The End of Subsidy-Driven PV: How System-Level Optimization Turns Homes into Market Participants

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Recording of Thursday, June 25, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Exhibition Program 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 10:07 .

GridX and the Future of Renewable Energy for Prosumers

GridX is positioning itself as a leader in renewable energy accessibility, aiming to make it affordable for all. The company has over 240,000 connected assets that activate 40 megawatt hours of flexibility daily, targeting utilities and energy retailers amid regulatory changes in Germany. A significant shift occurs in 2027 when new photovoltaic installations will no longer receive feed-in tariffs, prompting prosumers to explore innovative business models for sustainability. Prosumers currently receive about €370 annually from subsidies, potentially decreasing with a switch to direct marketing. To mitigate potential revenue losses and enhance profitability, GridX proposes aggregating prosumer households into a trading pool that can access various market opportunities. The implementation of dynamic grid fees and bidirectional charging technology is also being explored to optimize energy usage and stabilize the grid. The upcoming Agnes reforms in 2029 may necessitate equitable cost-sharing measures among photovoltaic generators to support grid expansion. Overall, adapting to these changes is critical for prosumers' success in a competitive energy landscape.

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Speaker

Irene Guerra Gil
Energy Market Expert
gridX

Home and Building Energy Management Systems (HEMS & BEMS) are becoming essential tools for installers and system integrators delivering smart, energy-efficient buildings. From PV, EV charging and storage to heating, automation and grid interaction, modern EMS solutions must be easy to integrate, interoperable and future-ready. This session highlights practical solutions, standards and real-world implementations shaping the next generation of smart homes and buildings.

Further Talks of this session:

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Dr. Anurag Mohapatra
Group Leader, Center for Combined Smart Energy Systems
Technical University of Munich

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Stefan Feilmeier
Deputy CEO
Fenecon

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Niklas Hemberger
Head of Bidi Home
The Mobility House GmbH

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Jorge López Lanzuela
Product Manager
meteocontrol GmbH

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Willi Appler
Co-Founder and CCO
clever-PV

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