Methodology: We collected most relevant posts on LinkedIn talking about E-world 2026 and created an overall summary only based on these posts. If you´re interested in the single posts behind, you can find them here: https://linktr.ee/thomasallgeyer. Have a great read!
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Digitalization & AI
AI is framed as a control layer for complex energy systems, from forecasting to asset optimization
Utilities and tech firms promote platforms that connect grids, markets and customers instead of isolated tools
IoT metering, LoRaWan and extended reality use cases show that data capture and visualization are now standard capabilities
Data driven operations are consistently linked to improved customer experience and loyalty rather than efficiency alone
Grids & Flexibility
Grid expansion is described as the backbone of the transition, without which additional renewables cannot be integrated
Batteries, biogas and storage concepts emerge as key flexibility tools to handle volatile prices and system stress
Peer to peer trading and local flexibility markets demonstrate how small-scale assets can be monetized in real time
Extended trading hours and more dynamic products are used to align European power markets with global price dynamics
Hydrogen & Green Molecules
Natural gas and hydrogen are treated as continued transition fuels, with a sober view on ramp up speed
A national hydrogen network around 2032 is presented as an ambition that still requires coordinated investment
Market participants describe hydrogen risk as spanning the full value chain, from production to offtake
Policy levers such as quotas are discussed as potential catalysts but no single solutions for a functioning hydrogen market
Heat & Buildings
Measurement of energy flows in complex buildings is positioned as the starting point for credible efficiency strategies
Cities are encouraged to combine waste heat, heat pumps and district networks for scalable decarbonized heating and cooling
Heat pumps shift into a system integration topic, linking electricity, buildings and comfort management
Building digitalization is seen as the main bottleneck, creating demand for platforms that connect devices, data and control
Mobility & Customer Solutions
V2G home charging models with financial incentives show how households can act as flexible system resources
Accountability, planning and permitting are described as bigger hurdles than charging technology for e mobility rollout
AFIR driven charging upgrades are treated as non-negotiable for commercial fleets and roadside infrastructure
Energy and retail players explore flexibility and green mobility offerings to deepen long term residential relationships
Product & Platform Highlights
Grid edge devices such as EEBUS based relay converters illustrate more intelligent control of distributed loads
New storage solutions from engineering firms expand flexibility portfolios beyond classic large-scale batteries
Consumer facing innovations, including extended reality journeys, are used to explain complex future energy flows
PPA and trading platforms professionalize both long-term contracting and short-term optimization in power markets
Partnerships & Ecosystems
Component manufacturers and metering specialists form targeted alliances to deliver interoperable, controllable infrastructure
Cloud and IT providers deepen sector specific collaborations, positioning data and AI as core energy capabilities
Large utilities present their exhibition spaces as ecosystem showcases, highlighting partner solutions alongside in house products
Collaborations between utilities and hyperscale’s are used to scale analytics, security and platform capabilities across regions
Policy, Risk & System Security
AFIR requirements are seen as direct triggers for charging infrastructure investment and compliance programmes
Cybersecurity is treated as a non-negotiable foundation for increasingly decentralized architectures and data platforms
Domestic biogas is positioned as an underused lever for security of supply and additional flexibility
Climate targets are consistently linked to system security, with emphasis on robust designs for stress and scarcity scenarios
People, Culture & Networking
The 25-year milestone of E world reinforces its role as a central meeting point for the international energy community
In person exchanges, from conference sessions to focused dinners, are described as critical for complex deal making
Teams use the fair to showcase talent, leadership and employer attractiveness alongside technical innovations
The overall tone is pragmatic and collaborative, reflecting a shared execution mindset for the energy transition