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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