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The future is timed: Time of use & dynamic tariffs explained

What does Germany’s smart meter rollout have to do with Jon Snow? In this episode, Christian Augustin breaks down dynamic tariffs – how they work, why they matter and how they’re changing the way we use energy.

EnWG 2.0: Diving deeper into Germany’s energy reforms (German)

This episode of Watt's up with energy? follows on from the previous episode on §9 EEG. Marco and Carsten show how smart energy management systems, digital innovations and new regulatory changes are helping PV system owners to maximize their self-consumption, reduce costs and open up new revenue streams.

What is the EnWG Novelle? (German)

In this special German language episode, energy experts Marco Rues and Carsten Schäfer break down the EnWG Novelle. From digital grid connection points to new feed-in limits, they unpack how updates – especially Paragraph 9 EEG – aim to keep the grid stable as PV adoption soars.

§14a: The airbag of energy

What do airbags and energy grids have in common? Theben Smart Energy’s Head of Sales, Tina Hadler, tells us, plus the role of smart meters and how grid stability depends on demand-side flexibility.

Watt’s up with PPC?: Make software, not hardware

PPC founder Ingo Schönberg break down Germany’s energy shift – smart meter gateways, Paragraph 14a and the power of digitalization. Flexibility, collaboration and a “software over hardware” approach are shaping the future of renewables, e-mobility and heat pumps.

Paragraph 14a: The hero of the energy transition?

Nicolai Stickler dives deeper into Paragraph 14a – Germany’s push for a smarter, more flexible grid. From smart meters to dynamic grid fees, explore the challenges, opportunities and impact on the future of the energy system.

What is Paragraph 14a? The German regulation shaking up energy systems

We're kicking off 2025 with a close look at Paragraph 14a, Germany’s latest push for grid stability and smarter energy use. Nicolai Stickler breaks down how this regulation drives EVs, heat pumps and EMS adoption.

Taking HEMS from startup to scale-up

Baptiste Feron and Robert Fritzsche share their journey of scaling a home energy management system – from startup to scale-up. They dive into the technical and regulatory challenges of building a flexible EMS, the power of hardware partnerships and staying mission-driven in the energy transition.

Watt’s up with Soly?

Thijmen van Nijnanten from Soly shares how the company evolved from solar provider to full-scale energy solutions leader. From expanding into new markets to dynamic tariffs and homeowner empowerment, discover what’s shaping the future of energy management.