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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Germany's duck curve – Integrating renewables into smart grids

California’s duck curve is now a canyon curve due to high solar production. The same is happening in Europe. Learn why demand-side flexibility is the key.

Life at gridX

Workation - Combining work and vacation

Workation improves mental health, reduces stress and prevents burnout. gridX employees are able to work up to 70 days a year abroad in the EU.

Energy

Why energy flexibility is still only provided by large-scale power plants

Regulation must be the catalyst to bring energy flexibility to small-scale renewable assets and maximize self-sufficiency.

Sustainability

Why it’s time to switch to a job in renewable energy

Sustainable jobs, particularly jobs in renewable energy, are on the rise – a booming industry means more security, impact and faster career progression.

Energy

Winter is coming: The importance of power to heat

Rising gas prices and high emissions in the heating sector call for a rapid uptake of heat pumps. Digital solutions are also needed to scale electrical heating.

Tech

Communication is key: The importance of OCPP

OCPP facilitates communication between EV charging stations and energy management systems. Learn about open standards, OCPI and 3rd-party proxies.

Tech

Why phase optimization matters

To improve EV charging speed and enhance the utilization of available electricity capacity, understanding phase management, and how to optimize it, is crucial.

Sustainability

4 steps to becoming energy efficient and self-sufficient

The best way to protect yourself from volatile energy prices is by becoming more energy efficient and self-sufficient with clean energy technologies.

Energy

The four biggest challenges of sector coupling

Heating and transport’s high emissions call for electrification and flexible energy management to match supply and demand. Learn why sector coupling is key.