Recording of Tuesday, May 06, 2025 | The smarter E Europe | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 11:32 .

GreenVolt's Grinvolv Communidadša Expands Energy Solutions with 70 New Community Projects in Portugal.

Grinvolv Communidadša, a subsidiary of GreenVolt, focuses on decentralizing energy production and consumption to enhance accessibility for everyone. Their business model is straightforward: localize the production and consumption of durable energy through community-based initiatives. This involves engaging producers and consumers in various sectors like industrial installations, sports facilities, etc., aiming to balance supply with demand efficiently. The company has successfully established 70 energy communities representing a capacity of 30 MW since its inception in Portugal in 2022. GreenVolt’s approach includes utilizing technological platforms that support social engagement while addressing financial aspects related to sustainable energy solutions. They emphasize creating projects that not only provide economic benefits but also preserve cultural heritage sites by integrating renewable energies into these areas. The overarching goal is to inspire other European regions by showcasing how decentralized models can be both economically viable and socially beneficial as they prepare for broader implementation across Europe by July 2026.

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Speaker

José Queirós de Almeida
CEO
Greenvolt Communities
Spain

Talk of session: Smart Electrification of Demand

While variable renewable electricity generation is increasing, its cost-effective integration in the energy system remains a challenge. The electrification of consumption, from households to industries, has stagnated at around 23% across Europe. The electrification of demand could place unnecessary strain on the system if it is not made more flexible. To support an increasingly intermittent energy system, peaks in electricity consumption must be avoided and electrified consumers rewarded for shifting demand to another time of the day. The session will present solid business models to support the flexible consumption of renewable electricity in homes, buildings and industries.

Further Talks of this session:

Welcome and Introduction

Speaker

Michael Villa
Executive Director
smartEn
Belgium

To Talk

Bringing Heat Pump Flexibility to Life

Speaker

Janosch Balke
Product Manager Energy Service
Viessmann Climate Solutions
Germany

To Talk

Enabling Smarter, More Flexible Energy Consumption

Speaker

Dr. Michael Schreiber
Head of Flex
Octopus Energy
United Kingdom

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Build Smart Not Hard - Practical Steps From Energy Assets to Markets

Speaker

Tarvo Õng
CEO
Fusebox Energy
Estonia

To Talk

Dynamic Tariffs and Demand Flexibility: a Viewpoint from the Nordics

Speaker

Julien Cossé
Chief Strategy Officer
Nord Pool / Euronext Group
Norway

To Talk

Panel Discussion

To Talk

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