Recording of Monday, June 22, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 7:09 .

Transforming Energy Management in Germany: The Future of PV and EV Infrastructure

Germany is undergoing a significant transition in the photovoltaic (PV) and electric vehicle (EV) sectors, emphasizing performance optimization and a smarter approach to energy management. Daniel Kirchner, from Lichtweg Energy as a Service, points out a shift in the PV market from mere energy production to a focus on optimizing performance, including strategies like peak shaving to lower energy costs. The country faces challenges in expanding its EV charging infrastructure, hindered by insufficient charging points and an energy net that cannot support the necessary load. Innovations in energy trading and flexible charging practices are essential for maximizing energy efficiency and sales. Additionally, the Flexsumer model promotes cost reduction and new revenue opportunities for businesses through energy trading, while the repowering of older PV systems is expected to become a focal point over the next 15 to 20 years. Overall, advancements in PV systems and technologies such as heat pumps will play critical roles in achieving a sustainable energy future.

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Speaker

Daniel Kirchner
Head of Technical Excellence & Engineering Strategy
LichtBlick Energy as a Service GmbH
Germany

Talk of session: Smart Solar and Prosumers: Electrification Strategies for Households and Businesses

Rooftop solar remains a key pillar of Europe's energy transition, helping households and SMEs hedge price volatility and maximize self-consumption. With electrification spreading to the heating and mobility sectors, there is a drive towards distributed PV combined with batteries, EV chargers and smart energy system management tools. Despite a decline in rooftop capacities last year, plug-in solar is attracting new customer segments, and more aggregator solutions are starting to unlockflexibility benefits. This session explores how digitalization and new business models are reshaping prosumer's solar+ strategies in an energy system that is becoming increasingly electrified.

Key topics:

• Policy and regulatory drivers of building-applied solar energy
• The latest electrification strategies for homes and businesses
• Overview of technical solutions and business models for turning self-consumption into grid-supporting flexibility

Further Talks of this session:

Intro & Kick-off Presentation: Smart Solar and Prosumers - The New Era for Residential and C&I Solar

Speaker

Nikolai Dobrott
Managing Partner
Apricum - The Cleantech Advisory
Germany

To Talk

From Kilowatt Hours to Flex Power: Why Residential Flexibility Is Europe's Next Big Value Pool

Speaker

Lucinda Murley
Senior Consultant, Flexibility
LCP Delta
United Kingdom

To Talk

Multi-Tenant PV Installations - An Emerging Frontier of Distributed PV Electrification Market Dynamics and Direction

Speaker

Gadi Hirsch
Senior Strategy Manager
SolarEdge Technologies
Israel

To Talk

Q&A

To Talk