News and Press

Here you will find all the latest news at a glance – From press releases and expert interviews to our publications, podcasts and webinars.

Press Releases
News Brief
Adolf Goetzberger Award 2026: Applications Open Until End of November

October 22, 2025

Developers, researchers, and entrepreneurs have until November 30, 2025, to apply for the Adolf Goetzberger Award 2026.

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Call for Abstracts now open

October 6, 2025

Press Release
Call for Abstracts now open

The Call for Abstracts for the conferences taking place as part of The smarter E Europe, Europe’s largest alliance of exhibitions for the energy industry, opens today.

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The smarter E Europe 2025: "We are the Energy System"

May 9, 2025

Press Release
The smarter E Europe 2025: "We are the Energy System"

Today was the last day of The smarter E Europe 2025 in Munich. Like every year, Europe’s largest alliance of exhibitions for the energy industry turned the Bavarian capital into the epicenter of the global energy industry.

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The Winners of The smarter E AWARD 2025: Innovations in Action

May 6, 2025

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The Winners of The smarter E AWARD 2025: Innovations in Action

On the eve of the official start of The smarter E Europe, the continent’s largest alliance of exhibitions for the energy industry, the winners of this year’s The smarter E AWARD were honored at an official ceremony.

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Energy Communities and Peer-to-Peer Trading: Cornerstones of Europe’s Decentralized Energy Future

May 5, 2025

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Energy Communities and Peer-to-Peer Trading: Cornerstones of Europe’s Decentralized Energy Future

Across Europe, energy communities and peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading are transforming how electricity is produced, shared, and consumed.

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An Accompanying Program Packed with Discussions and a Wealth of Energy Expertise

April 24, 2025

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An Accompanying Program Packed with Discussions and a Wealth of Energy Expertise

Sun, wind and other renewable sources now provide a steadily growing share of electricity in more and more countries.

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Launch of Special Exhibit on Bidirectional Charging - The Energy Transition Gains Traction

April 17, 2025

Press Release
Launch of Special Exhibit on Bidirectional Charging - The Energy Transition Gains Traction

Electricity from renewable sources has become the new normal – in Germany alone, around 60 percent of net electricity generation came from renewables in 2024.

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Start-Ups Provide Smart Solutions for Smart Grids

April 16, 2025

Press Release
Start-Ups Provide Smart Solutions for Smart Grids

The flexibility market is gaining ground within the electricity industry. The reasons for this are twofold.

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Research, Business and Networking - The New ees Innovation Hub Showcases Storage Industry Innovations

April 10, 2025

Press Release
Research, Business and Networking - The New ees Innovation Hub Showcases Storage Industry Innovations

In 2025, the new highlight of ees Europe, Europe’s largest and most international exhibition for batteries and energy storage systems, will be the ees Innovation Hub.

The smarter E Podcast
Axel Hoffmann, Market Manager at Hager
Apartment Buildings – More Energy transition! How Housing Communities can Contribute to a 24/7 Renewable Energy Supply

The smarter E Podcast Episode 241 | Language: German

October 30, 2025

Apartment buildings, which account for a quarter of total final energy consumption in Germany, can make a major contribution to the energy transition

Elena Metzger, team leader from dena
Energy Transition in Central Asia – Strategies, Structures, Opportunities

The smarter E Podcast Episode 240 | Language: English

October 23, 2025

Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan - These countries are tapping into their potential for a sustainable energy future

Elena Metzger, team leader from dena
Energy Transition in Central Asia – Strategies, Structures, Opportunities

Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan - These countries are tapping into their potential for a sustainable energy future

Marc Gretzinger from SAX-Power
New Storage Systems and Their Efficiency. What Can Multi-level Technology Do?

The smarter E Podcast Episode 239 | Language: German

October 16, 2025

Operators of solar power systems can now use an AC power storage device that supplies 230 volts of alternating current without a hybrid inverter.

Marc Gretzinger from SAX-Power
New Storage Systems and Their Efficiency. What Can Multi-level Technology Do?

Operators of solar power systems can now use an AC power storage device that supplies 230 volts of alternating current without a hybrid inverter.

Luís Vale Cunha, Chair of ETIP SNET
Smart Grids, Smarter AI: The GenAI Revolution

The smarter E Podcast Episode 238 | Language: English

October 8, 2025

AI is central to Smart grids for managing this change and to develop modernised electricity infrastructures that integrate digital technologies

Luís Vale Cunha, Chair of ETIP SNET
Smart Grids, Smarter AI: The GenAI Revolution

AI is central to Smart grids for managing this change and to develop modernised electricity infrastructures that integrate digital technologies

Fabian Flade from Alliance BIPV
Utilising the Potential of the Building Envelope with Building-Integrated Photovoltaics

The smarter E Podcast Episode 237 | Language: German

October 2, 2025

The integration of buildings and PV systems opens up new potential for generating electricity from renewable energies.

Fabian Flade from Alliance BIPV
Utilising the Potential of the Building Envelope with Building-Integrated Photovoltaics

The integration of buildings and PV systems opens up new potential for generating electricity from renewable energies.

Tobias Winter, Indo-German Energy Forum
How AgriPV combines India's energy transition and agriculture

The smarter E Podcast Episode 236 | Language: English

September 25, 2025

India is considered one of the largest agricultural markets in the world, and at the same time, a hotspot for solar energy. See practical examples.

Tobias Winter, Indo-German Energy Forum
How AgriPV combines India's energy transition and agriculture

India is considered one of the largest agricultural markets in the world, and at the same time, a hotspot for solar energy. See practical examples.

Payel Farasa from FINCA
AI Needs Energy Justice: Who Gets Left Behind in the Race for Power?

The smarter E Podcast Episode 235 | Language: English

September 18, 2025

Energy justice is the foundation for digital justice, and Europe's leadership in renewable energy can become a global bridge.

Payel Farasa from FINCA
AI Needs Energy Justice: Who Gets Left Behind in the Race for Power?

Energy justice is the foundation for digital justice, and Europe's leadership in renewable energy can become a global bridge.

Kristian Peter from ISC Konstanz
How could Germany bring back the PV industry?

The smarter E Podcast Episode 234 | Language: German

September 11, 2025

What Germany needs to ensure that PV production has a future in Germany again, and what measures need to be implemented to achieve this

Kristian Peter from ISC Konstanz
How could Germany bring back the PV industry?

What Germany needs to ensure that PV production has a future in Germany again, and what measures need to be implemented to achieve this

Franz-Josef Feilmeier from FENECON
Think Big, Store Smart: Why Battery Storage is the Backbone of the Energy Transition

The smarter E Podcast Episode 233 | Language: German

September 4, 2025

Due to the steady expansion of renewable energies, storage infrastructure has become an essential component of the energy transition

Franz-Josef Feilmeier from FENECON
Think Big, Store Smart: Why Battery Storage is the Backbone of the Energy Transition

Due to the steady expansion of renewable energies, storage infrastructure has become an essential component of the energy transition

Expert Interviews
Expert Interview
SoutH₂ Corridor: Policymakers Need to Step Up Their Game

October 8, 2025

The SoutH₂ Corridor aims to deliver 163 TWh of green hydrogen from North Africa to Southern Germany by 2030 – experts call for stronger political action.

Expert Interview
What Investors in Germany's BESS Market Really Want

September 9, 2025

Expert Interview
What Investors in Germany's BESS Market Really Want

Which financing models do investors prefer? What are the risks involved, and how are regulatory frameworks developing?

Expert Interview
“Support Schemes Are not Made for Hybrid PV Systems”

June 30, 2025

Simon Dupond from SolarPower Europe explains the latest trends and challenges for hybrid PV systems.

Expert Interview
“Support Schemes Are not Made for Hybrid PV Systems”

Simon Dupond from SolarPower Europe explains the latest trends and challenges for hybrid PV systems.

Expert Interview
Electric Trucks in Daily Use – Insights and Market Trends

June 13, 2025

Expert Interview
Electric Trucks in Daily Use – Insights and Market Trends

Tobias Wagner shares his experience as an electric truck driver and why e-trucks are economically viable.

Expert Interview
Electric Trucks Are Coming – and They Need Charging

May 23, 2025

With the Megawatt Charging System (MCS), Siemens is helping enable zero-emission freight transport through scalable, high-performance infrastructure.

Expert Interview
Electric Trucks Are Coming – and They Need Charging

With the Megawatt Charging System (MCS), Siemens is helping enable zero-emission freight transport through scalable, high-performance infrastructure.

Expert Interview
The Road Ahead: How Can Europe Scale Demand-Side Flexibility?

May 2, 2025

Interview with Michael Villa, Executive Director at smartEn on how demand-side flexibility can help Europe meet its energy and climate targets.

Expert Interview
The Road Ahead: How Can Europe Scale Demand-Side Flexibility?

Interview with Michael Villa, Executive Director at smartEn on how demand-side flexibility can help Europe meet its energy and climate targets.

Expert Interview
The Future of Vehicle-to-Grid: Challenges and Hopes

April 28, 2025

Markus Hackmann discusses the current state, future potential, and roadblocks of bidirectional charging.

Expert Interview
The Future of Vehicle-to-Grid: Challenges and Hopes

Markus Hackmann discusses the current state, future potential, and roadblocks of bidirectional charging.

Expert Interview
“Effective Grid Planning Is the Backbone of a Successful and Secure Energy Transition”

April 25, 2025

Interview with Antonella Battaglini, CEO of the Renewables Grid Initiative (RGI) on the challenges of transmission grid planning

Expert Interview
“Effective Grid Planning Is the Backbone of a Successful and Secure Energy Transition”

Interview with Antonella Battaglini, CEO of the Renewables Grid Initiative (RGI) on the challenges of transmission grid planning

Expert Interview
“AI Helps Us Navigate Complexity With Precision”

April 23, 2025

Interview with Nelson Pinho, Global Head of Digital and AI at EDP, about how digitalization and AI are transforming the energy sector

Expert Interview
“AI Helps Us Navigate Complexity With Precision”

Interview with Nelson Pinho, Global Head of Digital and AI at EDP, about how digitalization and AI are transforming the energy sector

Industry News
Industry News
Battery or Hydrogen? The Answer for a Climate-Neutral Future

October 27, 2025

GP Joule demonstrates how integrated energy systems using both technologies are driving forward the energy transition.

Industry News
Electromobility in Africa

October 16, 2025

Industry News
Electromobility in Africa

Government initiatives desire more sustainable transport solutions and the economic advantages of electric vehicles

Industry News
Bidirectional Charging for Everyday Life: First Vehicle2Grid Tariff in Germany Ready to Launch

October 15, 2025

Industry News
Bidirectional Charging for Everyday Life: First Vehicle2Grid Tariff in Germany Ready to Launch

In addition to range and charging speed, intelligent integration of vehicles into the energy system is becoming a key focus, including in Germany.

Industry News
Grid Congestion: How to Successfully Integrate Storage Systems Into the Grid

October 8, 2025

Industry News
Grid Congestion: How to Successfully Integrate Storage Systems Into the Grid

How battery storage can prevent grid congestion, stabilize the power grid, and remain profitable – innovative solutions by ECO STOR.

Industry News
System Services Business Models for Solar Hybrid Power Plants and BESS

October 3, 2025

Industry News
System Services Business Models for Solar Hybrid Power Plants and BESS

System services provide solar power plants and battery storage with alternative revenue streams

Industry News
The Indian PV market: The up-and-coming global player

October 1, 2025

Industry News
The Indian PV market: The up-and-coming global player

India is one of the most important markets for solar energy and offers a great investment environment

Start-up Story
Reactive Power Becomes a Revenue Stream for Renewables

September 22, 2025

How solar and wind farms can tap into the new reactive power market

Start-up Story
Reactive Power Becomes a Revenue Stream for Renewables

How solar and wind farms can tap into the new reactive power market

Industry News
Strategic Foresight Over Reactive Hindsight

September 22, 2025

Industry News
Strategic Foresight Over Reactive Hindsight

How grid operators are overcoming the challenges of the energy transition

Industry News
Europe’s Auto Industry Faces EV Challenge

September 15, 2025

Industry News
Europe’s Auto Industry Faces EV Challenge

Europe’s automotive sector is under pressure: Five strategic action areas for a successful EV transformation.

Webinars
Webinar
Reiche's Energy Transition Reality Check: Current Challenges for Photovoltaic and Storage Companies

November 13, 2025

Webinar with BSW Solar on the current political situation for photovoltaic and storage companies

Register now!

Webinar
Cyber security – secure IT operation of PV systems

September 24, 2025

Webinar
Cyber security – secure IT operation of PV systems

How secure is your solar system? Learn more at the webinar on cybersecurity.

Webinar
How Vehicle-to-X (V2X) & Smart Charging Will Reshape Mobility & Energy Markets

July 2, 2025

Webinar
How Vehicle-to-X (V2X) & Smart Charging Will Reshape Mobility & Energy Markets

Join Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Renault/Mobilize & futurist Lars Thomsen as they explore how bidirectional charging will transform mobility and energy. Realistic theses meet pragmatic insights into the next 260 weeks of innovation.

Webinar
The Future of Energy Storage and Bidirectional Charging

March 27, 2025

Webinar
The Future of Energy Storage and Bidirectional Charging

A strategic executive discussion on how smart batteries, bidirectional charging, and energy storage will become the backbone of the smart grid.

Webinar
Smart Meter Rollout – Status Quo in Germany and What Works Better in Neighbouring European Countries

March 18, 2025

Webinar
Smart Meter Rollout – Status Quo in Germany and What Works Better in Neighbouring European Countries

Germany is lagging behind in the smart meter rollout - no flexibility in the electricity system without digitalisation: no energy transition!

Webinar
Market Study – The German PV and Battery Storage Market

July 30, 2024

Webinar
Market Study – The German PV and Battery Storage Market

Join us for this webinar to gain insights into the current state of solar energy in Germany and the strategies needed to achieve these ambitious targets.

Webinar
Energy With Beauty – Photovoltaics in the Building Façade

July 23, 2024

Webinar
Energy With Beauty – Photovoltaics in the Building Façade

Despite impressive growth rates in photovoltaics, we are still at the beginning of the transformation of our energy system towards CO2 neutrality. We will need a lot more space to accommodate PV modules.

Webinar
All About Power2Drive Europe 2024: Exhibition Program and Tips for Exhibition Visitors!

June 10, 2024

Webinar
All About Power2Drive Europe 2024: Exhibition Program and Tips for Exhibition Visitors!

Do you have a lot to do? And therefore no time for thorough preparation for Europe's largest exhibition for charging infrastructure and electromobility?

Webinar
Charging Infrastructure and Charging Use Cases at a Glance – Market Segmentation, Charging Personas, Success Factor

May 16, 2024

Webinar
Charging Infrastructure and Charging Use Cases at a Glance – Market Segmentation, Charging Personas, Success Factor

Webinar on charging infrastructure

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