Recording of Thursday, June 25, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Exhibition Program 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 11:55 .

Navigating Energy Solutions for European SMEs Amid High Costs

High electricity costs in Germany are impacting both households and businesses, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Many of these SMEs lack dedicated energy management teams and expertise, making it difficult for them to adapt to complex energy solutions. Trawa specializes in providing tailored utility solutions for businesses with annual power consumption between 1 and 100 gigawatt hours across Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands. The company focuses on behind-the-meter applications, offering advanced battery systems that can result in significant savings on electricity costs, potentially up to 40%. Trawa acknowledges the challenges faced by SMEs, such as resource constraints and regulatory uncertainties, which hinder investment in flexible energy solutions. The importance of short amortization periods is highlighted, as businesses are hesitant to commit to long-term investments due to fears of changing regulations. A concerted effort to provide comprehensive solutions and support is essential to facilitate the transition of traditional Mittelstand companies to modern energy practices and to optimize their electricity usage effectively.

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Speaker

David Budde
CEO
trawa

Talk of session: From Flexibility to Profit: Flexibility Models for the new Energy System

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.

Further Talks of this session:

Welcome and Introduction

Speaker

Matteo Banchi
Membership & Business Development Officer
SmartEn

To Talk

The Nordic Flexibility Model: how Smart Batteries are Accelerating the Renewable Grid

Speaker

Alasdair Firth
Chief Product Officer
Emaldo

To Talk

Turning Flexibility into Revenue: How Virtual Power Plants Optimize Batteries, Flexible Loads and Renewable Assets Across Multiple Markets

Speaker

Julian Kretz
Head of Product Development and Management
Next Kraftwerke GmbH

To Talk

Flexibility: The Most Valuable Currency in Energy Markets

Speaker

Dr. Christof Petrick
Chief Technology & Portfoliomanagement Officer
Energy2market GmbH

To Talk

Turning Co-Located Assets into Flexible, Revenue-Generating Energy Hubs

Speaker

Tim Landenberg
Key Account Manager
KACO new energy

To Talk