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🍟From office desks to Starnberg Lake: How our Munich office does summer afterworks 🚴♂️ Last week, our Munich team traded their desks for the stunning shores of Starnberg Lake. Since we have no shortage of sports enthusiasts at gridX, two cycling crews (Gravel & Road) pedaled straight from the Munich office to stretch their legs before joining the rest of the team. Safe to say, the burgers, fries and drinks tasted twice as good after that ride! 🌅 Escaping the city hustle with a view of the lake and mountains was the perfect backdrop for our Munich crew to reconnect, relax and share some time outside of work. Even an unexpected summer storm on the way home couldn't dampen the mood. And thankfully, everyone made it back safe, sound and fully recharged for the next day.  👉 Want to join our next team outing? Find your place at gridX: https://lnkd.in/e-Fpsm-D #LifeAtgridX #TeamSpirit #CompanyCulture #MunichOffice #StarnbergerSee 

🎧 Before we kick off August If you haven't had the chance yet, now's the perfect time to catch Part 1 of our special two-part 'Watt's up with energy' podcast. It's the perfect listen to wrap up your July, with Part 2 dropping on August 11. Tune in here: https://lnkd.in/e5hPwN9S #EnergyTransition #HEMS #VirtualPowerPlants #CleanTech

😎 July is a wrap, there’s plenty to catch up on. Here’s what’s inside this month’s newsletter: 💯 The latest product breakthroughs our teams delivered this quarter 7️⃣ Our newest ‘Ready for gridX’ partnership with the fast-growing, international OEM Sigenergy 👀 Our third-party verified cybersecurity ranking that places us above the global benchmark 1️⃣ Part one of our two-part podcast episode with 🟣 Chris Bernkopf, co-founder and CEO of Podero 🦆 A deep-dive into how Germany’s changing load profile is evolving from the ‘Duck Curve’ to ‘Canyon Curve’ 🔋 Our E.ON Drive charging infrastructure success story featuring Rahul Bhanu Enjoy the read! #Cybersecurity #EVCharging #Flexibility #EnergyNewsletter

🔄 At gridX, our teams work tirelessly to constantly deliver more value to our customers (and end customers). We stay two steps ahead of regulation, innovations and market trends to roll out the features that matter. 💼 Yesterday, for example, the draft bill on the amendment of the EEG was approved by the German Federal Cabinet, making direct marketing the only way to maintain the profitability of small photovoltaic systems from 2027 onwards. Our new feature, automatic inverter configuration, paves the way for not only direct marketing in Germany, but also G100 compliance in the UK and the phase out of net metering in the Netherlands. 🔧 We understand that for installers, every second during installation counts and return visits are an absolute no-go – which is why we enabled single-touch compliance and default heat pump optimization. 🤖 We've also sped up customer support processes by integrating cutting-edge AI support capabilities and unlocked new features for cloud-connected EVs. 👇 Check out the slider below to view the home energy management features we rolled out last quarter to deliver a more seamless, scalable and profitable energy management experience. #NewFeatures #ProductDevelopments #ProductValue #HEMS #EnergyManagement

☀️ One-quarter of the European Union's electricity was produced by solar power for the first time ever in June 2026. In Germany, 36% of electricity was generated from solar power. 📉 This rapid growth in solar, combined with rising electrification, is causing bigger fluctuations in supply and demand and thus making Germany's residual load – total electricity demand not covered by renewables – far more volatile, often going into negative (meaning renewable generation exceeds demand). 🦆 As seen in the graph below, Germany's steeper and increasingly negative duck curve highlights the urgent need for flexibility services that intelligently store excess renewables and shift demand based on grid and market signals in near-real time. Only then can renewable capacity increase, while also stabilizing the grid. ⚡️ Read our updated duck curve blog to learn why Germany's duck curve is getting steeper and how flexibility mechanisms like market-based and grid-based load shifting, as well as explicit flexibility trading, are the necessary tools to flatten the curve: https://lnkd.in/dv5qwD4q #DuckCurve #CanyonCurve #Flexibility #RenewablePower

🛠️ Installers shouldn’t have to choose between speed and compliance. That’s why the new Installer Hub, one of the three redesigned interfaces in XENON 2.0, gives installers a dedicated workspace to commission, verify and troubleshoot home energy management systems from start to finish. ✅ Step-by-step guided onboarding that eliminates manual steps and reduces time on site ✅ Less than 90 seconds to scan the whole network via parallel asset scanning ✅ Built-in regulatory compliance for Germany’s §14a EnWG and §9 EEG, as well as the UK's G100 requirements ✅ Live system views after installation to verify successful commissioning and troubleshoot whenever needed ✅ Trusted by installers across Europe 🛡️ One of the biggest improvements is regulatory compliance. Correctly configuring assets under regulations such as Germany’s §14a EnWG can be challenging, especially when installers are expected to interpret complex requirements while on site. Installer Hub builds the right defaults directly into the commissioning workflow, helping reduce manual decisions, minimize compliance risks and keep installers focused on the installation itself. 🚀 The result is a faster, smarter and more reliable installation experience for everyone involved. 👇 Watch the video to see the new Installer Hub in action.

🚀 Press release: PV Green network and gridX are teaming up! 6️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ Under their ELIO brand, the fast-growing network for independent installer companies will roll out gridX’s white-label HEMS across Germany, with a target of 600 installations by the end of this year. 🤝 As part of the onboarding process, gridX trained PV Green branches in technical support, sales and installation, helping shorten the time from contract signing to ELIO product launch. 💯 End customers gain immediate access to self-consumption optimization, dynamic tariff optimization as well as time-variable grid fees (§14a EnWG Module 3) and, starting in 2027, flexibility trading and direct marketing. 🎤 “We are very pleased about the strong collaboration with the PV Green team and their decision to let us bring ELIO to life. After all, it is small and medium-sized installers that account for around 80 percent of the German HVAC market and have an incredible impact on the success of the decentralized energy transition,” says Anne B. Bicking, CEO at gridX. 💡 Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/dPmWWNW5 A big thank you to our colleague Tarek Fansa for building this forward-looking partnership as well as the entire PV Green team for their trust. #EnergyTransition #HEMS Image: PV Green Franchise GmbH

Early adopters are rewriting German charging behavior. 🇩🇪 A fundamental shift is occurring in how Germany charges: while pioneers (the first wave of EV drivers) relied almost exclusively on home plugs (92%) and highway stops (81%), the new wave of early adopters is moving toward the city. 🏙️ Destination and workplace charging have become the new frontier. Early adopters are twice as likely to charge at work (53%) and significantly more dependent on public on-street infrastructure (51%) than those who came before them. 🚗 This transition highlights a move away from the "garage-owner" demographic toward urban drivers who require a high-density mix of charging options where they live, work and shop. 📈 Workplace charging, in particular, has surged from 21% to 53%, signaling a massive opportunity for companies to integrate charging as a core employee benefit and grid asset. 🚀 As the market matures, success depends on providing a seamless "charging mix" rather than a single solution, ensuring that infrastructure is as diverse as the drivers using it. 📊 Our latest report analyzes these shifting behavioral patterns and what they mean for the next phase of German EV adoption. 📥 Stay ahead of shifting driver demands. Access the full country deep-dive in our latest report: https://lnkd.in/eBhbaF-c #GermanyEV #DestinationCharging #WorkplaceCharging #EnergyTransition #gridXreport

🏃♂️ Two weeks ago, our Aachen crew hit the track for another unforgettable Aachener Firmenlauf! 🔥 Massive props to everyone for conquering the toughest 9.9 km distance, especially since every participant helps fund local projects focused on health, integration and social inclusion. 🎉 Pushing our limits together for such a meaningful cause made this run an absolute highlight! #AachenerFirmenlauf #TeamSpirit #RunningGoals #SocialImpact #Aachen

📱 A better customer experience starts with better energy visibility. As more households adopt solar, home batteries, EV chargers and heat pumps, they expect more than automation. They want to understand what's happening, why it's happening and how to stay in control. That's why we've redesigned our white-label end user app. ⚡ With XENON's latest app experience, your end customers can: • Monitor live and historical energy flows • Understand EMS decisions and asset behavior • Prioritize assets and adjust charging modes • Create schedules that fit their lifestyle • Receive timely notifications about new opportunities or system limitations The result? ✅ Greater transparency into home energy ✅ Fewer support requests through better self-service ✅ A faster, more intuitive user experience ✅ Higher customer satisfaction and engagement For energy providers, delivering a great digital experience is no longer a nice-to-have. It's a competitive advantage. Watch the video to see how the new gridX end user app helps customers get more value from every connected energy asset. #HEMS #EnergyManagement #CustomerExperience #EnergyTransition #DigitalEnergy #SmartHome #gridX