Second ESINERGY Webinar "Peak Load Reduction in Practice and Policy"

The ESINERGY project invites all interested stakeholders to join the second ESINERGY webinar, focusing on practical and policy-relevant solutions for reducing peak load and improving the stability of electricity grids.

This online event is designed for energy stakeholders, policymakers, and technical experts interested in topics such as battery storage, smart charging, demand response, and the efficient use of local renewable energy sources. The webinar will highlight real-life examples, tested solutions, and actionable policy insights from across the Danube region.

📅 Date: 20 May 2026
🕚 Time: 11:00 – 12:30 (CET)
💻 Format: Online (presentations, panel discussion & Q&A)
🔗 Registration (mandatory): https://tinyurl.com/ESINERGY

Why participate?

Participants will have the opportunity to:
Understand why peak load reduction is becoming a key energy challenge
Explore practical solutions already implemented in different countries
Learn how these approaches can inform and improve energy policies
Exchange ideas with experts and peers from across the region

Key topics include:

Battery storage and energy demand management
Smart EV charging and local renewable energy integration
Energy resilience in crisis situations
Supporting and scaling energy communities

The webinar will also include an interactive discussion, giving participants the chance to ask questions and share their perspectives.

Featured speakers

Katja Karba (Local Energy Agency Pomurje, Slovenia) – ESINERGY Lead Partner
Dr. Michael Stöhr (B.A.U.M. Consult GmbH, Germany)
Faruk Cerić (Sarajevo Economic Regional Development Agency, Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Andreas Klär / Lukas Keck (Electricity Company Hindelang, Germany)
Andriy Kyrchiv (Energy Efficient Cities of Ukraine)
Melinda Toth (South Transdanubian Regional Development Agency, Hungary)

Join us on 20 May and be part of the discussion on making energy systems more flexible, resilient, and future-ready. ⚡