What the 2025 European blackouts mean for the future of home energy management

The Iberian blackout of April 2025 and the Cannes power outage weeks later exposed deep vulnerabilities in Europe's interconnected grid. See what it means for energy players, and how smart home energy management systems can play a key role in protecting households and stabilizing the grid. With real-world insights and a focus on resilience, it's a call to action for the energy industry.

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Energy

The good, the bad and the innovative: 5 effects of the energy crisis

The energy crisis has hugely impacted e-mobility and HEMS. Self-sufficiency optimization, dynamic tariffs and direct marketing have never been more important.

Energy

From energy monitoring to flexibility marketing: Different home energy management system use cases

From energy monitoring to time-of-use tariffs, Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS) can be tailored to meet user preferences and market requirements. Learn how.

Life at gridX

From working student to full-time employee: career development at gridX

Career development is key for a positive company culture. Is energy a good career path? Read Daniel’s story from working student to full time to find out.

XENON

More charging stations, more problems? Not with dynamic load management

New EV charging regulations in the UK necessitate EV smart charging for the rapid scaling of charging infrastructure. Find out why load management is crucial.

Life at gridX

Talent has no borders - Remote work in Germany and Europe

Remote work and working from home have become the new norm. gridX sees this as an opportunity. Learn more about three remote jobs.

Energy

Why you should consider batteries when scaling high power charging

Existing infrastructure is often unable to handle the high loads caused by High Power Charging (HPC). Batteries enable load shifting to enable high charging speeds without costly expansions.

Energy

Energy-as-a-Service 2.0: When life gives you lemons

The smart meter rollout in Germany will cause costs for prosumers to rise. But with energy-as-a-service, market players can turn it into an opportunity.

Energy

It's a gas crisis, not a heating crisis

Gas prices have reached record highs. Heat pumps provide a clean and cost-efficient solution to the gas crisis but we must first overcome a few challenges.

XENON

EV charging management for cascading fuses

Electric cars are increasing exponentially. EV charging management is particularly important at sites with complex cascaded fuses.