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In a fast-changing world, renewable energies will increasingly be responsible for our economy, environment and geopolitics.

On the eve of the official start of The smarter E Europe, the continent’s largest alliance of exhibitions for the energy industry, the winners of this year’s The smarter E AWARD were honored at an official ceremony.

Across Europe, energy communities and peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading are transforming how electricity is produced, shared, and consumed.

Sun, wind and other renewable sources now provide a steadily growing share of electricity in more and more countries.

Electricity from renewable sources has become the new normal – in Germany alone, around 60 percent of net electricity generation came from renewables in 2024.

E-mobility in Europe is still on the rise.

The energy transition has reached a crucial point. The steady growth in power generated by renewable sources of energy is, in turn, giving rise to greater demand for effective grid stabilization solutions.

Following recent elections, Germany is in the process of forming a new government, and the direction of energy policy is set to evolve.

The energy transition is advancing rapidly on a global scale. In many places, electricity from renewable sources of energy is no longer the exception; it is now the rule.

The time for hybrid power plants has come. The combination of power generation from various renewable sources of energy, such as the sun, wind and hydropower, and smart storage technology bring a clear benefit: They allow the cost-efficient integration of electricity from renewable sources into the energy system.

The smarter E Europe 2025, taking place earlier in the year than usual, from May 7–9, 2025 at Messe München, has the motto “Accelerating Integrated Energy Solutions”.

Our electricity is becoming greener and greener – and power generation is becoming more and more decentralized and volatile.

Germany is transforming its energy sector with dynamic electricity tariffs and smart meters under the Digitization of the Energy Transition Law.

Electric cars are capable of much more than “simply” being quiet and emissions-free. Equipped with bidirectional charging technology, they can store electricity and feed it back into the grid later.

The energy world of tomorrow is being built today – and it will be more sustainable, more intelligent and more integrated than ever before.

The worldwide boom in renewable energy continues unabated and is gaining momentum.

After three packed exhibition days featuring inspiring conferences and forums, Europe’s largest platform for the energy industry has once again broken various records

The worldwide boom in renewable energy continues unabated. According to REN21's latest Global Status Report 2024, last year alone, 536 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity was installed worldwide.

The age of the combustion engine is coming to an end. Electromobility is becoming established all over the world.

Around the world, e-mobility is in the fast lane. This is also reflected in the number of exhibitors and their activities in and around the international exhibition Power2Drive Europe: More

Electric mobility plays an important role in the German energy transition and in achieving Germany's climate targets.

The battery industry is steadily moving forward: With the increasing electrification of vehicles and the expansion of renewable sources of energy, the global demand for batteries is growing. New technologies, as well as strategic and geopolitical decisions, will impact the battery and electromobility sectors, creating both opportunities and challenges.

Energy suppliers with a comprehensive range of energy efficiency measures will be awarded in the energy efficiency category at the Energiewende Award ceremony.

The smarter E AWARD moves into the next round and has been completely revamped. From December 1, 2023, companies will have the chance to submit their innovations or projects and compete for The smarter E AWARD – for the first time in five categories.

Through parking lot PV, there is huge potential here to generate green electricity and make dual use of sealed surfaces. Read more here.

Parking lot PV offers huge potential: Solar canopies and charging points turn any lot into a sustainable energy hub.

Bidirectional charging impresses at Power2Drive 2025 – with tech, real-life use cases and political urgency.

Power2Drive Europe 2025 recap: Smart, bidirectional, and megawatt charging drive progress in international e-mobility solutions.

Global carmakers are betting on solid-state batteries—promising longer range, faster charging, and greater safety for EVs.

Climate policy must be stable, socially balanced and investment-proof in order to strengthen electromobility and the economy.

Electromobility is currently the most important approach when it comes to decarbonizing global road traffic.

Digital twins change the way grid operators plan, control and monitor their grids.

New CO2 limits, falling prices & incentives: 2025 marks a turning point for e-mobility across Europe.

EV charging costs vary widely – from 29 cents to 1.37 €/kWh. Why more transparency and fair pricing are essential.

Why negative electricity prices occur and what strategies can help.

How bidirectional charging brings together electric mobility, renewable energy, and grid stability – Insights from the V2G Summit.

The Future Power Grids Conference showed how digitalization, flexibility and storage systems shape grid development.

At Kärnten Netz GmbH, the process for connection approvals for photovoltaic installations is now fully digital.

France’s new provisions on parking lot PV define the dimensions of the parking lots in question, as well as exemptions and penalties for non-compliance.

Start-up interview with Todor Kostov from Reasonance about Atlas, an AI platform for the energy industry

The Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP)'s latest study dives deep into the economic landscape of deploying a megawatt charging infrastructure for long-haul freight, offering crucial insights for policymakers, infrastructure planners, and operators.

The Mobility House shows how V2G services are implemented and brought to market

Cate Blanchett, Ban Ki-moon and others spoke at The smarter E Europe 2024

The smarter E Forum provides a diverse program around smart grids and prosuming.

Start-up iInterview with Nuno Taveira, CEO bei Enfasys

How private consumers can become self-sufficient in the electricity, heating and transport sectors

How flexible consumers help balance the power system.

Why flexible electricity tariffs and dynamic grid charges work best when combined

The Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP)'s latest study dives deep into the economic landscape of deploying a megawatt charging infrastructure for long-haul freight, offering crucial insights for policymakers, infrastructure planners, and operators.