Press Releases

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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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EM-Power AWARD 2023: Finalists give new Inspiration for the Energy Transition

May 11, 2023

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

April 20, 2023

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

March 2, 2023

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The smarter E Europe 2023: Start-Ups and Young Companies to the New Energy World Take Center Stage

January 19, 2023

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Innovations for the New Energy World - Submit Your International Award Application Now

December 1, 2022

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EM-Power Europe 2022 Showcased Solutions for the Power Grid of the Future – With Resounding Success

May 24, 2022

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The smarter E Europe 2022 – Phenomenal Exhibition Success in Munich

May 16, 2022

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Outstanding energy suppliers in the D-A-CH region honored with the Energiewende Award 2022

May 13, 2022

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“Steel from Solar Energy“ – Study on green hydrogen presented today at The smarter E Europe

May 11, 2022

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Full Speed Ahead for Europe’s Largest Platform for the Energy Industry

May 11, 2022

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ees AWARD 2022: Rewarding Pionieering Technology in the Storage Industry

May 10, 2022

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Intersolar AWARD 2022: Winners present outstanding Solar Technology

May 10, 2022

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The smarter E AWARD 2022: Rewarding Outstanding Projects for the Energy Transition

May 10, 2022

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Growing small-scale photovoltaic market strengthens electric mobility expansion

April 28, 2022

The markets for small-scale photovoltaic systems and electric cars are growing quickly. A recent EUPD Research analysis reveals how an acquisition of a solar system can foster the purchase of an e-car.

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EM-Power Europe 2022: Think Tanks: Start-Ups are Driving the Digitalization of Energy Systems

26. April 2022

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EM-Power Europe 2022: A Stable Power Supply With Grid-Stabilizing Inverters

April 20, 2022

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One Ticket, Four Conferences: Immerse Yourself In The New Energy World at The smarter E Europe

April 19, 2022

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The smarter E AWARD 2022: Finalists Present Their Innovative Projects And Products for the New Energy World

April 7, 2022

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Intersolar AWARD 2022: Finalists Announced

April 7, 2022

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ees AWARD 2022: Finalists Optimize Installation and Safety of Energy Storage Systems

April 7, 2022

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The smarter E Europe 2022: Start-ups and Young Companies Take Center Stage

January 20, 2022

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Success stories wanted: Apply for the international prizes for the new energy world today

December 15, 2021

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The smarter E Europe Restart 2021 – A Spectacular New Start for the Innovation Hub

October 11, 2021

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Towards a better future: The best energy suppliers of the D-A-CH region honored with “Energiewende Award 2021”

October 8, 2021

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The smarter E Europe Restart 2021 – Green Light for the Energy Transition

October 6, 2021

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Hydrogen Manifesto introduced at The smarter E Europe Restart 2021

October 6, 2021

Press release

Conventional electricity imports are the Achilles’ heel of the German energy transition

September 30, 2021

EUPD Research study findings show that about two thirds of private households are concerned about increasing electricity imports based on conventional energy sources. An analysis of German electricity imports in 2021 reveals a heterogeneous picture.

Press release

Using Renewable Energy Potentials for Increasing Electricity Demand

September 2, 2021

The latest EUPD Research analysis shows that the German electricity consumption in 2021 returned to a pre-crisis level such as in 2019. Because of the trajectory of the renewable energy expansion being too low, an electricity shortfall is expected in Germany from 2022 onwards.

Press release

The smarter E AWARD 2021: Winners Announced

July 21, 2021

The smarter E Podcast

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.

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

Prof. Dr. Göhlich

Vehicle-to-Grid: Bidirectional Charging Brings CO2 Saving Potential

The smarter E Podcast Episode 36

February 04, 2021

Prof. Dr. Göhlich from the Mobility2Grid research campus in Berlin, tells us more about new charging technologies.

Prof. Dr. Göhlich

Vehicle-to-Grid: Bidirectional Charging Brings CO2 Saving Potential

Prof. Dr. Göhlich from the Mobility2Grid research campus in Berlin, tells us more about new charging technologies.

Ulrich Hempen

Congestion in the Grid? How We Can Regulate Energy Flows in the Future

The smarter E Podcast Episode 99 | Language: German

July 07, 2022

Interview with Ulrich Hempen

Ulrich Hempen

Congestion in the Grid? How We Can Regulate Energy Flows in the Future

Interview with Ulrich Hempen

Andreas Kuhlmann

How startups are driving the energy transition

The smarter E Podcast Episode 97 | Language: German

June 23, 2022

Interview with Andreas Kuhlmann

Andreas Kuhlmann

How startups are driving the energy transition

Interview with Andreas Kuhlmann

Bruce Douglas

Power Sector Accelerating E-Mobility: Can Utilities turn EVs into a Grid Asset?

The smarter E Podcast Episode 92 | Language: English

May 19, 2022

Interview with Bruce Douglas

Bruce Douglas

Power Sector Accelerating E-Mobility: Can Utilities turn EVs into a Grid Asset?

Interview with Bruce Douglas

Dennis Schulmeyer

Why is AC bidirectionality key to large-scale V2G implementation?

The smarter E Podcast Epoisode 95 | Language: German

June 09, 2022

Interview with Dennis Schulmeyer

Dennis Schulmeyer

Why is AC bidirectionality key to large-scale V2G implementation?

Interview with Dennis Schulmeyer

Stefan Garche

Investments in Renewable Energies – Approaches for Investors, Banks and Insurance Companies

The smarter E Podcast Episode 104 | Language: German

August 11, 2022

Interview with Stefan Garche

Stefan Garche

Investments in Renewable Energies – Approaches for Investors, Banks and Insurance Companies

Interview with Stefan Garche

Aleksandra Radwanska, Leonard Hirsch

Virtual Power Plants – The Power of Many

The smarter E Podcast Episode 110 | Language: German

October 06, 2022

Interview with Aleksandra Radwanska und Leonard Hirsch from Next Kraftwerke

Aleksandra Radwanska, Leonard Hirsch

Virtual Power Plants – The Power of Many

Interview with Aleksandra Radwanska und Leonard Hirsch from Next Kraftwerke

Ditlev Engel

Energy Transition Outlook – How Can We Achieve the Climate Targets?

The smarter E Podcast Episode 122 | Language: English

January 19, 2023

Ditlev Engel, CEO Energy Systems at DNV

Ditlev Engel

Energy Transition Outlook – How Can We Achieve the Climate Targets?

Ditlev Engel, CEO Energy Systems at DNV

Rainer Stock

Working at the Base – and at the Limit: How Municipal Utilities Are Implementing the Energy Transition Locally

The smarter E Podcast Episode 121 | Language: English

January 12, 2023

Rainer Stock, VKU e.V.

Rainer Stock

Working at the Base – and at the Limit: How Municipal Utilities Are Implementing the Energy Transition Locally

Rainer Stock, VKU e.V.

Egbert Tippelt

A Heart for the Power Grid - How Heat Pumps Provide Balance in the Energy System

The smarter E Podcast Episode 119 | Language: German

December 22, 2022

Egbert Tippelt, Product Manager Heat Pumps, Viessmann

Egbert Tippelt

A Heart for the Power Grid - How Heat Pumps Provide Balance in the Energy System

Egbert Tippelt, Product Manager Heat Pumps, Viessmann

Carmen Gimeno

European Distribution Systems – Ready for Smart Grids?

The smarter E Podcast Episode 113 | Language: English

November 03, 2022

Interview with Carmen Gimeno, Secretary General of GEODE

Carmen Gimeno

European Distribution Systems – Ready for Smart Grids?

Interview with Carmen Gimeno, Secretary General of GEODE

Maarten Hoeve

Don't Let the Lights Go out – What About the Cybersecurity of Critical Infrastructure?

The smarter E Podcast Episode 127 | Language: English

March 09, 2023

Maarten Hoeve, Director Technology, European Network for Cybersecurity (ENCS)

Maarten Hoeve

Don't Let the Lights Go out – What About the Cybersecurity of Critical Infrastructure?

Maarten Hoeve, Director Technology, European Network for Cybersecurity (ENCS)

Timo Kern

The Car as Home Storage – What Is the Added Value for Users?

The smarter E Podcast Episode 124 | Language: German

February 02, 2023

Timo Kern, Head of Energy System and Markets at the Research Center for Energy Economics (FfE) in Munich

Timo Kern

The Car as Home Storage – What Is the Added Value for Users?

Timo Kern, Head of Energy System and Markets at the Research Center for Energy Economics (FfE) in Munich

Christian Fink

Heat Pumps, Solar Thermal and More – How Do We Master the Heat Transition?

The smarter E Podcast Episode 129 | Language: German

March 30, 2023

Christian Fink, Managing Director of the AEE - Institute for Sustainable Technologies in Austria.

Christian Fink

Heat Pumps, Solar Thermal and More – How Do We Master the Heat Transition?

Christian Fink, Managing Director of the AEE - Institute for Sustainable Technologies in Austria.

Aurelie Beauvais

EU Recovery Package: Make or Break for the Green Deal?

The smarter E Podcast Episode 04

June 11, 2020

Aurelie Beauvais

EU Recovery Package: Make or Break for the Green Deal?

Aurelie Beauvais, Policy Director of SolarPower Europe answers questions about the green deal.

Dr. Patrick Graichen

How do We Achive a Successful Energy Transition?

The smarter E Podcast Episode 19 | Language: German

September 24, 2020

Dr. Patrick Graichen talks over how the current pandemic and the climate crisis can be solved at the same time.

Dr. Patrick Graichen

How do We Achive a Successful Energy Transition?

Dr. Patrick Graichen talks over how the current pandemic and the climate crisis can be solved at the same time.

Robert Spanheimer

The Integration of Renewable Energies into the Grid of the Future

The smarter E Podcast Episode 22 | Language: German

October 15, 2020

We are talking to Robert Spanheimer, divisional manager at the digital association BITKOM on the topic of energy.

Robert Spanheimer

The Integration of Renewable Energies into the Grid of the Future

We are talking to Robert Spanheimer, divisional manager at the digital association BITKOM on the topic of energy.

Christian Schorn

How we Achieve the Energy and Climate Policy

The smarter E Podcast Episode 26 | Language: German

November 12, 2020

Christian Schorn, head of plant operations at TransnetBW GmbH, talks about how we can achieve the Energy and Climate Policy.

Christian Schorn

How we Achieve the Energy and Climate Policy

Christian Schorn, head of plant operations at TransnetBW GmbH, talks about how we can achieve the Energy and Climate Policy.

Robert Busch

Eliminating Regulation, Reducing Barriers and Unleashing Existing Market Forces

The smarter E Podcast Episode 16 | Language: German

September 03, 2020

Rober Busch, CEO of the bne on how economic recovery and climate goals can go hand in hand.

Robert Busch

Eliminating Regulation, Reducing Barriers and Unleashing Existing Market Forces

Rober Busch, CEO of the bne on how economic recovery and climate goals can go hand in hand.

Rana Adib

Why the Energy Transition is Still an Electricity Turnaround Worldwide

The smarter E Podcast Episode 28

November 26, 2020

CEO Rana Adib talks about why, if you look at the numbers, the world wide energy transition, effectively is only an electricity turnaround.

Rana Adib

Why the Energy Transition is Still an Electricity Turnaround Worldwide

CEO Rana Adib talks about why, if you look at the numbers, the world wide energy transition, effectively is only an electricity turnaround.

Frauke Thies

Prosumer Business Models Today and Tomorrow

The smarter E Podcast Episode 03 | Language: German

June 04, 2020

Frauke Thies, Managing Director of SmartEN, about today's business models for prosumers and their long-term perspective.

Frauke Thies

Prosumer Business Models Today and Tomorrow

Frauke Thies, Managing Director of SmartEN, about today's business models for prosumers and their long-term perspective.

Frank Lehmann

The Path to a CO2-Neutral Company

The smarter E Podcast Episode 06 | Language: German

June 25, 2020

Frank Lehmann, Managing Director of Ensinger Mineral Heilquellen GmbH, talks about CO2 neutral companies.

Frank Lehmann

The Path to a CO2-Neutral Company

Frank Lehmann, Managing Director of Ensinger Mineral Heilquellen GmbH, talks about CO2 neutral companies.

Dr. Norbert Reuter

Climate Neutrality in Cities and Municipalities

The smarter E Podcast Episode 25 | Language: German

November 05, 2020

What solutions are available for an decarbonized energy supply? We will be discussing this with Dr. Norbert Reuter, Managing Director of Stadtwerke Konstanz (SWK).

Dr. Norbert Reuter

Climate Neutrality in Cities and Municipalities

What solutions are available for an decarbonized energy supply? We will be discussing this with Dr. Norbert Reuter, Managing Director of Stadtwerke Konstanz (SWK).

Expert Interviews

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.

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

Distributed Energy Resources & Consumer Empowering

June 1, 2023

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

Interview with Katarzyna Rezza Vega

Interview with Katarzyna Rezza Vega, Head of Women Energize Women

Expert Interview

Honest discussions, senior level, no audience – that’s the Utility Knowledge Exchange

May 08, 2023

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

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

Expert Interview

"We Automate Grid Expansion Using Robotic Process Automation"

April 21, 2023

René Lenzin, BKW AG, explains how the Swiss utility is driving the digitalization of the power grid.

Expert Interview

“We need to prioritize decentralized generation for grid access”

March 13, 2023

Interview with Maria Colom Cifuentes, Head of Decentralized PV at ENGIE Spain

Expert Interview

“Making the Distribution Grid Future-Proof”

March 13, 2023

Interview with Andreas Neuhauser, Head of Communications at illwerke vkw on e-mobility and grid development

Expert Interview

Smart Charging and Cybersecurity in the Mobility Transition

February 23, 2023

Baerte de Brey speaks about opportunities and risks for grid operators & consumers through smart charging and cybersecurity

Expert Interview

“Requirement are becoming more complex”

February 13, 2023

Erik Höhne reports on how Mark-E is mastering the challenges of the energy transition - for example by leasing the business operations of two municipal utilities.

Expert Interview

"This Could Happen Much Faster"

January 17, 2023

In this interview, consultant and industry expert Hans Urban provides an insight into the German electricity and storage market.

Expert Interview

The Grid Stability Dream Team: PV and BESS

November 24, 2022

Interview with Jaideep Sandhu, CTO at ENGIE, about the joint potential of PV and BESS.

Expert Interview

"Power Grids Investment Needs to Grow by 50% in the Next Ten Years"

October 20, 2022

Interview with Ditlev Engel, CEO of Energy Systems at DNV on the future-proofing of our power grids

Expert Interview

"We Need to Make the Low-Voltage Grid Transparent"

September 23, 2022

Interview with Ulrich Hempen, Vice President Business Unit Solutions at WAGO, on the transformation of the energy system and grid stability

Expert Interview

"Controlled Charging Is the Best Solution"

July 14, 2022

Interview with Bruce Douglas, Eurelectric, on the impact of e-mobility on the power grid

Expert Interview

"Grid-Serving Charging Is Crucial"

June 27, 2022

Interview with Markus Wunsch, head of e-mobility grid integration at Netze BW

Expert Interview

Make it Smart: Digital Evolution of the Grid

April 29, 2022

Interview with Jean Philippe Poirrier, Enedis, Speaker at the EM-Power Europe conference

Expert Interview

Smart Combination: Solar, Storage and E-Mobility

April 28, 2022

Expert interview with Thomas Vogel, Product Manager at KOSTAL Solar Electric on the opportunities and benefits of combining PV, storage.

Expert Interview

Not all green electricity is made equal

April 22, 2022

Interview with Dr. Sebastian Bolay from the Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) on the green electricity options available to companies

Experteninterview

"Returns of up to 10% Can Be Generated Today"

19. April 2022

Interview with Dr. Claudia van Laak of the Open District Hub and Dr. Karsten Schmidt from Ampeers Energy about district sector coupling

Expert Interview

Smart Combination: Solar, Storage and E-Mobility

12.04.2022

Interview with expert Dipl.-Ing. Gerd Pommerien, Consultant at pommerien solar, on the combination of solar power, storage technologies and e-mobility.

Expert Interview

E-Mobility: A Chance or a Challenge for the Electricity Grid?

April, 12, 2022

Speakers at the EM-Power Europe conference give a brief outlook on their session

Expert Interview

Smart Combination: Solar, Storage and E-Mobility

April 04, 2022

Interview with Daniela Beck, Product Manager for Storage Solutions at Stadtwerke München (SWM)

Expert Interview

Germany: Aspiring Towards a Globally Unique System

March 17, 2022

Interview with Thomas Dederichs, Head of Energy Policy at Amprion, about the power grid of the future

Expert Interview

Smart grids for seamless integration of consumers

February 21, 2022

Interview with Michael Villa from smartEn about smart grids in Europe

Expert Interview

„Need for Flexibility Will Increase Dramatically“

January 18, 2022

Interview with Arndt Börkey from the German Association of Energy Market Innovators (bne) about the flexibilization of the electricity market

Expert Interview

"Hydrogen Offers Maximum Flexibility for the Grid"

January 14, 2022

Ove Petersen, CEO at GP JOULE, shares his thoughts on 100% renewables for Germany.

Expert Interview

"Small-Scale Systems Are the Future"

November 30, 2021

Interview with Simon Schweda, Chief Product Officer Virtual Power Plant at EnBW

Industry News

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.

Industry News

Green Electricity Between Heaven and Earth

May 31, 2023

Start-up Story

Energy Management – All-inclusive rather than Bed and Breakfast

May 31, 2023

Industry News

Tailwinds for the Transformation of Municipal Utilities

May 24, 2023

Industry News

Unearthing the Power Grid’s Treasure

May 22, 2023

Industry News

Sunny Outlooks for a Turbulent Expansion

May 19, 2023

Industry News

PV, Storage, E-Mobility: Great Opportunities for the Electrical Trade

May 15, 2023

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

Industry News

E-Mobility Deployment and Impact on European Transmission and Distribution Grids

April 17, 2023

Insights

Know what to Expect – Accurate Yield and Consumption Forecasts with AI

April 06, 2023

Industry News

E-Mobility Provides Immense Opportunity for Installers

March 22, 2023

Start-up Story

“Sector coupling requires the integration of different data sources”

March 15, 2023

Interview with Stefan Rensberg, Co-Founder of Streamergy.

News

EU energy transition initiatives ETIP SNET and BRIDGE present themselves

March 1, 2023

Industry News

Smart Substations Are Shedding Light on the Distribution Grid

February 20, 2023

Start-up Story

“We Combine Different Revenue Streams”

January 2023, 2023

Steffen Schülzchen and his start-up company Entrix use smart algorithms to unlock the full value of flexible energy assets

Industry News

The Trend towards the Digitalization of the Energy System

January 16, 2023

Industry News

Recommendations for the Electricity Market Design Improvement

December 20, 2022

Christmas Greetings

Merry Christmas

Industry News

Largest Grid Booster in the World

December 15, 2022

Industry News

Demand-Side Flexibility – Little Effort, Many Benefits

November 23, 2022

Industry News

New App Aiming at Tapping into Consumer Flexibility

November 17, 2022

Industry News

How Can e-Cars Help Solve Our Electricity Shortages in the Future?

November 08, 2022

Start-up Interview

"We Are Able to Determine the Price of Flexibility"

October 24, 2022

Exnaton supports utility companies with the billing of complex energy flows.

Industry News

Siemens Energy Technology Stabilizes German Power Grid

September 26, 2022

Industry News

E-Cars at the Power Exchange

September 15, 2022

Industry News

Power Converters Provide a Sunny Outlook for the Grid

Jule 21, 2022

Industry News

VW and Distribution Grid Operator Charge EVs Smartly

June 24, 2022

Industry News

Power-to-Gas Pays Off for Large Residential Buildings

June 15, 2022

Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI in Villigen, Switzerland, have developed a chemical reactor that uses solar power to mix water and carbon dioxide to produce synthetic natural gas for heating residential buildings.

Industry News

Grid-Forming Inverters Will Stabilize the Power Grids of the Future

June 9, 2022

Industry News

Solutions for the Power Grid of the Future

May 25, 2022

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