Recording of Thursday, June 25, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Exhibition Program 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 10:22 .
Imaldo, led by Chief Product and Marketing Officer Alistair, operates across three market segments: residential, commercial & industrial (C&I) under one megawatt, and utility above one megawatt. The company produces its own batteries for residential use, utilizing Virtual Power Plant (VPP) software, while adopting a partnership model for utility and C&I operations, collaborating with aggregators in Europe. Denmark leads in renewable energy with 92% generation from renewable sources and encourages consumer participation through dynamic tariffs rather than heavy infrastructure investments. Despite the growth of renewable energy generation, integration into existing grid infrastructures remains a challenge, particularly in Denmark, where many connection requests are pending. The European Commission forecasts substantial investment needs for infrastructure upgrades, estimated at around 584 billion. However, innovative financing models and a transition towards comprehensive energy solutions as services are being pursued to engage consumers and manage energy consumption more effectively. The shift focuses on reducing upfront costs and enhancing public participation in energy solutions, while questioning the necessity of traditional infrastructure investments.
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Alasdair Firth
Chief Product Officer
Emaldo
As electrification and decentralisation reshape the power system, utilities and market actors are redefining how value is created and captured. This session explores how flexibility can be translated into viable business models and new revenue streams across the energy system. From demand-side flexibility and aggregation to digital platforms and dynamic pricing, discover how flexibility moves from pilot projects to scalable, profit-generating solutions-while supporting efficient and resilient grid operation.
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Julian Kretz
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Dr. Christof Petrick
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Energy2market GmbH
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Tim Landenberg
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KACO new energy
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David Budde
CEO
trawa