Why Flexibility Makes the Energy Transition Possible

The energy transition is one of the most important projects of our time. Germany aims to shift from coal, gas, and nuclear toward clean electricity from sun and wind. Sounds good, right?

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Here's the challenge: The sun doesn't shine on demand, and wind blows according to its own schedule - not when we're cooking dinner or charging our EVs. Without proper balancing, the power grid can fall out of sync. That's why the German government is planning 20 new gas power plants to provide electricity during extended periods with little wind and sunlight.

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But there's a better way: flexibility.

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Flexibility Means: Using Electricity Cleverly

Imagine your heat pump running at night when electricity is greenest and cheapest. Or your electric car charging when excess wind power floods the grid.

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This is flexibility - the intelligent use of electricity. We adjust our consumption to match available supply. This approach keeps the grid stable and reduces our need for expensive, CO₂-emitting reserve power plants.

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Our Daily Lives Are Full of Untapped Potential

The exciting truth: Enormous flexibility potential lies dormant in our homes. Millions of devices could help stabilize the grid - but aren't doing so yet. Currently, mainly large industrial facilities adjust their electricity consumption flexibly.

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Yet private heat pumps, EVs, solar systems, and battery storage are ready to contribute. The potential is enormous - home storage systems alone could provide over 1600 megawatts of flexibility. What's missing? Smart control technology that connects these devices and enables them to work together.

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The Solution: The Virtual Power Plant

This is where the virtual power plant comes in. It networks many small systems into one large, digital power plant. Each device remains in your home while working together as a team, no longer sitting idle but actively contributing.

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A virtual power plant detects in real time whether there's too much or too little electricity in the grid. It then automatically controls when your devices charge or pause. You don't have to plan anything.

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Currently, NeoGrid® AI is already optimizing the charging processes of thousands of electric vehicles, with home storage systems coming soon.

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By participating, you help stabilize the grid, access cheaper electricity, and earn rewards - up to 300 €per year - without any disruption to your daily life.

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