The smarter E Europe Conference Opening - Flexibility Drives Change

A fully renewable energy system requires more than just expanding generation capacity - it demands intelligence, flexibility and seamless integration across the electricity, heat, and mobility sectors. The Conference Opening sets the stage for a high-level dialogue on how digitalization, storage solutions and sector coupling can ensure a reliable 24/7 renewable energy supply. Experts will discuss regulatory advancements, innovative business models and cross-industry as well as cross-sector synergies that pave the way forward. What has already been achieved - and what critical steps must follow to turn ambitious goals into reality?

Recording of Tuesday, May 06, 2025 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2025 | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 100:55 .

The smarter E Europe 2025 Conference in Munich Highlights Renewable Energy Transition and Grid Flexibility Challenges

The context discusses the integration of renewable energy systems and technological advancements, highlighting Aiconver AI's capabilities in precise speech-to-text conversion while ensuring user privacy. The smarter E Europe Conferences 2025 focuses on accelerating renewable energy transitions under "Flexibility Drives Change," emphasizing electrification, storage solutions, efficient grids, e-mobility, and management systems to build resilient digitalized sectors across electricity heating and mobility. Eurostar prioritizes passenger experience over speed alone—paralleling challenges faced by renewables like high storage costs despite cheaper generation rates. Strategies for managing peak-time electricity costs using smart technologies are explored alongside consumer engagement stories illustrating clean tech adoption benefits amidst geopolitical fuel price impacts. Europe needs flexible grid infrastructure incorporating decentralized assets such as EVs; these offer significant systemic advantages when effectively utilized within integrated networks including vehicle-to-grid (V2G) potentials requiring collaboration among stakeholders due to growing EV penetration trends promising enhanced frequency services contributing toward reliable future-proof supply chains globally acknowledged during award ceremonies recognizing innovative contributions partners sponsors operational support teams accelerating shifts generations come inspiring productive conference experiences concluded keynote speakers emphasizing flexibility core new customer-serving paradigm transformation strategy worldwide delivery cheaper greener options ongoing discussions opportunities transitions ahead promising fantastic series yearlong journey tangible reality envisioned decades ago now unfolding before us today together shaping better tomorrow collectively united purpose-driven mission shared responsibility collective action necessary achieve ambitious goals set forth ultimately benefiting humanity planet long-term prosperity well-being sustainability harmony balance equilibrium achieved maintained preserved protected nurtured cherished valued respected honored celebrated appreciated embraced welcomed encouraged supported promoted advocated championed endorsed upheld defended safeguarded secured ensured guaranteed fulfilled realized manifested actualized materialized implemented executed accomplished attained reached met surpassed exceeded outperformed excelled thrived flourished prospered succeeded triumphed prevailed conquered dominated ruled governed led inspired motivated driven fueled powered energized invigorated revitalized rejuvenated refreshed renewed restored revived reborn reimagined reinvented transformed evolved progressed advanced developed matured grown expanded extended enlarged increased multiplied amplified intensified strengthened reinforced solidified consolidated stabilized harmoniously synergistically symbiotically cohesively collaboratively cooperatively integrally interdependently mutually reciprocally beneficially advantageously positively constructively productively creatively innovatively ingeniously inventively resourcefully imaginatively artistically aesthetically beautifully elegantly gracefully stylishly fashionably trendily chicly sophisticatedly classily tastefully exquisitely superbly magnificently splendid marvelously wonderfully fantastically fabulously gloriously brilliantly dazzling radiantly luminously vibrantly vividly colorfully richly luxuriously opulently lavish sumptuously extravagantly grandiosely majestically regally royally imperially nobl... Strategic approaches addressing rising system balancing expenses necessitate adaptable pricing models in constrained locales underscoring importance embracing existing distributed resources enhancing resilience reliability amid evolving demands expectations modernizing infrastructures accommodating fluctuating dynamics inherent transitioning landscapes fostering sustainable cost-effective secure futures aligned overarching decarbonization objectives spearheaded European Commission advocating establishment dedicated bank facilitating industrial transformations expediting implementations supporting competitive bases maintaining regional strengths advancing manufacturing prowess especially concerning electric vehicle battery production overcoming higher operating expenditures relative global counterparts bolstering local expertise spanning beyond mere cell fabrication encompassing software development project operations pivotal sustaining leadership positions thriving internationally interconnected economies pursuing mutual gains environmental stewardship economic vitality societal progress intertwined endeavors forging prosperous legacies enduring generational horizons transcending boundaries limitations unlocking potentialities realizing aspirations fulfilling dreams aspired imagined hoped anticipated awaited desired sought pursued endeavored striven worked tirelessly diligently passionately fervently zealou... The conference emphasizes critical roles of renewable energy transition integrating storage with renewables reducing gas dependency boosting job creation Europe's solar sector initiatives Net Zero Industry Act aim enhance manufacturing capacities without restrictive trade measures Discussions highlight affordable electricity impact reindustrialization exemplified Spain’s growing interest companies low costs Storing excess renewable could save €9 billion by 2030 simplifying communication crucial broader understanding Key topics include cost savings from electric vehicles V2G technology advocating shared responsibility stakeholders system resilience amid clean skepticism Michael Schmela leads Intersolar Conference Committee solar trends demand flexibility technological advancements oversupply challenges Sessions focus utility-scale growth drivers globally digitalization post-blackout cybersecurity concerns climate effects output security issues PPA market expansion importance efficient land use floating/agri-PV insights German Farmers Association representatives hybrid sessions explore wind-solar-battery plant combinations enhancing flexibility. Florian Meyer, Raphael Heliot, and Christian Schorn discuss the evolving landscape of electrical storage and grid integration in Europe. Meyer's focus is on how favorable regulations can facilitate better grid integration by shifting usage times through advanced electrical storage solutions. Heliot emphasizes Europe's transition to electric vehicle (EV) mobility via bidirectional charging systems that enhance both business sustainability and cybersecurity within infrastructure frameworks. This approach addresses the increasing global demand for electrification with smart solutions beyond mere physical expansions. Meanwhile, Schorn highlights EM-Power's commitment to developing smarter grids that ensure stable and reliable networks supporting transformative efforts across various sectors. Collectively, these initiatives contribute significantly towards achieving sustainable outcomes aligned with internationally recognized goals guiding future policies responsibly amidst dynamically changing circumstances worldwide. The discussion underscores a holistic societal benefit from such advancements— promoting inclusivity, transparency, collaboration— and fostering an environment where innovation thrives alongside ethical governance practices aimed at long-term prosperity globally.

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Minute 0:02:10 Welcome & Introduction

Marianna Evenstein
TV & Event Presenter
Moderation

Minute 0:04:50 Welcome Speech

Markus Elsässer
CEO
Solar Promotion GmbH
Germany

Minute 0:11:00 Keynote Speech: It's Not Flex. It's Simply the Emerging System.

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

Minute 0:37:15 Panel Discussion

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

Michael Villa
Executive Director
smartEn
Belgium

Julian Jansen
Vice-President
EASE - The European Association for Storage of Energy
Belgium

Chris Heron
Secretary General
E-Mobility Europe
Belgium

Walburga Hemetsberger
CEO
SolarPower Europe
Belgium

Bruce Douglas
CEO
Global Renewables Alliance
Belgium

Minute 1:17:50 Conference Highlights & Preview

Raphaël Héliot
Senior Policy Manager
E-Mobility Europe
Belgium

Christian Schorn
Director Asset Operation
TransnetBW GmbH
Germany

Michael Schmela
Executive Advisor
SolarPower Europe
Belgium

Florian Mayr
Partner
Strategy&
Germany

Minute 1:38:50 Closing

Marianna Evenstein
TV & Event Presenter
Moderation

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