Holger Schneidewindt

EU Energy Union

Will the EU be a Role Model for a Prosumer-centric Energy System?

The EU´s plans for an Energy Union could determine the fate of private small-scale energy prosumers – not only in Europe: a dedicated long-time strategy to switch to a prosumer-centered energy system would send a strong and important signal to…

Holger Schneidewindt25 October 2017

Tenant Empowerment

Germany´s “Tenant Supply Act” – Turning Tenants into Prosumers

The German parliament adopted a legislation late June to promote landlord-to-tenant supply with solar power. It foresees a direct financial remuneration from 2,21 to 3,8 €-Cent per kWh, depending on the size of the PV-installation, for solar energy generated on…

Holger Schneidewindt3 September 2017

Innovative Prosumer Business Cases

War FOR Prosumers: Pooled Battery Storage for Balancing Power

Home battery storage systems are on the verge of a breakthrough with an estimated cost-cutting potential similar to solar panels. Innovative products and services might create attractive additional sources of revenue for prosumers with storage systems on top of self…

Holger Schneidewindt7 February 2017

EU Energy Union

Energy Union – “New Deal” for Consumers or Threat to Energy Democracy?

The Juncker Commission promotes the idea of an Energy Union as "New Deal for energy consumers". But does the Commission satisfy this claim? Or do consumers only function as disguise for an economic support program? This analysis clarifies that many…

Holger Schneidewindt22 January 2017

Will the EU be a Role Model for a Prosumer-centric Energy System?

Germany´s “Tenant Supply Act” – Turning Tenants into Prosumers

War FOR Prosumers: Pooled Battery Storage for Balancing Power

Energy Union – “New Deal” for Consumers or Threat to Energy Democracy?

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