Recording of Thursday, June 25, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Exhibition Program 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 30:41 .
The program emphasizes the importance of knowledge exchange to advance the energy transition across various countries. Denmark and the UK are leading examples with significant strides in renewable energy, supported by government incentives and technological advancements. Ecotricity is a pioneer in Britain's renewable landscape, promoting wind, solar, and green gas initiatives. The integration of battery storage solutions is essential for stabilizing energy grids and improving flexibility. France has faced challenges due to its nuclear dependence, aiming to reduce its reliance on nuclear power while dealing with public resistance to wind installations. Spain has seen rapid growth in its renewable sector, driven by fluctuating energy prices, but still struggles with developing flexibility and storage solutions. Overall, effective customer engagement, awareness, and supportive regulations are critical for the successful transition to renewable energy sources.
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Julia Züleyha Pohl
Director Research Operations
EUPD Research
For the tenth time, The smarter E Europe, Europe's largest alliance of exhibitions for the energy industry, will present the Energy Transition Award (German: Energiewende Award, EWA) to the most innovative energy suppliers on June 25, 2026, in Munich. The award recognizes outstanding municipal utilities whose innovative solutions and strong commitment make a significant contribution to transforming the energy industry in the fields of electricity, heat, energy efficiency, and mobility. Sharing knowledge, mastering challenges - as part of the award ceremony, winners from the DACH region will take part in panel discussions, offering valuable insights into their success stories. They will present their solutions and outline the key challenges and opportunities of the energy transition from their perspective.For the third time, the Energy Transition Award will also be presented internationally, honoring companies in Denmark, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Through this initiative, The smarter E Europe and EUPD Research recognize lighthouse companies that serve as role models through their commitment and innovative strength. The aim is to foster knowledge sharing and inspire energy utilities across Europe.Inspiration for Europe - the key drivers will showcase their solutions and strategies in an exclusive panel discussion addressing the specific characteristics of their respective markets. Participants will gain first-hand insights into how the energy transition is being advanced in these countries, which challenges have been successfully overcome, and which innovations can serve as models for the rest of Europe.The Energy Transition Award is a joint initiative of The smarter E Europe and EUPD Research.Its mission is to honor pioneers whose innovation, sustainability efforts, and dedication contribute significantly to achieving Europe's climate goals.
Further information is available at: www.energiewende-award.de/en/
Further Talks of this session:
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Markus A.W. Hoehner
CEO
EUPD Research
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Markus A.W. Hoehner
CEO
EUPD Research
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Markus A.W. Hoehner
CEO
EUPD Research
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Markus A.W. Hoehner
CEO
EUPD Research