Blogs and research regarding the energy transition, renewable energies, flexible demand, grid managing, and storage in Europe.
Last week, the EU failed to agree on its 2040 climate target. Again. On paper, it’s about numbers—90% emission cuts, 3% carbon credits, the usual technical negotiations. In reality, it’s about something far more fundamental: Europe’s energy system is deeply fragmented. We call it a “single energy market,” but in practice, we’re running 27 different … Read more
Ever wondered why your electricity bill keeps climbing? The answer might be sitting on your dinner plate. Picture this: millions of Europeans boiling pasta, running dishwashers, and charging EVs at 7 PM sharp. The grid strains. Fossil backup plants fire up. Prices spike. Welcome to peak demand—brought to you by perfectly synchronized dinner routines across … Read more
The Netherlands has invested billions in wind and solar. But without industrial flexible demand, much of this renewable power will be wasted or curtailed. Here’s the uncomfortable truth: Industry is essential to the energy transition. Industry consumes ~40% of Dutch electricity and can shift GW-scale loads in real time—absorbing renewable peaks, stabilizing the grid, and … Read more