Energy

Energy is the fundamental force that powers our world. From the electricity that lights up our homes to the fuel that propels our cars, energy is an essential component of modern life. In our energy posts, we explore the latest developments in energy technology, policy, and innovation.
Energy
Paragraph 14a – We clarify your 12 most burning questions
Paragraph 14a of Germany’s Energy Industry Act (EnWG) came into force on 1 January 2024, and is causing confusion. gridX and PPC answer 12 common questions.
Energy
Stop and go: Italy’s rocky road to energy stability
Italy’s shifting e-mobility market is in need of stability. New regulation incentivizing EV adoption and a free utility market are positive signs of change.
Energy
A kink in the road: UK’s U-turn on net zero targets
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has delayed net zero targets to ease the cost of living crisis. But what does this mean for future energy policy in the UK?
Energy
The Netherlands conundrum: Low grid capacity, high feed-in
Net metering in the Netherlands means high feed-in, while more EVs and heat pumps increase electricity demand. Low grid capacity makes PV self-consumption vital
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Swiss e-mobility: No scaling without integration
Swiss e-mobility ambitions are huge. Learn what is driving the rise of EVs in the alpine country and how mobility operators can reach peak scalability.
Energy
Rising electrical loads in the Iberian Peninsula must become smart
PV systems, EVs, batteries and heat pumps are coming to Spain and Portugal. To handle it, energy companies must be equipped with smart energy management.
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How to avoid the utility death spiral
To decarbonize oil and gas, the utility business model must change. Learn how companies can avoid the utility death spiral and make the switch to clean energy
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Enabling energy democracy with digital solutions
Empowering end users with digital solutions increases energy democracy, or public participation, and encourages more flexible and balanced consumption.
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Buy low. Sell high.
Electricity prices vary a lot throughout a day. With smart energy management consumers can shift their loads to off-peak periods – saving costs and emissions.