the European Power Grid

August 14, 2023

Interview with Peter Vermaat, EU DSO Entity, on developing the European power grid.

Expert Interview
How a Digital Twin Can Help Developing the European Power Grid

Interview with Peter Vermaat, EU DSO Entity, on developing the European power grid.

Start-up-Interview
Bringing Demand-Side Flexibility Into the Market

13 Juli 2023

Start-up Interview with Stefano Melchior, BeChained, about generating income from energy flexibility

Start-up-Interview
Bringing Demand-Side Flexibility Into the Market

Start-up Interview with Stefano Melchior, BeChained, about generating income from energy flexibility

Start-up Interview
Start-up Presents PPA Analysis Tool

June 2, 2023

Start-up Synertics explains PPA analysis tool and highlights PPA market in Europe.

Start-up Interview
Start-up Presents PPA Analysis Tool

Start-up Synertics explains PPA analysis tool and highlights PPA market in Europe.

Expert Interview
“We Need To Reach Even More People”

June 2, 2023

How can citizen participation in the energy transition be increased and what role does the Solarenergie-Förderverein Geramny play in this?

Expert Interview
“We Need To Reach Even More People”

How can citizen participation in the energy transition be increased and what role does the Solarenergie-Förderverein Geramny play in this?

Expert Interview
Distributed Energy Resources & Consumer Empowering

June 1, 2023

Expert Interview
Distributed Energy Resources & Consumer Empowering

Anne Nysaether, Elvia, and Michael Villa, smartEn, give a brief outlook on their EM-Power Europe Conference session.

Expert Interview
A Holistic View of the Energy Transition

May 23, 2023

Interview with Christian Schorn, Director of Asset Operations, TransnetBW GmbH, about the EM-Power Europe Conference.

Expert Interview
A Holistic View of the Energy Transition

Interview with Christian Schorn, Director of Asset Operations, TransnetBW GmbH, about the EM-Power Europe Conference.

Expert Interview
Interview with Katarzyna Rezza Vega

Interview with Katarzyna Rezza Vega, Head of Women Energize Women

Expert Interview
Interview with Katarzyna Rezza Vega

Interview with Katarzyna Rezza Vega, Head of Women Energize Women

Start-up Interview
“Solar Power Will Lower Gas Consumption During the Summer”

April 25, 2023

Start-up interview with Knut Hechtfischer, CEO at decarbon1ze, on using excess renewable power for heating

Start-up Interview
“Solar Power Will Lower Gas Consumption During the Summer”

Start-up interview with Knut Hechtfischer, CEO at decarbon1ze, on using excess renewable power for heating

Industry News
Start-up Interview
„The E-Mobility Market is Poised for a Resurgence Next Year“

December 12, 2024

Start-up interview with Felix Krause from VC Vireo Ventures about Start-up business landscape

News
Forum Solar PLUS 2024: Power Grids Take Center Stage

December 3, 2024

News
Forum Solar PLUS 2024: Power Grids Take Center Stage

The power grid was a prominent topic at the Forum Solar PLUS 2024, Germany's largest photovoltaic industry conference.

Start-up Interview
“The Big Book of Plots”

November 27, 2024

Start-up Interview
“The Big Book of Plots”

Start-up interview with Todor Kostov from Reasonance about Atlas, an AI platform for the energy industry

Industry News
"The Numbers are Dizzying”

August 16, 2024

Industry News
"The Numbers are Dizzying”

What is the plan when grid capacity runs out?

Industry News
The Mobility House Drive Vehicle-to-Grid Technology Forward

August 9, 2024

Industry News
The Mobility House Drive Vehicle-to-Grid Technology Forward

The Mobility House shows how V2G services are implemented and brought to market

Start-up Interview
Enabling Everyone to Play a Role in the Energy Transition.

August 8, 2024

Start-up interview with Tobias Mader, CEO of Netzflex

Start-up Interview
Enabling Everyone to Play a Role in the Energy Transition.

Start-up interview with Tobias Mader, CEO of Netzflex

Industry News
Still Not Fast Enough, Despite Record-Breaking Year

July 01, 2024

REN21 launches third part of the Renewables 2024 Global Status Report at The smarter E Europe

Industry News
Still Not Fast Enough, Despite Record-Breaking Year

REN21 launches third part of the Renewables 2024 Global Status Report at The smarter E Europe

News
EDP Organizes Sustainable Development Event at The smarter E Europe

June 28, 2024

News
EDP Organizes Sustainable Development Event at The smarter E Europe

Cate Blanchett, Ban Ki-moon and others spoke at The smarter E Europe 2024

Industry News
EM-Power Europe: Start-ups Are Digitalizing the Energy World

May 21, 2024

Innovations for the digitalized energy world

Industry News
EM-Power Europe: Start-ups Are Digitalizing the Energy World

Innovations for the digitalized energy world

Industry News
The smarter E Forum: Sector Coupling in Practice

May 17, 2024

Industry News
The smarter E Forum: Sector Coupling in Practice

The smarter E Forum provides a diverse program around smart grids and prosuming.

Start-up Interview
“Our integrated solution is quite unique”

April 24, 2024

Start-up Interview
“Our integrated solution is quite unique”

Start-up iInterview with Nuno Taveira, CEO bei Enfasys

Industry News
Smart Combination: PV, Storage Systems, E-Mobility and Heat Pumps
Industry News
Smart Combination: PV, Storage Systems, E-Mobility and Heat Pumps

How private consumers can become self-sufficient in the electricity, heating and transport sectors

Expert Interview
“We want to digitalize the entire electricity market”

March 18, 2024

Start-up interview with Michael Seeholzer, Virtual Global Trading

Expert Interview
“We want to digitalize the entire electricity market”

Start-up interview with Michael Seeholzer, Virtual Global Trading

Industry News
Flexibility: Who Supplies What?

March 1, 2024

Industry News
Flexibility: Who Supplies What?

How flexible consumers help balance the power system.

Industry News
Flexibility: What Signals Do We Need?

February 26, 2024

Industry News
Flexibility: What Signals Do We Need?

Why flexible electricity tariffs and dynamic grid charges work best when combined

Industry News
Soon There Will Be Business Models for Robust Grids

February 21, 2024

Industry News
Soon There Will Be Business Models for Robust Grids

Future Power Grids Conference explores path to system stability.

Start-up Interview
“We Give Our Customers More Freedom”

February 21, 2024

Start-up interview with Wilhelm Appler, clever-PV

Start-up Interview
“We Give Our Customers More Freedom”

Start-up interview with Wilhelm Appler, clever-PV

Industry News
Distribution Grids Take Control

February 1, 2024

Industry News
Distribution Grids Take Control

How grid companies use digitalization to monitor and stabilize their grids.

Industry News
Smart Connection of Heat Pumps to the Power Grid

January 9, 2024

Industry News
Smart Connection of Heat Pumps to the Power Grid

Grid operators, manufacturers and electricity suppliers are driving green and grid-serving heating

Expert Interview
Start-ups: “The opportunities are huge”

December 6, 2023

Felix Krause, Managing Partner of Vireo Ventures on the role of start-ups in creating a future-oriented energy world

Expert Interview
Start-ups: “The opportunities are huge”

Felix Krause, Managing Partner of Vireo Ventures on the role of start-ups in creating a future-oriented energy world

Industry News
Doubling of Investments and System Flexibility by 2030

December 5, 2023

Industry News
Doubling of Investments and System Flexibility by 2030

Power grids are increasingly turning into a bottleneck for the energy transition.

Start-up Story
A Pacemaker for Routers

December 4, 2023

Start-up Story
A Pacemaker for Routers

Start-up keeconn has developed a simple and secure solution for monitoring routers.

Industry News
"Transformation Atlas" shows the impact of electromobility on electricity grids

November 28, 2023

Industry News
"Transformation Atlas" shows the impact of electromobility on electricity grids

The increasing use of electromobility will significantly increase the demand for electricity in Germany in the coming years. Researchers at Fraunhofer IEE and the University of Kassel have investigated the challenges this will pose for the electricity grids as part of the "Decarbonising transport - energy system feedback" (DeV-KopSys-2) project.

Start-up Interview
Simple and Efficient Energy Sharing

September 22, 2023

Start-up Interview
Simple and Efficient Energy Sharing

Start-up interview on energy communities and energy management with Lukas Prenner, founder of EnergyFamily

News
Just Get Involved

July 21, 2023

News
Just Get Involved

Meet some of our AWARD winners as well as some start-ups and their energy management systems

Important Notice
Two Major Events, One City – Book Your Hotel in Good Time!

July 13, 2023

Important Notice
Two Major Events, One City – Book Your Hotel in Good Time!

Several European Championship matches will take place in Munich at the same time as The smarter E Europe. We strongly advise you to book your accommodation for the exhibition period early.

Start-up-Interview
Bringing Demand-Side Flexibility Into the Market

13 Juli 2023

Start-up Interview with Stefano Melchior, BeChained, about generating income from energy flexibility

Start-up-Interview
Bringing Demand-Side Flexibility Into the Market

Start-up Interview with Stefano Melchior, BeChained, about generating income from energy flexibility

News
The Smarter E Europe Sticks to Munich as an Exhibition Location

June 12, 2023

News
The Smarter E Europe Sticks to Munich as an Exhibition Location

Europe`s largest platform for the energy industry remains loyal to Munich as a exhibition location.

News
The smarter E Digital: Access Smart Energy Insights — Anytime, Anywhere!

June 12, 2023

News
The smarter E Digital: Access Smart Energy Insights — Anytime, Anywhere!

The smarter E Digital offers a wide range of content tailored specifically to the needs of the energy industry.

Start-up Interview
Start-up Presents PPA Analysis Tool

June 2, 2023

Start-up Synertics explains PPA analysis tool and highlights PPA market in Europe.

Start-up Interview
Start-up Presents PPA Analysis Tool

Start-up Synertics explains PPA analysis tool and highlights PPA market in Europe.

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