The speaker discusses the benefits of smart energy, particularly solar and wind power, and how it can be more cost-effective than traditional energy sources like gas and coal. They highlight that even without solar panels, one can still benefit from the sun and wind, as these sources are part of a large electricity grid.
The speaker also mentions that the transition to smart energy is not just a small-scale, individual effort, but also involves large players in the energy industry. They mention a sustainable Power app launched by Tudelft, the government, and a player, which aims to innovate solutions such as solar panels that generate more with varying shading and future-proof components for the safe and lossless transport of green electricity.
The speaker emphasizes that smart energy allows for more efficient use of power, reducing overload on the grid. They also mention that electricity from sun and wind is cheaper than electricity from gas and coal-fired power stations.
The speaker discusses the use of smart meters, which allow for pay-per-hour electricity usage and have made it possible to have a permanent contract with a fixed rate. They also mention the use of smart energy from Solar Plan, which allows users to see what percentage of their electricity is generated from the sun and wind.
The speaker discusses the potential of electric cars as part of the energy solution. They mention that electric cars can function as a kind of power bank for the home, charging during times of cheap electricity and using the stored electricity later. They also mention that the energy transition is becoming more of a digital transition, with devices that can control the entire energy household.
The speaker concludes by encouraging viewers to participate in the discussion and ask their questions.
1. The speaker explains that smart energy is more efficient and cheaper than traditional energy sources.
2. The speaker mentions that even without solar panels, one can still benefit from the sun and wind.
3. The speaker explains that in the past, electricity mainly came from gas and coal-fired power stations.
4. The speaker mentions that grid operators such as Enexis, Liander, and Tennet have announced investments but face difficulties in keeping up with the pace of sustainability.
5. The speaker discusses the need for innovation in the energy sector, including solar panels that generate more with strongly varying shading.
6. The speaker mentions the launch of a sustainable Powerl app initiated by Tudelft, the government, and big players.
7. The speaker explains that electricity from the sun and wind is cheaper than electricity from gas and coal-fired power stations.
8. The speaker discusses the need for an energy contract based on rental prices, which allows for a permanent contract where the same rate is always paid.
9. The speaker mentions the arrival of the smart meter, which allows for paying per hour, leading to a lot of real green energy and a low electricity price.
10. The speaker discusses the use of smart energy from Solar Plan and how it shows the percentage of electricity generated from the sun and wind.
11. The speaker explains how electric cars can be part of the solution, with examples of cars like the Ionic 5 from Hyundai that can charge bidirectionally.
12. The speaker mentions the possibility of a digital transition in the energy sector, with devices that can control the entire energy household.
13. The speaker discusses the summer plantconnect, which can automatically determine when and at which times it is best to charge or discharge your car.
14. The speaker explains that on a day with a lot of sunshine, it is possible to pump a lot of currents and decide what to do with it, such as storing part of it in a home battery or in the battery of your car.
15. The speaker mentions that it can also be beneficial to deliver the excess energy back to the grid when market prices are favorable.