The questions facing the sector are becoming more complex, and more contentious. To create space for these conversations, smartEn launched What the Flex!: a new interactive debate format that moves beyond traditional panel discussions.
Jean-Baptiste (Head of Energy and Flexibility, IGNES) shares his perspective on why residential buildings, interoperability, and smarter use of energy demand will be central to Europe’s energy transition.
Recently appointed as a smartEn Demand-Side Flexibility Ambassador, Guro Grøtterud shares her perspective on why demand-side flexibility must be treated as a core system tool, not an afterthought, and why waiting for “perfect conditions” risks slowing down Europe’s energy transition.
Munich/Pforzheim, April 2025 – As Europe advances toward electrification and a renewable-based energy system, one critical challenge remains: balancing supply and demand efficiently.
Munich/Pforzheim, April 2025 – Electrification is a key driver of industrial decarbonization, but without a smart and flexible approach, it risks becoming a cost burden rather than a competitive advantage.
Europe’s energy transition is well underway, but let’s be clear: we are not moving fast enough in the areas where it matters most.
