Future-Proof Energy for All Sectors
Germany already generates around 60% of its electricity from renewable sources. The special exhibit “Renewables 24/7” builds on this progress and demonstrates, using Germany as an example, that a renewable energy system is technically feasible, economically viable and socially manageable – around the clock, all year long.
Experience how the special exhibit uses fact-based insights to dispel myths about ‘intermittent power,’ ‘dark doldrums,’ and the supposed unreliability of renewable energy — designed specifically for industry professionals, decision‑makers, and the media.
Explore the four thematic zones: Industry, Commerce, Residential and Mobility.
Each zone illustrates how an intelligent, flexible and renewable energy system works – from generation to distribution, storage, mobility, grid integration and hydrogen technologies. Realistic scenarios clearly convey both opportunities and challenges, such as variability, surplus production, or periods of low renewable output.
Each zone focuses on three key aspects:
Sovereignty Through Flexibility
Industry is the powerhouse of the energy transition. By shifting from fossil fuels to electricity and hydrogen, companies transform from mere consumers into proactive grid partners. Intelligent demand-side management stabilizes prices and secures 24/7 production. Electrifying today means decoupling from volatile global markets and converting energy costs into long-term technological sovereignty and domestic value creation.
Efficiency Through Market Intelligence
In the commercial sector, energy is a strategic competitive advantage. The smart integration of PV, storage, and load management creates highly flexible systems that optimize self-consumption and generate new revenue streams. Decentralized solutions provide a hedge against price spikes and ensure power reliability in all weather conditions. Energy is no longer just a cost center. It is an active driver of economic growth and corporate independence.
Resilience Through Connected Communities
The modern home is the intelligent base station of a reliable energy system. Networking PV, heat pumps, and battery storage enables efficient 24/7 energy supply at the local level. This decentralized intelligence significantly relieves distribution grids and lowers infrastructure costs for society as a whole. Here, climate neutrality becomes a lived reality that fosters personal independence while securing prosperity for future generations.
Sector Coupling in Motion
Mobility is the key to system-wide stability. Electric vehicles act as massive mobile battery storage, absorbing surplus wind and solar power and discharging it when needed. This sector coupling reduces the need for grid expansion and renders fossil imports obsolete. Through bidirectional charging, the vehicle becomes an active part of the energy infrastructure. This is a win for supply security, the climate, and industrial innovation.
Official study launch on June 23, 2026
Is an energy system based entirely on renewable sources secure and affordable for an industrialized country like Germany? In cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE, the Special Exhibit “Renewables 24/7” will present an exclusive accompanying study at the start of The smarter E Europe.
Fact check instead of myths: Scientifically grounded analyses on security of supply, economic viability, and system stability.
Science you can experience: We bring the study results to life in Hall C5 (Booth C5.450) and showcase the technical and economic solutions for a renewable energy system.
Dive deeper ahead of the exhibition: Explore additional studies, insightful webinars, and in-depth whitepapers on the future of energy systems. This section brings together expert knowledge, analyses, and valuable insights – clear, concise, and available anytime.
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Strong partners, associations, and sponsors make “Renewables 24/7” possible. Together, we drive innovation, combine expertise, and shape a sustainable, secure, and affordable energy future.
We thank all contributors for their commitment and valuable support.