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Episode 28

20 mins

June 24, 2025

How do renewables reshape wholesale electricity markets?

Energy Market Expert Irene Guerra Gil breaks down the complexity of wholesale electricity markets, from how power is bought and sold to the growing influence of renewable energy. She explains how market structures are evolving to accommodate intermittent energy sources, the rise of intraday trading and the growing importance of flexibility and storage. See how price volatility is driven by weather, geopolitics and regulation – and what the future holds for Europe’s energy landscape.

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Set it and save: Dynamic tariffs with Rabot Energy

Jan Rabe, CEO of Rabot Energy, unpacks the promise of dynamic electricity tariffs. Learn how smart pricing models can drive demand-side flexibility, cut costs for consumers and enable a greener grid.

From legacy to flexibility: Why HEMS is the future of utilities

Andrea Albergoni explores how utilities can remain competitive in an increasingly decentralized energy landscape. He dives into the role of home energy management systems (HEMS) in enabling grid flexibility, complying with evolving regulations and delivering smarter, customer-centric services across Europe.

Time of use: The price is right, if you time it right

Jonas Finkele, Go-to-Market Manager at gridX, shares insights on the commercial side of time of use tariffs, from market adoption to future opportunities and challenges – plus which Harry Potter characters are for and against the energy transition (spoiler: it’s not Voldemort!).

Wholesalers and installers: Watt’s up with Densys pv5?

What's the secret to making solar installation easier for installers? Steffen Binzel from Densys pv5 explains how holistic solutions, regulatory support and digital tools help installers save time and make smarter decisions in the complex German solar market.

Watt's up with Tibber's Merlin Lauenburg

What do real-time electricity prices and renewable energy have in common? In this episode, Tibber Managing Director Merlin Lauenberg explains how dynamic hourly tariffs help consumers shift electricity consumption to cheaper times. He clarifies the difference between dynamic tariffs and time of use models and tells how users can gain control over their consumption and costs.

The future is timed: Time of use & dynamic tariffs explained

What does Germany’s smart meter rollout have to do with Jon Snow? In this episode, Christian Augustin breaks down dynamic tariffs – how they work, why they matter and how they’re changing the way we use energy.

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About your host

After a successful career in theater and education, Georgia Knapp pivoted to the energy sector, channeling her creativity into the clean energy transition. As Senior Content Manager at gridX, she brings the human story behind clean tech and energy management to life. On ‘Watt’s up with energy?’, Georgia dives into the dynamic world of energy technology and the transition to a more sustainable future. She speaks with a diverse range of guests – from gridX experts and seasoned energy professionals to policymakers, influencers and fellow newcomers – making complex topics accessible and engaging for listeners at every level of expertise.