Summary
– The smarter E Europe offers insights on how private consumers can become self-sufficient in electricity, heat, and transport
– More than half of the 19.3 million residential buildings in Germany will need to be equipped with photovoltaics in the next 20 years
– Solar power can be used for charging electric cars and heat pumps, leading to an increase in electrification in transport and heating sectors
– Collaboration between different trades is essential for successfully building a comprehensive energy system
– Dynamic electricity tariffs, flexible consumers, and integrated energy solutions are emphasized at The smarter E Europe exhibition.
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The smarter E Europe, Europe’s largest alliance of exhibitions for the energy industry, will be taking place from June 19 to 21 at Messe München. This event aims to showcase how private consumers can become self-sufficient in electricity, heat, and transport in a smart way, creating new business opportunities for installers and system providers. With around 3,000 exhibitors and over 115,000 expected visitors, the event will highlight the importance of residential buildings in solar expansion throughout Europe. It is estimated that over 19 million residential buildings in Germany will need to be renovated and equipped with photovoltaics in the next 20 years, emphasizing the role of solar systems with storage in meeting energy needs.
The adoption of solar power and storage systems in residential buildings is not only aimed at supplying the home with electricity but also at providing energy for electric cars and heat pumps. The combination of PV systems, storage systems, electric cars, and heat pumps forms an effective network of electricity-generating, storing, and consuming units. In Germany, the sale of heat pumps has increased significantly, indicating a growing trend towards electrification in the transport and heating sectors. The industry offers a range of components, from PV systems and wall boxes to smart meters, but successful integration of these components requires collaboration between various trades including electrical, plumbing, heating, and air conditioning.
The electricity system requires flexibility to provide a renewable energy supply 24/7, and small consumers with home energy systems can play a crucial role in balancing electricity generation and consumption while optimizing self-consumption. One way to better coordinate supply and demand is through dynamic electricity tariffs, where consumers base their consumption on current electricity prices that change based on supply and demand. By 2025, all electricity suppliers in Germany will be required to offer dynamic electricity tariffs, contingent on the installation of smart meters. The smarter E Europe event emphasizes the importance of cross-industry solutions for achieving a renewable energy supply in the electricity, heating, and transport sectors.
The trade fair alliance at The smarter E Europe will focus on accelerating integrated energy solutions to address the evolving energy needs of consumers and businesses. With a goal of promoting 24/7 renewable energy supply, the event will showcase the latest technologies and innovations in the energy industry. Visitors can explore a wide range of components and solutions, learn about emerging trends in the industry, and network with experts and professionals from around the world. By emphasizing the importance of collaboration between different trades and the adoption of sustainable energy solutions, The smarter E Europe aims to drive the transition towards a cleaner and more efficient energy future.
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