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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5 e-mobility features that make a CPO’s life easier

EV charging can be complex, but these 5 features make EV charging solutions scalable, cost-efficient and user-friendly.

Energy

Digging into the layers: How flexibility value stacking is like a trifle

How is flexibility value stacking like a trifle? Two words: delicious layers. It unlocks potential with implicit and explicit flexibility.

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Empowering women: #WomenHack comes to our Munich office

WomenHack supports women in tech and engineering. The night was full of key insights and strategies for advancing gender diversity in the tech industry.

Energy

8 underrated countries leading the way in renewable energy

Discover the hidden champions of renewable energy. We take a look at the 8 unsung heroes paving the way to a clean energy future. Number 7 may surprise you.

Energy

VAT, BESS and HEMS: The UK’s new tax relief for energy storage batteries

The UK is expanding its tax relief to all battery storage systems. The move is being seen as a great benefit for consumers, energy players and sustainability.

Energy

The Building Energy Act: Germany’s push for clean heating

Germany kicks off the year with a new law on renewable heating. Learn more about the changes for homeowners and which heating systems must be replaced.

Energy

Paragraph 14a – We clarify your 12 most burning questions

Paragraph 14a of Germany’s Energy Industry Act (EnWG) came into force on 1 January 2024, and is causing confusion. gridX and PPC answer 12 common questions.

Tech

Café XENON: A look at gridX’s energy management software

From millions of data points to algorithmic logic, learn about the complex software development process that makes XENON an all-star energy management system

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Empowering growth: Learning and development successes at gridX

gridX prioritizes ongoing professional development and continuous learning in the workplace. Learn how three employees used our learning and development budget.