The short film we sponsored, “Electricity Costs Down to Zero Through Flexibility,” provides a clear and concise explanation of this concept. In just 19 minutes, it demonstrates how smart meters, home energy management systems, and flexible consumers interact within an integrated energy ecosystem. Experts such as Tim Meyer (independent energy expert and author), Linda Rülicke (Expert in Digital Ecosystems, Fraunhofer IEE), and Fabian Maleitzke (Director of Smart Metering, Octopus Energy Group) explain the technical requirements and economic benefits. Concrete practical examples make it clear: those who align their electricity consumption with the availability of renewable energy can already achieve noticeable cost savings today.

"Demand-side flexibility is already paying off today. Now it is crucial to spread this knowledge widely," says Rainer Baake, advisory board member of the Stiftung Klimaneutralität (Climate Neutrality Foundation) and former State Secretary for Energy.

The short film was produced by Jörg Moll Filmproduktion under the editorial direction of the Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Economics and Energy System Technology (IEE) and has been published on erneuerbare.tv. The premiere took place on February 4, 2026, at the Delphi Lux Cinema in Berlin, accompanied by a high-profile panel discussion with representatives from the Federal Network Agency, Stromnetz Berlin, and other experts.

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