smartEn Smart Energy Europe

🎉 We are thrilled to unveil the new logo for smartEn Smart Energy Europe, the leading European business association dedicated to integrating consumer-driven solutions to unleash the potential of #DemandSideFlexibility. Our vibrant community of over 100 members is committed to creating opportunities for every home, car, and business to contribute to a reliable and decarbonised EU energy system. The rapid growth of the smartEn community is a testament to the equally rapid expansion of the #Flexible #DemandManagement Industry. Our diverse membership encompasses a wide variety of market players, all offering multiple and competitive business solutions to empower consumers to become active participants in the clean #EnergyTransition. Reaching 100 members is a significant milestone for smartEn that not only highlights our collective achievements but also reinforces our commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration within the energy sector. And to celebrate all this, we are excited to reveal our new identity! Stay tuned for more updates and join us in celebrating this exciting new chapter for smartEn!

smartEn, together with corporate #RenewableEnergy buyers, producers, and other #EnergyTransition leaders, calls on the European Commission and Member States to ensure that the draft delegated act on the #EVbattery - #CarbonFootprint methodology recognises power purchase agreements (PPAs) for reducing the carbon footprint of electricity used in battery manufacturing. #SupportPPAs #Sustainability #EU #EVBatteries ✍ Cefic, EnergyTag, Eurelectric, Global Renewables Alliance, The International Tracking Standard Foundation: Founder of I-REC, RE-Source Platform, RECS Energy Certificate Association, SolarPower Europe, WindEurope

Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the 10th Copenhagen #EnergyInfrastructureForum. This marked smartEn Smart Energy Europe's first participation in the #EnergyIF, but it certainly won't be the last! The Flexible Demand Management Industry plays a crucial role in optimising the use of existing and future electricity grids through efficient and flexible consumers. Key topics discussed included distribution grid planning, anticipatory investment, smart grid indicators, and grid incentives through remuneration. Here are my key takeaways and contributions: ⚡️Efficient use of existing and future grids is urgent and essential. This should guide network planning, anticipatory investments, and grid remuneration decisions. ⚡️Distribution network development plans must go beyond meeting passive demand. They should encourage #DemandSideFlexibility as an alternative to system expansion, in line with Article 32 of the #Electricity Directive. This should be supported by the upcoming Network Code on demand response. ⚡️A comprehensive cost-benefit analysis comparing #CAPEX and #OPEX solutions, considering costs for consumers, implementation speed, and risks of stranded assets is crucial. ⚡️Involving market actors and consumers in grid planning is key. ⚡️ Regulators should enable efficient remuneration for system operators using a #TOTEX approach, considering both capital and operational costs equally. This should be complemented by performance targets for efficient network operations. 💡 For more insights, check out our recent publication on efficient and flexible consumers for smart electricity grids 👇 smartEn paper on Efficient and Flexible Consumers for Smart Electricity Grids https://lnkd.in/e6NKXjqe #EnergyIF #DemandResponse #SystemEfficiency smartEn Smart Energy Europe European Commission EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER) Ricardo Renedo Williams

💡 Join #FLEXCON2024 in Amsterdam for an exciting journey into the future of #EnergyFlexibility! Immerse yourself in engaging sessions, hands-on workshops, and valuable networking events with industry experts. Discover innovative ideas and insights driving the #EnergyTransition. Don’t miss out! Book your ticket now and stay ahead in the world of flexible energy. 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/dFAWC37Y 🤝 Flexiblepower Alliance Network - FAN

🤝 We are excited to welcome our new member R8 TECHNOLOGIES! R8 Technologies is the leading artificial intelligence (#AI) technology company that manages 4 million m² of commercial real estate across Europe, including shopping malls, office and public buildings, hotels, etc. The company offers a human-centric AI-powered solution, R8 Digital Operator Jenny, that helps property owners and real estate managers achieve climate-neutral buildings by operating more efficiently, reducing energy costs and carbon footprint while providing the desired indoor climate comfort for user’s well-being. Together, we are committed to fostering a sustainable, low-carbon future by optimising energy use! For more information 🔗 https://r8tech.io/ Press Release 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dqRzEpHu

What a whirlwind the last few years have been for the energy sector! We have worked closely with policymakers, and to have the role of #FlexibleDemand recognised by the EU institutions is one of our proudest moments! We were honored to welcome Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson at our recent celebration of reaching 100 members. Her presence and acknowledgment underscore the importance of flexible demand, which is now at the forefront of EU policies and continues to gain momentum. Our cooperation with the Commission during the previous mandate has been pivotal, and we are eager to continue this partnership as we move into the new EU legislature for 2024-2029. smartEn is committed to supporting the implementation of the 64 provisions set by the EU, empowering consumers to actively participate in the clean #EnergyTransition and be rewarded for it. Here’s to many more milestones and successes! #DemandSideFlexibility

Last Friday marked the end of The smarter E 2024 and we want to take a moment to reflect on our highlights from its biggest edition yet, with over 3.000 exhibitors from 55 countries and 110.000 visitors from 176 countries! ✔ Our joint EMPower_energy booth with our members navitasoft, CyberGrid , EPEX SPOT, OpenADR Alliance, Deftpower, Cleanwatts & Wirepas was a big success! Over the week, we welcomed and exchanged with like-minded professionals from all over the world! Check out our after movie below! ✔ Our members CyberGrid , The Mobility House & sonnen GmbH winning awards in the categories Smart Integrated Energy and Energy Storage, a well-deserved recognition, for the commitment and hard work behind these projects! 🎦 https://lnkd.in/drT5MA3t ✔ Our very well-attended forum session 'Empowering consumers through #DemandSideFlexibility' with Aron Lazarchick - Cleanwatts, Viktor Persson - Siemens, Ciro Lanzetta - i-EM, Michael Johanns - Deftpower, Alexander Kofink - CyberGrid and Aurore Lantrain - EPEX SPOT. If you missed it, check out the recording on-demand:  🎦 https://lnkd.in/dkm2XuGX ✔ Our Chair of the Board, Stefan Doerig's statement on #flexible #DemandManagement and the market trends and solutions offered at the EM-Power energy fair: 🎦 https://lnkd.in/d5pds6Wk Until next year! #TheSmarterE #TheSmarterE2024 💪 Sebastian Kotyla Anna Sylikou Aline Nicolai

Ahead of the European Summit, smartEn is one of the more than 500 businesses and organisations that call on EU leaders to confirm the #GreenDeal as a strategic priority in the next EU mandate. The EU Green Deal is the foundation of a competitive, secure, modern and efficient Europe, providing much-needed clarity and stability to Europe's businesses and citizens. Read the full joint statement here and get on board 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dwabKkTY #GreenDealforEU #EUCO #DemandSideFlexibility

Looking back on #EUSEW2024! As always, it was a unique opportunity to come together at the biggest European event for the clean #EnergyTransition! This year's edition focused on #NetZero energy solutions for a competitive Europe. If you missed our sessions, check out some highlights and key takeaways! ☑ On day 2, our Head of Policy Marion Malafosse joined the session 'When challenge meets opportunity: #HeatPumps & #electricity #grids', organised by EHI - Association of the European Heating Industry & Bundesverband der Deutschen Heizungsindustrie e.V. (BDH). The main takeaways were: ➖  #SmartElectrification of heating: Heat pumps must be capable of reacting to system needs and be digitally enabled to provide flexibility ➖ Valorising #DemandSideFlexibility: Simply deploying heat pumps is not enough, their flexibility must be activated and barriers to demand-side flexibility need to be removed ➖ Incentivising #SystemOperators: They should be incentivized to utilise the flexibility of heat pumps, helping to manage #GridCongestion and the increased variability of the #EnergySystem   ☑ On day 3, Marion also chaired the session “What about #flexibility? How customers can improve power systems” which featured a panel discussion with  NIBE, the Federation of German Consumer Organisations, Compass Lexecon, Voltalis and Sympower. Here, the outcomes of the discussion were: ➖ Demand-side flexibility business models are not a futuristic scenario, tangible & profitable solutions already exist ➖ The potential is huge, but is still untapped as regulatory barriers are still hindering the ability to leverage all benefits ➖ There is an urgency to remove these barriers and activate demand-side flexibility, as there is no time to waste in achieving a sustainable energy system in a cost-effective way We are already looking forward to EUSEW 2025, and for demand-side flexibility to continue gaining momentum in light of the new EU legislature 2024/2029.

With an urgent statement, the Platform for Electromobility emphasised the importance of maintaining the 2035 #ZeroEmission cars goal as a cornerstone of Europe's #EV industrial strategy. This goal drives investment into European automotive, battery, and infrastructure sectors, providing a clear regulatory framework essential for long-term growth. It also boosts the market uptake of affordable zero-emission vehicles, offering consumers more choices. Maintaining the 2035 goal is crucial for achieving decarbonisation targets and enhancing Europe's global competitiveness. smartEn fully supports this position, warning that reversing the goal would harm EU industry and disrupt investments. Let's implement, industrialise and invest for 2035! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dVVbSdXT.