ECO17 Berlin: Sandra Trittin tiko Swisscom Energy Solutions

Summary

Swisscom Energy Solutions, a tech provider founded in 2012, discusses the evolution of the energy industry towards decentralization with the rise of household PV installations, home batteries, and e-cars. They've developed a platform to connect these devices, manage over 10,000 across Europe, and offer real-time data to energy partners for flexibility in the market. Their scalable, universal solution aims to create hybrid business models, benefiting both homeowners and the energy industry, with a focus on small loads and easy retrofits.

Takeaways

• 🏢 Swisscom energy solutions is a Swiss-based technology provider founded in 2012, focusing on the energy industry.
• 🌐 The company has observed a shift from centralized to decentralized energy systems, influenced by the evolution of the internet of energy.
• 🏠 Households are increasingly adopting renewable energy sources like PV installations and home batteries, changing their energy consumption patterns.
• 🔌 Swisscom has developed a platform to connect households with their electrical devices, independent of the device supplier.
• 🔢 Over 10,000 devices are connected through Swisscom's platform across Europe, managed on a per-second basis.
• 🤝 Swisscom collaborates with utilities and device suppliers to extract flexibility from household energy usage for the energy market.
• 💡 The platform allows households to monitor their energy consumption and control their devices remotely, potentially leading to savings.
• 💼 Swisscom aims to create hybrid business models that provide value to both the end customer and the energy industry.
• 📈 The company operates in multiple European countries, creating virtual power plants with residential homes to generate revenue.
• 🚀 Swisscom's platform is scalable, designed to accommodate up to 1 million devices, and has been rapidly deployed across Europe.
• 🛠️ The company's universal approach allows it to connect a wide range of devices, including older heating systems, as easy retrofits.

Q & A

What is the name of the company Sandra Latinas represents?

Sandra Latinas represents Swisscom energy solutions.

Where is Swisscom energy solutions based?

Swisscom energy solutions is based in Switzerland, in Oerlikon, which is close to Zurich.

When was Swisscom energy solutions founded?

Swisscom energy solutions was founded in 2012.

What is the primary role of Swisscom energy solutions in the energy industry?

Swisscom energy solutions is a technology provider for the energy industry, focusing on the evolving landscape from centralized to decentralized energy systems.

What changes in household energy behavior did Swisscom energy solutions observe in 2012?

In 2012, Swisscom energy solutions observed households starting to install PV systems on their rooftops, adopting home batteries, and showing interest in electric cars, leading to a more electricity-focused approach to heating and cooling.

What challenges does the Internet of Energy present to the energy industry?

The Internet of Energy presents challenges such as managing the load changes in households due to the adoption of new energy technologies and meeting the new expectations of households and individuals for energy management.

How does Swisscom energy solutions address the challenges of load management in households?

Swisscom energy solutions created a platform that connects households with their electrical devices, allowing for real-time management and monitoring of energy usage and production.

What is the purpose of the platform created by Swisscom energy solutions?

The platform aims to connect both the energy industry and household consumers, providing real-time data to the industry and enabling consumers to monitor and manage their energy usage more effectively.

How many devices are currently connected to Swisscom energy solutions' platform?

More than ten thousand devices are connected to Swisscom energy solutions' platform across Europe.

What type of partnerships does Swisscom energy solutions have with the electricity industry?

Swisscom energy solutions works with partners such as utilities and device suppliers, including heat pump suppliers like OVO and Vaillant, to extract flexibility from household energy usage and sell it to the energy market.

What business models is Swisscom energy solutions aiming to create with its platform?

Swisscom energy solutions aims to create hybrid business models that provide additional value to both the end customer through web and app access for monitoring and controlling their energy usage, and to the energy industry by utilizing the flexibility of connected home devices for ancillary services and intraday market participation.

What makes Swisscom energy solutions' approach to connecting devices unique?

Swisscom energy solutions focuses on small loads and is scalable, universal, and flexible, able to connect a wide range of devices regardless of the supplier or age, and designed to be cost-effective.

How has Swisscom energy solutions scaled its network across Europe?

Swisscom energy solutions has scaled its network across Europe by operating in Switzerland, Germany, France, and Austria, creating virtual power plants with residential homes and connecting their capacity to the markets.

What is the significance of Swisscom energy solutions' ability to connect devices from different suppliers?

The ability to connect devices from different suppliers allows Swisscom energy solutions to offer a more inclusive and adaptable service, catering to a wider range of customers and their existing devices without requiring specific interfaces or new devices.