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Recording of Monday, June 22, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 2:58 .

Overview of EV Grid Integration Session

This session focuses on EV grid integration and the importance of scaling up flexibility within the energy system. Katarina Kramer, the communication and event manager at eMobility Europe, introduces the topic, emphasizing the transition from merely connecting electric vehicles to the grid to leveraging them as crucial components of a smarter energy infrastructure. With the rapid adoption of electric vehicles in Europe, the integration challenge lies in generating value for consumers, fleet operators, and the overall power system. The session will feature speakers sharing practical insights on smart charging, bidirectional charging, and EV flexibility. It aims to transition from pilot projects to scalable solutions that enhance the resilience and efficiency of the energy sector. The format will include short presentations by speakers, followed by a discussion and Q&A.

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Speaker

Katharina Kramer
Communication & Event Manager
E-Mobility Europe

As the number of electric fleets, depots and fast-charging hubs is rising across Europe, grid integration is becoming increasingly important. Large charging sites can either strain local feeders or become controllable and flexible loads that support grid stability if managed smartly.This session highlights the latest experiences from utility companies, network operators, fleet managers and technology providers who are turning e-mobility into an active part of the power system. We will explore how to align charging demand with grid capacity and market signals and also how we can successfully scale up e-mobility with increased demand-side flexibility. What are some best practices already in use? The panelists will also discuss the economic benefits for aggregators and end users as well as the organizational and regulatory conditions that are needed to transition from 'plugging in' to paying off through smart and bidirectional charging. The panel will highlight best practices for integrating demand-side flexibility into a resilient energy system.

Further Talks of this session:

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Anne Bicking
CEO
gridX GmbH
Germany

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Jannik Carl
Senior Energy Markets Manager
Kraken Technologies
Germany

To Talk

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Jan Winkler
Head of Business Development
The Mobility House Energy GmbH
Germany

To Talk

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Amber Woodward
International Public Affairs Manager
Center for NetZero
United Kingdom

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