Can Renewables Deliver 24/7 Power? Live from The smarter E Europe – with Tim Meyer and expert guests

Recorded on-site at **The smarter E Europe 2026 in Munich**, this special edition of the podcast explores one of the energy transition's biggest questions: how can industrialised economies run on renewable energy, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year? The answer was front and centre at this year's exhibition, where a new study, an interactive 24/7 Renewables showcase, and hundreds of technology innovations demonstrated how a fully renewable energy system could work in practice. We're joined by *Tim Meyer* – author, engineer, consultant, and one of the contributors behind the 24/7 Renewables exhibit – who takes us on a guided tour of the installation and explains why technologies such as electric vehicles, battery storage, and vehicle-to-grid could become essential building blocks of a solar- and wind-powered energy system. Tim also explores why the transition to clean energy is not only a climate imperative, but a major economic opportunity for European industry, with access to abundant low-cost electricity during periods of high renewable generation. We also speak with **Markus Elsässer**, founder and CEO of The smarter E, who reflects on this year's event, the record visitor numbers, the conversations taking place across the exhibition floor, and the opportunities and challenges currently facing the renewable energy industry. Additional guests featured in this special edition include: **Charlotte Senkpiel**, Fraunhofer ISE **Sitaram Chodimella**, Siemens **Stefan Feilmeier**, FENECON **Sören Vahland**, GE Vernova The episode also explores: Whether 24/7 renewable energy systems are now technically achievable Why electric vehicles and vehicle-to-grid could transform energy markets How flexible demand can support solar- and wind-dominated grids The opportunities renewable energy creates for European industry The biggest trends and technologies showcased at The smarter E Europe 2026 The challenges currently facing the solar, storage, and energy sectors --- 🔔 *Subscribe for more conversations on solar, storage, eMobility, and Europe's energy transition.* 📍 *Special Edition Podcast episodes are recorded on-site at major energy events across Europe.* 🔗 Follow us on LinkedIn: The smarter E LinkedIn ✉️ [email protected]