Future-Proof Energy for All Sectors
Germany already generates around 60% of its electricity from renewable sources. The special exhibit “Renewables 24/7” builds on this progress and demonstrates, using Germany as an example, that a renewable energy system is technically feasible, economically viable and socially manageable – around the clock, all year long.
Experience how the special exhibit uses fact-based insights to dispel myths about ‘intermittent power,’ ‘dark doldrums,’ and the supposed unreliability of renewable energy — designed specifically for industry professionals, decision‑makers, and the media.
The special exhibit is spatially developed with NEXT CIRCULAR, an impact operating system for smart spaces, translating complex thematic content into a structured visitor experience.
In cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE, an exclusive accompanying study was developed for the special exhibit “Renewables 24/7”. It explores how a reliable and climate-neutral energy system based on renewable energy can become a reality by 2045. Download the study
Explore the four thematic zones: Industrial, Commercial, Residential and Mobility.
Each zone illustrates how an intelligent, flexible and renewable energy system works – from generation to distribution, storage, mobility, grid integration and hydrogen technologies. Realistic scenarios clearly convey both opportunities and challenges, such as variability, surplus production, or periods of low renewable output.
Each zone focuses on three key aspects:
Sovereignty Through Flexibility
Industry is the powerhouse of the energy transition. By shifting from fossil fuels to electricity and hydrogen, companies transform from mere consumers into proactive grid partners. Intelligent demand-side management stabilizes prices and secures 24/7 production. Electrifying today means decoupling from volatile global markets and converting energy costs into long-term technological sovereignty and domestic value creation.
Efficiency Through Market Intelligence
In the commercial sector, energy is a strategic competitive advantage. The smart integration of PV, storage, and load management creates highly flexible systems that optimize self-consumption and generate new revenue streams. Decentralized solutions provide a hedge against price spikes and ensure power reliability in all weather conditions. Energy is no longer just a cost center. It is an active driver of economic growth and corporate independence.
Resilience Through Connected Communities
The modern home is the intelligent base station of a reliable energy system. Networking PV, heat pumps, and battery storage enables efficient 24/7 energy supply at the local level. This decentralized intelligence significantly relieves distribution grids and lowers infrastructure costs for society as a whole. Here, climate neutrality becomes a lived reality that fosters personal independence while securing prosperity for future generations.
Sector Coupling in Motion
Mobility is the key to system-wide stability. Electric vehicles act as massive mobile battery storage, absorbing surplus wind and solar power and discharging it when needed. This sector coupling reduces the need for grid expansion and renders fossil imports obsolete. Through bidirectional charging, the vehicle becomes an active part of the energy infrastructure. This is a win for supply security, the climate, and industrial innovation.
Do you remember the interactive touch-table at the Renewables 24/7 special exhibit during The smarter E Europe? You can now navigate the energy system of the future from the comfort of your own home: Our popular simulation is now live for you as a web version!
Simulate the power supply for the years 2025, 2035, and 2045 yourself. See firsthand how our energy system masters extreme weather conditions such as "Dunkelflaute" (dark doldrums with no wind or sun) or immense solar generation surpluses. This simulation proves: A reliable, renewable energy supply is guaranteed at all times and under any weather condition!
Science & Technology Behind the Simulation:
The Methodology: How realistic is this simulation? Extremely. The insights displayed are derived from real-world 2025 system and market data. For the future scenarios of 2035 and 2045, the simulation integrates highly accurate, scientifically proven scenario simulations developed by the renowned Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE. You are not just playing through mere theory, but interacting with data-backed reality.
The Battery Booster Impact: What happens when the wind stops and the sun sets? Activate the "Battery Booster" to visualize the immense potential of intelligent, market-driven energy storage. You will instantly see how these modern batteries secure grid stability. They eliminate the need for traditional, carbon-heavy, gas-fired capacity mechanisms, while keeping the power supply completely secure and continuous.
Please note: This feature can only be used on desktop devices.
Dive deeper ahead of the exhibition: Explore additional studies, insightful webinars, and in-depth whitepapers on the future of energy systems. This section brings together expert knowledge, analyses, and valuable insights – clear, concise, and available anytime.
What does an energy system powered by renewable energy around the clock look like? Our accompanying film brings practical solutions for buildings, industry, business, and mobility to life:
Developed with NEXT CIRCULAR, the on-site experience follows a clear and intuitive visitor journey, bringing together content, interaction and spatial orientation in one cohesive exhibition environment.
Explore the accompanying program
Strong partners, associations, and sponsors make “Renewables 24/7” possible. Together, we drive innovation, combine expertise, and shape a sustainable, secure, and affordable energy future.
We thank all contributors for their commitment and valuable support.