Green hydrogen is a key element of the energy transition, which also provides incredible opportunities for industry and society in the effort toward climate protection, innovation and sustainability.

Investments and subsidies in the billions, fiercely growing revenues – the storage industry is booming in all areas, from battery production to large storage plants and domestic storage systems.

Notably, photovoltaic systems and large-scale solar power plants combined with electrical energy storage are becoming more and more important for grid control and managing grid congestion, forming the backbone of our energy infrastructure.

The role of e-mobility in the new energy world, charging infrastructure as the intersection between mobility and power grids as well as perspectives on the Vehicle2Grid concept – these are just a few of the topics that await you at the Power2Drive Forum from October 6–8 at the exhibition Power2Drive Europe Restart 2021 in Munich. The major players of the energy transition in the transportation sector will be meeting here: Manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and start-ups will be presenting the latest developments and business models. At the Power2Drive Forum, attendees will have the opportunity to meet influential players in the industry in person.

According to a recent study by EUPD Research, two-thirds of private households name home charging station as an important prerequisite for the purchase of an electric car. Energy suppliers won over just 42% of end consumers with their charging station offerings. Presented results are part of this year’s Energiewende Award for energy suppliers.

For energy suppliers, a sustainable product and service portfolio is more important than ever.

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„intelligent“ systems replacing power meters by 2032

The energy sector is undergoing a fundamental transformation.

enspired trades its customers’ flexible assets on the short-term electricity market.

Our energy supply needs to become flexible, clean and cost-effective. This requires the coupling of the electricity, heat and transportation sectors.

Photovoltaics is booming in Europe, with around 18.7 gigawatts of new capacity installed last year. In addition to rooftop and ground-mounted solar module installations, the development of new areas of production – such as on façades, artificial bodies of water and fields – is key.

A recent EUPD Research survey conducted in the context of the Energiewende Award 2021 reveals that citizens focus more on their own energy consumption.

Kraftblock develops efficient high-temperature energy storage systems.

The public charging infrastructure in Europe continues to grow rapidly - by 35 percent in 2020 compared to the previous year.

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Learn more about the winners of the Intersolar AWARD 2020

Companies and project owners were rewarded for their pioneering solutions with the most important innovation prize in the energy industry.

While green roofs can retain water, rooftops are also needed to generate solar power.

The Cologne-based start-up plans, installs and operates PV systems.

Over 400 exhibitors have already registered to take part next year.

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Due to the pandemic, The smarter E Europe and its four concurrent energy exhibitions Intersolar Europe, ees Europe, Power2Drive Europe and EM-Power Europe will no longer take place from July 21–23, 2021.

There is a strong chance that internal combustion engines will become niche products at some point this decade. In 2020, the number of electric cars worldwide rose to 10.9 million, which marks an increase of more than three million compared with the previous year.