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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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.

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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.

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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!).

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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.

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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.

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What does Germany’s smart meter rollout have to do with Jon Snow? In this episode, Christian Augustin breaks down dynamic tariffs – how they differ from traditional fixed tariffs, how they influence energy consumption and why they’re key to a smarter, more flexible grid.

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This episode of "Watt's up with energy?" follows on from the previous episode on §9 EEG. Marco and Carsten show how smart energy management systems, digital innovations and new regulatory changes are helping PV system owners to maximize their self-consumption, reduce costs and open up new revenue streams.

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In this special German edition, Georgia hands over the mic to energy experts Marco Rues and Carsten Schäfer for a deep dive into the EnWG Novelle and its impact on renewable energy in Germany. They discuss such topics as the role of digital grid connection points, new rules for limiting energy feed-in and how the updated regulation, particularly Paragraph 9 EEG, aims to stabilize the grid amid increasing PV installations.

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What do airbags and energy grids have in common? In this episode, Theben Smart Energy’s Head of Sales, Tina Hadler, joins us to keep breaking down §14a EnWG plus the role of smart meters and how grid stability depends on demand-side flexibility. Listen now to learn how load shifting, EMS and smart energy solutions are shaping the future of decentralized energy management.

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Join host Georgia Knapp as she dives into Germany's energy transition with PPC founder Ingo Schönberg. Explore the role of smart meter gateways and paragraph 14A of the Energy Industry Act. Learn how flexibility, digitalization and utility collaboration are driving the future of renewable integration, e-mobility and heat pumps. Discover why “make software, not hardware” is the key to scaling energy solutions.

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Following the previous episode, Nicolai Stickler continues unpacking the ins and outs of Paragraph 14a, Germany's energy regulation that aims to give the energy transition a big push forward. From smart meters to dynamic grid fees, discover more about this policy's challenges, opportunities and its pivotal role in ensuring grid stability and the future of the German energy ecosystem.

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“Watt's up with energy?” kicks off 2025 talking about a hot energy topic: Paragraph 14a of the Energy Industry Act (Energiewirtschaftsgesetz). Host Georgia sits down with gridX’s Senior Ecosystem Manager, Nicolai Stickler, to discuss Germany’s latest regulation designed to stabilize the grid while accelerating the adoption of EVs, heat pumps and smart energy systems. Learn how it works, its goals and why energy management systems (EMS) are key to navigating this change.

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This episode welcomes Baptiste Feron and Robert Fritzsche, two energy experts who have experienced scaling a home energy management system (HEMS) from its early startup days to current scale-up phase. They discuss the technical and organizational challenges of building a robust, flexible energy management system (EMS) capable of integrating with diverse energy assets while navigating regional regulations and market demands. Their conversation highlights the importance of adaptability, collaboration with hardware partners and maintaining a mission-driven approach to support the renewable energy transition.

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Global Head of Product at Soly, Thijmen van Nijnanten, joins Georgia to explore the future of energy management and distributed energy resources. He shares insights into Soly’s evolution from a solar energy provider to a comprehensive energy solutions company. Find out what it’s like to enter new markets like South Africa and Germany, the impact of dynamic energy tariffs and the exciting innovations empowering homeowners to take control of their energy usage.

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Robert van der Meulen explores the future of Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS). He highlights how HEMS can transform energy management through the integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs). Key topics include advancements in load shifting, smart meter integration and ecosystem partnerships, envisioning a future where a HEMS seamlessly manages energy across devices and supports virtual power plants. Robert also tackles the challenges of scaling these solutions and the need for user-friendly, energy-saving products.

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In this episode, Robert van der Meulen explores the future of Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS) in Europe. He discusses how partnerships with PV and heat pump manufacturers, dynamic tariffs and smart grid integrations are transforming the energy landscape. Tune in to learn how HEMS technology is driving energy independence, optimizing resources and supporting Europe’s path toward a greener, more resilient grid.

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gridX Head of Growth Services Robert van der Meulen joins Georgia Knapp to discuss the transformation of the energy economy, the importance of shifting from traditional fossil fuels to renewable energy and how Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS) play a key role in energy efficiency. The episode dives into the evolution of HEMS, from basic self-sufficiency optimization to dynamic market interaction and its future with market signals, decentralized assets and flexibility markets. Robert explains how interoperability between devices and energy market integration is crucial for a successful HEMS setup.

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In this bonus episode of "Watt's up with energy?", host Georgia welcomes integrations expert Daniel Makohin to discuss the critical role of interoperability in energy management systems. Daniel dives into the complexities of integrating energy assets, explaining how interoperability ensures smooth communication between systems and drives efficiency in the renewable energy sector. The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration with OEMs, the challenges of legacy systems and the potential of gridX’s new "Ready for gridX" initiative.

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In this bonus episode of “Watt’s up with energy?”, host Georgia Knapp delves into the vital role of interoperability in modern energy systems with Annike Abromeit, Innovation and Communication Manager at EEBUS. They explore how EEBUS is leading the way in creating a common language for energy management systems, facilitating seamless communication between devices in smart grids and enhancing energy efficiency. Annike shares insights on the evolution of EEBUS, its impact on integrating renewable energy and the challenges of achieving widespread interoperability across diverse energy platforms. This episode is essential listening for anyone interested in the future of energy management and smart grid innovation.

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In this episode of “Watt's Up with Energy?”, host Georgia Knapp wraps up the season with a deep dive into the world of solar energy and the crucial role of PV inverters. Joined by Eleonora Potestio, the head of EU Distribution Product Management at Sungrow, they discuss the challenges and advancements in interoperability within the energy sector. Eleonora shares insights on how Sungrow is navigating the European market, the significance of PV inverters in enhancing energy efficiency and the importance of adapting to diverse regulatory environments. The episode also highlights the role of energy management systems in fostering greater compatibility across devices, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of renewable energy.

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What does the future of interoperability in energy management look like? Listen as Georgia Knapp and Tim Steinmetz discuss the emerging trends of interoperability, including the integration of diverse assets like PV inverters and heat pumps, the advancements in smart grid technology and how to make it all more emotional. They also examine the crucial role battery storage plays, as well as new initiatives, such as Ready for gridX, aimed at creating a more connected and future-proof energy ecosystem.

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Interoperability is called the 'bread and butter' of energy management, but what exactly does that mean? How does this help energy providers and OEMs, and what does that have to do with hockey and...Michael Jordan? Find out as gridX CGO and co-managing director, Tim Steinmetz, lifts the lid and explains more about this crucial component of clean tech.

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What do prosumers, puzzle pieces and polyglots have in common? It all comes down to interoperability, without which the energy transition won’t be a success. Learn why it’s so important and how it can be implemented in this season’s first episode.

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In this final episode of Season 1, moderator Georgia speaks with EV travel hacker Electric Felix to get his take on European charging infrastructure. He explains what governments need to do to push the electric transition, why consumers shouldn’t be scared of an EV’s price tag, how a Renault can compete with a Jaguar and where his favorite place to charge is.

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Georgia and Lars finish up their conversation about European charging infrastructure by taking a look at the future. What does Europe need to do to become a global charging infrastructure leader? What role do dynamic tariffs play? And why is Germany the only EU country with an exception to the 2035 ICE ban?

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In this episode, moderator Georgia Knapp and Solution Engineer Lars Rheinemann explore the current state of Europe’s charging infrastructure. They discuss how an increase in charge points will impact the continent’s already congested urban areas, whether we need more AC or DC chargers and which two surprising European countries are currently leading the “charge” (spoiler: they’re not in the Nordics)

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Moderator Georgia Knapp speaks with gridX Solution Engineer Lars Rheinemann about the basics of EV charging infrastructure. They cover topics such as bidirectional charging, whether your EV can serve as a household storage battery and the myth about leaving your plugged EV unattended.

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