Recording of Tuesday, May 06, 2025 | The smarter E Europe | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 11:22 .

Dynamic Tariffs Drive Consumer Engagement and Present Grid Management Challenges in Energy Sector

The discussion focuses on the adoption of dynamic tariffs in energy markets and their impact on consumer acceptance. Jaakko Rauhala from Capacity IO questions how tariff design can enhance market flexibility, while Erik suggests that although tariffs are a starting point for leveraging flexibility, they need to be complemented by additional market solutions. The conversation highlights challenges with complex tariff structures, emphasizing clear communication and user-friendly interfaces as crucial for encouraging uptake among consumers who generally prefer fixed over dynamic pricing due to unpredictability concerns like surge pricing. Greg notes companies might manage risks instead by handling assets on behalf of consumers. James Alston stresses simplicity and financial incentives when communicating benefits in solar projects to decision-makers. A survey shows most households favor fixed tariffs despite understanding various options available, highlighting the importance of profiling customers based on risk tolerance when promoting new products or services. The session underscores an evolving landscape where increased education has shifted homeowners' interest towards active engagement with energy management technologies such as photovoltaic systems and storage capabilities—suggesting tailored information delivery is key alongside incentivizing informed decisions amidst growing consumer readiness for advanced solutions.

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Talk of session: Truly Smart Solar Prosumers: Managing Energy Bills & Supporting the Grid

With electricity tariffs normalizing after the energy crisis, the rush to buy rooftop solar systems at any cost has ended. However, thanks to falling product costs, residential and C&I rooftop PV remain the largest segment of new PV installations in the EU. The rise of plug-in/balcony solar systems further highlights the growing interest in building-attached solar solutions.This shift presents new challenges: Prosumers are integrating various electrification technologies to maximize self-consumption and reduce their power bills, while energy systems and regulations struggle to accommodate the surge in variable power generators. This session will provide: Insights into the latest solar electrification strategies for distributed energy needs Technical solutions and business models to transform self-consumption systems into grid-supporting assets Discussion on regulatory requirements for sustained distributed solar growth as a key pillar of the energy transition.

Further Talks of this session:

Welcome & Introduction

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Jan Osenberg
Head of System Integration
SolarPower Europe
Belgium

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Fire Chat

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Greg Jackson
CEO & Co-Founder
Octopus Energy Group
United Kingdom

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Powering the Energy Transition With Solar, Batteries and Smart Solutions for Residential and C&I Applications

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Maximizing Prosumer Savings with Utility-Agnostic EMS

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Gadi Hirsch
Lead Analyst, Strategy Group
SolarEdge Technologies
Israel

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Making / CI Solar Profitable: A Belgian Use Case on Stackable BEES Revenues

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Julie Horn
Senior Strategy and Business Development
Virya Energy
Germany

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Al's Power in Optimizing Home Energy Bills - A Case Study of a UK Household

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Luis Castillo
Sales & Solutions Director
Sigenergy
United Kingdom

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