What the 2025 European blackouts mean for the future of home energy management

The Iberian blackout of April 2025 and the Cannes power outage weeks later exposed deep vulnerabilities in Europe's interconnected grid. See what it means for energy players, and how smart home energy management systems can play a key role in protecting households and stabilizing the grid. With real-world insights and a focus on resilience, it's a call to action for the energy industry.

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Bringing people together: Ainhoa on culture, community and life at gridX

Discover how Ainhoa fosters a vibrant office culture at gridX, from team events to work-life balance, and what makes the gridX spirit so unique.

XENON

5 XENON features you’ll wish you knew about sooner

Discover 5 powerful XENON features that simplify energy monitoring, reduce downtime and optimize home energy systems – all in one platform.

XENON

One logic, all use cases: How §14a fits into your charging strategy

Paragraph 14a EnWG requires EV charging sites to share control over curtailment signals. Discover how XENON enables compliant, conflict-free charging with full comfort.

XENON

HEMS vs the rulebook: Turning §14a EnWG & §9 EEG into business wins

§14a EnWG and §9 EEG are rewriting the rulebook for home energy management. Here’s how savvy installers turn compliance into serious business wins.

XENON

From solar to EVs: How HEMS delivers up to over €1000/year in household energy savings

Cut energy bills with a HEMS that delivers real energy savings by automating solar, EV charging, dynamic tariffs and more – all behind the scenes.

Energy

Amp it up: Why you need peak shaving and virtual grid expansion

Avoid costly grid upgrades with peak shaving and virtual grid expansion. Learn how CPOs can cut costs and scale EV charging infrastructure smartly.

Tech

How fuse protection helps PV installers in the Netherlands

See how smart fuse protection plus HEMS helps PV installers implement overload protection, optimize solar energy and prevent grid issues and costly upgrades.

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Meet the department: Wolfgang, Team Lead Backend Development

Meet Wolfgang, Team Lead Backend Development. He's shaping scalable backend systems, fostering a strong engineering culture and driving innovation at gridX.

Energy

From risk to resource: How small-scale PV can boost grid stability

Germany’s rooftop solar boom is a grid challenge, but with HEMS and smart regulations, small-scale PV can become a grid-stabilizing, flexible energy asset.