The Resilient Energy System: Security in a Changing World

The smarter E Podcast Episode 219 | May 29, 2025 | Language: English

With the recent Iberian blackout still fresh in people's minds, the resilience of Europe’s electricity system has become a central topic in the energy sector. As solar and other renewables scale rapidly, the question arises of how robust and reliable our electricity infrastructure is. The focus is increasingly becoming about decentralization, battery energy storage, grid stability, and the very real risks to energy security that we’re now confronting.

Jonathan Gifford discusses this with Julian Jansen, Director of Growth and Market Development for the EMEA region at Fluence, and Michael Schreiber, Head of Flex for the German market at Octopus Energy.

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About Julian Jansen and Fluence

Julian Jansen, Growth and Market Development Director EMEA region at Fluence

Julian Jansen is the Growth and Market Development Director for the EMEA region at Fluence. He has spent his career in the clean energy sector, with a strong focus on advancing energy storage and technology. Before joining Fluence, Julian was an Associate Director at IHS Markit, where he led consulting efforts on clean energy technologies and previously managed the firm’s global energy storage team.

About Michael Schreiber and Octopus Energy

Michael Schreiber, Head of Flex for the German market at Octopus Energy

Michael Schreiber is Head of Flex for the German market at Octopus Energy, where he oversees a portfolio of customers with flexible assets including electric vehicles, heat pumps, and home storage batteries. He also develops tailored products for these customers. Michael brings 15 years of expertise in energy markets, virtual power plants, product management and holds a PhD in electrical engineering.

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