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
Press Release
Call for Abstracts now open

October 6, 2025

The Call for Abstracts for the conferences taking place as part of The smarter E Europe, Europe’s largest alliance of exhibitions for the energy industry, opens today.

Press Release
The smarter E Europe 2025: "We are the Energy System"

May 9, 2025

Press Release
The smarter E Europe 2025: "We are the Energy System"

Today was the last day of The smarter E Europe 2025 in Munich. Like every year, Europe’s largest alliance of exhibitions for the energy industry turned the Bavarian capital into the epicenter of the global energy industry.

Press Release
The Winners of The smarter E AWARD 2025: Innovations in Action

May 6, 2025

Press Release
The Winners of The smarter E AWARD 2025: Innovations in Action

On the eve of the official 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.

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Energy Communities and Peer-to-Peer Trading: Cornerstones of Europe’s Decentralized Energy Future

May 5, 2025

Press Release
Energy Communities and Peer-to-Peer Trading: Cornerstones of Europe’s Decentralized Energy Future

Across Europe, energy communities and peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading are transforming how electricity is produced, shared, and consumed.

Press Release
An Accompanying Program Packed with Discussions and a Wealth of Energy Expertise

April 24, 2025

Press Release
An Accompanying Program Packed with Discussions and a Wealth of Energy Expertise

Sun, wind and other renewable sources now provide a steadily growing share of electricity in more and more countries.

Press Release
Start-Ups Provide Smart Solutions for Smart Grids

April 16, 2025

Press Release
Start-Ups Provide Smart Solutions for Smart Grids

The flexibility market is gaining ground within the electricity industry. The reasons for this are twofold.

Press Release
The Rise of Large-Scale Storage Systems - Driving Growth in the Storage Market and an Indispensable Pillar of the Energy Transition

March 27, 2025

Press Release
The Rise of Large-Scale Storage Systems - Driving Growth in the Storage Market and an Indispensable Pillar of the Energy Transition

The energy transition has reached a crucial point. The steady growth in power generated by renewable sources of energy is, in turn, giving rise to greater demand for effective grid stabilization solutions.

Press Release
The smarter E Award 2025: Energy Transition Pioneers Shortlisted

March 20, 2025

Press Release
The smarter E Award 2025: Energy Transition Pioneers Shortlisted

The energy transition is advancing rapidly on a global scale. In many places, electricity from renewable sources of energy is no longer the exception; it is now the rule.

Press Release
Digital Twins Optimize Grid Operation

March 19, 2025

Press Release
Digital Twins Optimize Grid Operation

With the expansion of renewable sources of energy and increasing decentralization, the need for digitalization in distribution systems is growing.

The smarter E Podcast
Axel Hoffmann, Market Manager at Hager
Apartment Buildings – More Energy transition! How Housing Communities can Contribute to a 24/7 Renewable Energy Supply

The smarter E Podcast Episode 241 | Language: German

October 30, 2025

Apartment buildings, which account for a quarter of total final energy consumption in Germany, can make a major contribution to the energy transition

Luís Vale Cunha, Chair of ETIP SNET
Smart Grids, Smarter AI: The GenAI Revolution

The smarter E Podcast Episode 238 | Language: English

October 8, 2025

AI is central to Smart grids for managing this change and to develop modernised electricity infrastructures that integrate digital technologies

Luís Vale Cunha, Chair of ETIP SNET
Smart Grids, Smarter AI: The GenAI Revolution

AI is central to Smart grids for managing this change and to develop modernised electricity infrastructures that integrate digital technologies

Dr. Richard Lucht
The future of the Heat Pump - a Hot Topic or an Important Component of the Energy Transition?

The smarter E Podcast Episode 221 | Language: English

June 12, 2025

Dr Richard Lucht explains why the heat pump is the more economical and future-proof choice compared to traditional oil and gas heating systems.

Dr. Richard Lucht
The future of the Heat Pump - a Hot Topic or an Important Component of the Energy Transition?

Dr Richard Lucht explains why the heat pump is the more economical and future-proof choice compared to traditional oil and gas heating systems.

Marcus Fendt,​​​​​ CSO of The Mobility House
1000 Kilometres for 10 Euros With Bidirectional Charging – France Is Leading the Way!

The smarter E Podcast Episode 207 | Language: German

March 6, 2025

We speak with Marcus Fendt about the advantages of bidirectional charging and how to earn money with electric vehicles.

Marcus Fendt,​​​​​ CSO of The Mobility House
1000 Kilometres for 10 Euros With Bidirectional Charging – France Is Leading the Way!

We speak with Marcus Fendt about the advantages of bidirectional charging and how to earn money with electric vehicles.

Kerstin Andreae and Simone Peter
Deep Talk: Electricity market design - What new rules does the electricity market need?

The smarter E Podcast Episode 206 | Language: German

February 6, 2025

We speak with Kerstin Andreae and Simone Peter about electricity market design.

Kerstin Andreae and Simone Peter
Deep Talk: Electricity market design - What new rules does the electricity market need?

We speak with Kerstin Andreae and Simone Peter about electricity market design.

Bastian Gierull and Kai Lobo
Discussion: Smart Meters – Why Is the Roll-Out Stalling in Germany?

The smarter E Podcast Episode 205 | Language: German

January 24, 2025

We speak with Bastian Gierull and Kai Lobo about smart meter

Bastian Gierull and Kai Lobo
Discussion: Smart Meters – Why Is the Roll-Out Stalling in Germany?

We speak with Bastian Gierull and Kai Lobo about smart meter

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

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

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

Expert Interviews
Expert Interview
The Road Ahead: How Can Europe Scale Demand-Side Flexibility?

May 2, 2025

Interview with Michael Villa, Executive Director at smartEn on how demand-side flexibility can help Europe meet its energy and climate targets.

Expert Interview
“Effective Grid Planning Is the Backbone of a Successful and Secure Energy Transition”

April 25, 2025

Interview with Antonella Battaglini, CEO of the Renewables Grid Initiative (RGI) on the challenges of transmission grid planning

Expert Interview
“Effective Grid Planning Is the Backbone of a Successful and Secure Energy Transition”

Interview with Antonella Battaglini, CEO of the Renewables Grid Initiative (RGI) on the challenges of transmission grid planning

Expert Interview
“AI Helps Us Navigate Complexity With Precision”

April 23, 2025

Interview with Nelson Pinho, Global Head of Digital and AI at EDP, about how digitalization and AI are transforming the energy sector

Expert Interview
“AI Helps Us Navigate Complexity With Precision”

Interview with Nelson Pinho, Global Head of Digital and AI at EDP, about how digitalization and AI are transforming the energy sector

Expert Interview
“Distribution System Utilization Is Below 25 Percent”

April 17, 2025

Interview with Prof. Jochen Kreusel on the condition of our power grids

Expert Interview
“Distribution System Utilization Is Below 25 Percent”

Interview with Prof. Jochen Kreusel on the condition of our power grids

Expert Interview
“The Engine of Industrial Competitiveness”

April 17, 2025

Interview with Ioana Petcu from Eurelectric on electrification as a driver of industrial competitiveness.

Expert Interview
“The Engine of Industrial Competitiveness”

Interview with Ioana Petcu from Eurelectric on electrification as a driver of industrial competitiveness.

Expert Interview
Heating Entire Cities with a Sand Battery

April 7, 2025

The Finnish start-up Polar Night Energy has developed the world's first commercial sand battery.

Expert Interview
Heating Entire Cities with a Sand Battery

The Finnish start-up Polar Night Energy has developed the world's first commercial sand battery.

Expert Interview
“Our System Has Not Yet Reached Steady State”

February 25, 2025

We spoke to Thomas Dederichs of Amprion about the current state of Germany’s power grids and their ability to meet future demands.

Expert Interview
“Our System Has Not Yet Reached Steady State”

We spoke to Thomas Dederichs of Amprion about the current state of Germany’s power grids and their ability to meet future demands.

Expert Interview
Smart Meter Rollout: The Situation in Germany and How It Must Be Improved

Feburary 13, 2025

The rollout of smart meters in Germany is complicated and expensive. Lars Petereit of bne calls for increased competition and streamlined requirements.

Expert Interview
Smart Meter Rollout: The Situation in Germany and How It Must Be Improved

The rollout of smart meters in Germany is complicated and expensive. Lars Petereit of bne calls for increased competition and streamlined requirements.

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
Every First Step is Worth an AWARD

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

Industry News
Industry News
Grid Congestion: How to Successfully Integrate Storage Systems Into the Grid

October 8, 2025

How battery storage can prevent grid congestion, stabilize the power grid, and remain profitable – innovative solutions by ECO STOR.

Industry News
System Services Business Models for Solar Hybrid Power Plants and BESS

October 3, 2025

Industry News
System Services Business Models for Solar Hybrid Power Plants and BESS

System services provide solar power plants and battery storage with alternative revenue streams

Start-up Story
Reactive Power Becomes a Revenue Stream for Renewables

September 22, 2025

How solar and wind farms can tap into the new reactive power market

Start-up Story
Reactive Power Becomes a Revenue Stream for Renewables

How solar and wind farms can tap into the new reactive power market

Industry News
Strategic Foresight Over Reactive Hindsight

September 22, 2025

Industry News
Strategic Foresight Over Reactive Hindsight

How grid operators are overcoming the challenges of the energy transition

Industry News
Hybrid Power Plants on the Rise: The Key to Grid-Serving Power Usage

September 5, 2025

Industry News
Hybrid Power Plants on the Rise: The Key to Grid-Serving Power Usage

How solar hybrid systems can stabilize the grid and how business models and framework conditions for this type of system are currently developing

Industry News
Photovoltaics in the European Commercial and Industrial Segment – Market Opportunities

August 1, 2025

Industry News
Photovoltaics in the European Commercial and Industrial Segment – Market Opportunities

Potential, developments, and market opportunities for PV in the commercial and industrial segment in Europe

Industry News
Learning From Europe – No More Power and Heating Bills

July 18, 2025

Industry News
Learning From Europe – No More Power and Heating Bills

Octopus Energy provides free energy to homeowners through its Zero Bills tariff.

Start-up Story
Ice-Cold Savings – Intelligent Energy Management for Cold Storage and More

June 23, 2025

Start-up Story
Ice-Cold Savings – Intelligent Energy Management for Cold Storage and More

Start-up company Flexality has developed an AI-based software that turns cold storage warehouses into flexible electricity consumers.

News
From Blackout to Blueprint – Solutions for a Future-Proof Energy System

May 27, 2025

News
From Blackout to Blueprint – Solutions for a Future-Proof Energy System

The smarter E Europe 2025 demonstrated how smart grids, digitalization, and flexibility can help make our energy system resilient and future-proof.

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