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The smarter E Podcast

The smarter E
Renewable Energy
Elektromobilität
Electric Vehicles
Maritime Electrification
Building Integrated Photovoltaics
Machine Learning
Energy Optimization
Electric Mobility
Ai-Based Energy Management
Lade Gmbh
CO2 Emissions
Photovoltaic Solar Energy
Marktentwicklung
Ladeinfrastruktur
Germany
Elektrofahrzeuge
Schweiz
Österreich
Smart Charging Wallbox
PV Systems

The smarter E Podcast - for and with the creators of the new energy world. Our podcast is all about the current trends and developments in a renewable, decentralized and digital energy industry. Our host Jonathan Gifford welcome and interview personalities who shape our industry and drive developments forward. Every week on Thursday with a new episode!

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Recorded live in Barcelona at the Solar Quality Summit in February, this episode of The smarter E Podcast examines a critical question for the PV industry: are today’s solar modules built for long-term durability?

As manufacturers push for higher ef... more

Battery capacity is getting bigger, storage duration longer, and batteries more central to how power systems operate.

In this episode of The smarter E Podcast, we look at what’s driving the surge in battery capacity and why expectations for storage ... more

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In this episode of The smarter E podcast, we unpack how bidirectional EV charging is reshaping Europe’s energy and mobility landscape, from market signals to real-world deployment at scale.

We begin with a policy perspective, speaking with Adriana F... more

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After a prolonged period of rock-bottom prices and manufacturing oversupply, solar PV pricing is starting to shift – and the implications could ripple across the global industry in 2026.

In this episode of The smarter E podcast, host Jonathan Giffor... more

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Chiara Baretta
Researcher, Sustainable Polymer Solutions
Polymer Competence Center Leoben (PCCL)
Episode: Are today’s solar modules built to last? – with Chiara Baretta and Steven Xuereb
Steven Xuereb
Executive Director
Kiwa PI Berlin
Episode: Are today’s solar modules built to last? – with Chiara Baretta and Steven Xuereb
Carolina Cruz
Policy officer with Energy Storage Europe
Energy Storage Europe
Episode: Battery capacity is going through the roof – with Carolina Cruz and Pete Tillotson
Pete Tillotson
Senior Research Analyst with Benchmark Mineral Intelligence
Benchmark Mineral Intelligence
Episode: Battery capacity is going through the roof – with Carolina Cruz and Pete Tillotson
Sonia Dunlop
CEO of the Global Solar Council
Global Solar Council
Episode: TSEP #247 Inside 2026’s PV pricing reset
Anna Darmani
Energy Storage Principal Analyst at Wood Mackenzie with over a decade of experience in industry analysis.
Wood Mackenzie
Episode: Big BESS is here to save the day – with Anna Darmani
Renate Egan
Executive Director of the Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics, involved in solar technology research.
Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics
Episode: What’s next in PV cell and module tech – with Renate Egan
Frank Haugwitz
Senior advisor for Apricum with extensive experience in China's renewable energy sector.
Apricum
Episode: China’s massive solar market in transition – with Frank Haugwitz
Johan Söderbom
Thematic leader for smart grids and energy storage at InnoEnergy
InnoEnergy
Episode: #TSEP 242 Start-Ups as Drivers of Innovation and Change to Expand and Optimise the Grid

Hosts

Jonathan Gifford
Host of The Smarter E Podcast; covers energy transition topics with industry leaders
Tobias Bücklein
Host on the Smarter E Podcast network; focuses on renewables, grid innovation, and policy implications

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 69 ratings
  • Very exciting Podcast

    The entire new energy world is covered. From solar to storage to electromobility. Really cool!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Caroline_Carefree
    Germany3 years ago
  • Nice that The smarter E now got a podcast. Happy to tune in.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Frau Antje
    6 years ago

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Guests are top-tier, with practical industry takeaways.
Broad, tech-forward coverage across solar, storage, and grids.

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Battery capacity is going through the roof – with Carolina Cruz and Pete Tillotson
Q: What are the barriers to getting more long-duration storage systems into the system in Europe?
The barriers include lengthy permitting processes, a lack of recognition for long-duration technologies compared to batteries, and the need for market adaptations to support emerging technologies.
Battery capacity is going through the roof – with Carolina Cruz and Pete Tillotson
Q: What does long duration mean? How long are we talking?
Long-duration energy storage typically refers to storage that can deliver energy for over 8 hours, covering multiple hours, days, and even seasonal storage.
Big BESS is here to save the day – with Anna Darmani
Q: What impact do you expect to see with energy storage coming onto the system?
With more renewable coming online, we see increasing negative prices affecting the market; however, the deployment of batteries is expected to help mitigate these issues.
Big BESS is here to save the day – with Anna Darmani
Q: What's the need? What's the big demand for utility scale energy storage in Europe?
The European government has ambitious renewable targets, requiring energy storage to support renewable assets' intermittency. This has engendered significant investment into utility-scale energy storage.
#TSEP 237 Das Potenzial der Gebäudehülle nutzen mit bauwerkintegrierter Photovoltaik
Q: Are there any safety concerns with having a building completely covered in photovoltaic elements?
There are no significant safety concerns from electromagnetic radiation, but careful attention to fire safety and proper planning is required for multiple floors.

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What is The smarter E Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show covers the fast-evolving energy landscape with a strong emphasis on solar, storage, and grid technology, often pairing technical deep-dives with policy and market context. Episodes frequently explore reliability challenges, new materials, and the economics of deploying renewables at scale, while weaving in practical implications for utilities, policymakers, and investors. A notable strength is its ability to translate complex tech and policy developments into timely, actionable insights for professionals shaping the energy transition, often featuring leading researchers, executives, and regional experts.

Listeners are likely industry professionals—engineers, analysts, policymakers, and executives—seeking rigorous perspectives on P... more

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