Shaping the Energy Transition with Vehicle-to-Grid

Special Activities and Public Day

The highlight of the event was Public Day on October 8, which provided visitors with an in-depth look at real-world V2G testing and deployment. This day drew a wider audience from throughout the e-mobility sector, including business developers, media reps, and industry leaders eager to see the latest advancements in Vehicle to Grid.

The day began with opening words and a warm welcome from Michael Blohm from the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy and Karin Teichmann from EUREF Campus. Their remarks underscored the importance of cross-sector collaboration and innovation in advancing V2G technology.

Attendees then joined a guided CharIN Testival tour led by CharIN’s CTO, Michael Keller, who walked participants through the whole testing environment. The tour showed how charging systems and communication protocols came together in real-world conditions, demonstrating V2G’s potential.

One of the highlights was the Energy Management and Bidirectional Charging session, where Sebastian Wolfsteiner and Fabian Schilf from Schneider Electric discussed the path to interoperability in home applications. Juergen Werneke of Hubject then led a discussion on overcoming interoperability challenges, focusing on practical solutions for industry-wide V2G adoption. Stefan Morscher from The Mobility House further motivated the audience with insights into leading the V2G revolution and connecting cars to market flexibility.

The day concluded with a lively Q&A session and closing words from Michael Keller, leaving participants inspired and informed about the transformative potential of V2G.