E.ON Group Innovation

What a week! We are still buzzing from everything that happened at #NeX25 IAA MOBILITY in Munich. This set a whole new standard, not just in terms of presentation, but with the innovative spirit and solutions E.ON brought to the table. The transformation of energy and mobility is accelerating and E.ON is right at the center. A major highlight: Our strategic partnership with BMW Group Together we are launching Germany’s first commercial Vehicle-to-Grid (#V2G) solution. For the first time, #bidirectionalcharging enables EVs to become active players in the energy system: charging, storing, and feeding energy back into the grid. A milestone that connects mobility and energy. As E.ON Group Innovation, we were excited to bring many other innovation topics to the various stages of NeX25. We discussed corporate flexibility with our pilot customer Schwarzbräu GmbH and partner Bayernwerk, as well as E.ON Digital Technology. We talked about the electrification of heavy transport, which we are building up with MAN Truck & Bus SE & E.ON Energy Infrastructure Solutions, as well as charging in multi-family homes with Laden für alle. Our immense gratitude to the whole E.ON team and especially our Innovation heroes, who invested a lot of dedication and personal commitment to promote their projects on and off stage - the success of this event is your achievement - we could not be more proud! Dr. Lioudmila Simon Alexander Gaytandjiev Christian Adolph Alexander Schul Nazeel Muzadique Gian-Franco Strauß Laura Meredig Philipp Süßmann Dr.-Ing. Alejandro Tristán-Jiménez Markus Grote Joshua Pirrwitz 👏👏👏 And if it's one thing #NeX25 made clear, it's this: #NeX26 can't come fast enough! #itsonus #innovationatEON

Unlocking flexibility – from brewing tradition to energy innovation 🍻⚡ How can small and medium-sized businesses turn energy flexibility into a true competitive advantage? At #NeX2025, we discussed this question together with our pilot customer Schwarzbräu GmbH Leopold Schwarz and project partner Bayernwerk Matthias Leitl. On stage, we explored how smart energy management goes far beyond cost savings: shifting peak loads, optimizing consumption and even creating new revenue streams by actively participating in the energy market.   👉 Read more about how Schwarzbräu brews with smart energy and how flexibility becomes strategy: https://lnkd.in/gpHvZXuN

Together with BMW Group, we have reached a milestone for e-mobility and the flexibilization of our energy system. #NeX25 IAA MOBILITY 😍 E.ON is the first to bring #bidirectionalcharging into the everyday lives of our customers: this allows energy from the BMW #iX3's vehicle battery to be fed back into the power grid. With our new bidirectional electricity tariff, your BMW iX3 will not only be charged in a climate-friendly way. But you will also benefit financially, with a bonus of up to €720 per year with this tariff. This means you can drive up to 14,000 km for free*. Find all the details about the offer here: https://lnkd.in/expE7skF *With the E.ON V2G electricity tariff, customers receive a bonus based purely on the connection time of the BMW iX3 or other compatible BMW models to the BMW Wallbox Professional, provided that Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) is activated as an application (regardless of actual charging/discharging processes). The bonus is 24 cents per hour, with a maximum of €60 per month/€720 per year possible, based on 250 hours of charging per month. With an average working price of 32.97 cents/kWh, the bonus covers up to 2,184 kWh charged per year. Depending on the vehicle configuration of the BMW iX3 50 xDrive, this can cover up to 14,000 km of annual mileage (WLTP) – fuel consumption depending on configuration between 15.1 kWh/100km – 17.9kWh/100km according to WLTP BMW iX3 50 xDrive. In addition to the bonus, there is a feed-in tariff for every kilowatt hour discharged back into the grid.

The perfect duo to save electricity costs and introduce flexibility into a home, no matter the size: MEIN STROM Vision + SolMate 3 from EET Together with EET - Efficient Energy Technology GmbH and enviaM-Gruppe, we developed the first plug & play battery proposition at E.ON. Now SolMate 3 + MEIN Strom Vision is launching in Germany – a modern plug-in storage device that can be easily connected via a power outlet. In combination with the free iONA app and the virtual smart meter, electricity is then stored or consumed when it is cheapest. Learn more about this collaborative innovation project: https://lnkd.in/d87PkT9m Check out enviaM’s offer in detail right here: https://lnkd.in/g2amND7k #InnovationInAction #EONInnovation #Solmate3

Next week is NeX-week! Here are our highlights for E.ON's biggest event of the year at #IAAMobility: Experience the new power era of charging! 🔋🚘 Energy and mobility are coming together. #BidirectionalCharging is at the heart of this transformation and will play a pivotal role in the #EnergyTransition. At #NeX25, E.ON and BMW Group reveal what their close partnership means for the future of charging – and we promise there will be a lot to talk about. Join Dr. Lioudmila Simon and Alexander Pippert as they discuss the future of charging together with Marcus Krieg, Vice President New Business BMW Group. 📍Main Stage⏰ September 10, 14:50-15:30 CET   The energy transition isn’t just about going green — it’s about getting smart. For medium-sized enterprises, energy flexibility is becoming a game-changer. Together with their pilot customer Leopold Schwarz from Schwarzbräu GmbH, Alexander Schul (E.ON Group Innovation) and Matthias Leitl (Bayernwerk) will share how SMEs can cut costs through smart load shifting, boost resilience in volatile markets and even generate new revenue by participating in flexibility markets 📍 Expert Stage ⏰ September 10, 14:30-14:55 CET   How do we make charging work for everyone? 🏙️ More than half of Germany’s population lives in apartment buildings - yet for most of them, the comfort of charging at home remains out of reach. Temporary fixes won’t cut it. We came up with a better solution. Laden für alle Join Nazeel Muzadique, Technical Lead at #LadenfürAlle and housing industry leaders Hans Maier, Verbandsdirektor at VdW Bayern and Ulrich Jursch, Managing Director at degewo AG, as they explore how we can build scalable, affordable, and tenant-friendly charging infrastructure that works for landlords too. 📍Expert Stage ⏰ September 10, 14:30-14:55 CET   🚚 The future of trucking isn’t just about electrification — it’s about coordination. At our panel “Why E-Trucks are more than just big batteries and fast chargers. It’s digital delivery in action” industry leaders from MAN Truck & Bus SE, E.ON Drive Infrastructure, and E.ON Group Innovation will explore how digital coordination is shaping the next era of electric trucking. Sven Steckhan, Henrik Mørch-Larsen, Christian Adolph 📍 Expert Stage ⏰ September 10, 12:00–12:25 CET Get details & tickets here: https://lnkd.in/dNx8Yyry

⚡The future of #bidirectionalcharging is full of promise - but also filled with hurdles. But once key barriers are solved, bidirectional charging could scale fast. And unlock a new era, where EVs are not just vehicles, but flexible energy assets benefitting their owners and supporting a cleaner, more resilient energy system. What do you think - which challenge is the toughest to solve? 🚀 Want to explore the future of energy, mobility, and innovation? Join us on Sep. 10 at #Nex25, E.ON’s flagship energy event. 🎟 Details & tickets: https://lnkd.in/gT8gEByt Part of the IAA MOBILITY

🌍 Bidirectional Charging: Powering the Global Energy Transition Bidirectional charging (V2G) turns EVs into mobile energy storage units. They don’t just consume power, they can also give it back. By doing so, EVs help balance demand, integrate renewables, and make grids more resilient.   The benefits are clear: - Stabilizes electricity grids and reduces fossil-fuel backup - Stores wind and solar energy when nature provides it - Powers homes and communities during outages - Lowers energy costs for households and businesses - Cuts emissions and protects the climate   Still, global adoption depends on regulation and infrastructure. Some countries are already setting the pace. 👉 Our new carousel highlights the Top 5 frontrunners: Denmark, United Kingdom, Netherlands, France, United States. Swipe through to see how these countries are shaping the future of clean energy and climate action. 📖 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ehu63bGy #NeX25 IAA MOBILITY

🚚 The future of trucking isn’t just about electrification — it’s about coordination. E-Trucks need more than kilowatts. They need certainty. That’s why digital infrastructure, like charging reservations, is becoming the true backbone of electric trucking. Successful partners across the industry are working together to tackle systemic challenges: Ensuring route reliability instead of just faster chargers, Turning unpredictable infrastructure into predictable logistics, Optimizing grid planning, fleet operations, and site utilization. 🔍 Curious how this transformation is taking shape? Join the conversation at #NeX25: 📍 Expert Stage of E.ON New Energy Experience powered by E.ON x IAA MOBILITY at ICM in Munich ⏰ September 10, 12:00–12:25 CET At our panel “Why E-Trucks are more than just big batteries and fast chargers. It’s digital delivery in action” industry leaders from MAN Truck & Bus SE, E.ON Drive Infrastructure, and E.ON Group Innovation will explore how digital coordination is shaping the next era of electric trucking. Get details & tickets here: https://lnkd.in/dNx8Yyry Sven Steckhan, Henrik Mørch-Larsen, Christian Adolph #NeX25 #eMobility #ETrucks #ChargingInnovation

In our Inside Innovation series, we’ve shown how we introduce startup solutions to E.ON’s businesses. But real impact starts when a solution scales. At E.ON, we make scaling happen by embedding innovation into the core of our businesses. We work closely with our operational units to ensure system readiness, align key stakeholders early, and adapt processes to support long-term integration. We focus on solutions that are technically mature, operationally scalable, and aligned with regulatory and sustainability goals. From pilot to rollout, we stay hands-on - removing roadblocks, building bridges, and driving adoption across the E.ON Group. Because #scaling isn’t just a step. It’s when innovation becomes transformation. Interested in more innovation insights? Watch the full series of “Inside Innovation” here: https://lnkd.in/exyAV-qD Alexander Schul Kerstin Geppert E.ON Sverige, Markus Schwab Meteomatics #InsideInnovation