Negative electricity prices are no longer an exceptional phenomenon in Europe, but rather a reflection of profound changes in the energy markets. Drawing on current market data, this session compares developments in Spain, France, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands and explains why the same energy transition is leading to very different market realities. The focus is on the causes of negative prices, their impact on investments, power purchase agreements (PPAs), and project financing, as well as the role of grid expansion, storage, and demand flexibility. Finally, the markets are analyzed from a strategic perspective, and opportunities for future investments are highlighted.



The growing demands posed by electric mobility, the heating transition and decentralised feed-in present distribution system operators with a key challenge: how can networks be expanded efficiently, cost-effectively and in a future-proof manner? Automated, cross-voltage-level target network planning is the answer to this question. Using intelligent optimisation methods, different network expansion options are calculated and systematically evaluated for specific supply tasks. The result is a sound, transparent basis for decision-making for network operators, which demonstrates significant potential for efficiency gains in network expansion in practical applications. This event provides insights into the methodology, project results and practical application, and demonstrates how automated planning can play a decisive role in supporting grid development in the future.

Geopolitical tensions, volatile commodity markets, and the immense pressure of the energy transition: Europe is in the midst of a radical realignment of its energy security. The comprehensive electrification of the economy and industry is not a new concept - but its momentum has fundamentally changed. Whereas climate protection and sustainability were once the primary drivers, strategic resilience and geopolitical sovereignty now also serve as key drivers behind the plans of the European Commission, national governments, and industry.

This desired transition toward the complete electrification of all sectors - combined with the rapidly rising energy demands of modern digital technologies - is propelling Europe into an era of massive electricity demand. This poses fundamental questions for the entire energy system: How much grid expansion is even feasible at this point? To what extent can smart metering, dynamic rates, and AI-powered systems protect critical infrastructure from overload in real time? And above all: How do we bring these smart solutions to market quickly and on a large scale?

While the B2C market is already undergoing a fundamental transformation due to the rise of heat pumps and e-mobility, the energy industry faces the challenge of managing the tension between traditional distribution grid expansion and decentralized “behind-the-meter” solutions directly at the consumer level.

Under the central theme “Moving Europe to “All Electric”: System Shock or Smart Transition?”, the first day of the E-world Kick-off will focus precisely on these challenges. Look forward to an exclusive fireside chat that will set the strategic framework. In the subsequent high-profile panel discussion, leading figures from the European energy industry will come together to explore the feasibility of - and chart the decisive course for - a potential all-electric future for Europe.

Since 2022, the European natural gas market has been undergoing a historic transformation. Russia’s war of aggression and the shift to LNG have radically altered supply routes and prices. Recent geopolitical crises, such as the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, are causing further uncertainty. How are policymakers responding, and what does the future hold for energy supply?

These pressing questions are the focus of the second kick-off day. Together, during an initial fireside chat and a subsequent panel discussion, we will examine how demand uncertainties are affecting importers, whether a return to Russian gas is conceivable, and how secure Europe’s gas supply will remain this coming winter.

Ludwig Möhring (Managing Director of BVEG) will moderate the entire discussion.

The attack on Berlin’s power grid in early 2026 highlighted just how quickly and extensively critical energy infrastructure can be disrupted.. In addition to physical sabotage, extreme weather events, cyberattacks, supply dependencies, and technical failures also affect the energy supply.

Local communities are often the first to experience the consequences. Under the banner of “resilience,” municipalities, local administrations and municipal utilities - already responsible for a wide range of essential services - are working to prepare for an increasing variety of disruption scenarios. However, viewing resilience merely as yet another task on municipalities’ long to-do list would be an oversimplification.

Resilience can and must become an integral part of municipal energy planning - because it is built long before a crisis occurs, not during one. How can this be achieved? Who needs to take the lead? And which initial steps can be taken quickly and effectively, even without large additional budgets?

The third day of the E-world Kick-off will address these questions. Learn which strategies have already proven effective - and what steps municipalities can take today to be better prepared for tomorrow.



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