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Vilnius/Oldenburg, 19 October 2026 – Lithuania’s Ignitis and emsys VPP are expanding their Virtual Power Plant (VPP) partnership to strengthen the stability of the Baltic power grid. As part of expanded collaboration, the VPP implemented by emsys VPP for Ignitis will be upgraded with functionality for providing balancing energy in the Baltic power market.

Oldenburg, September 16, 2026 – More than 70 employees, a route of nearly 80 kilometers, and plenty of tailwind: Under the slogan “emsys cycles to Schillig,” we set off for the North Sea last Friday. The two-day company outing, with a total of about 140 participants, exemplified a corporate culture in which sustainability, physical activity, community, and work-life balance are firmly rooted.

This marks an important step toward bringing renewable energy into the aFRR market. For this project, we closely supported the prequalification process, including the selection of the wind farm and the provision of our system for the prequalification tests. We also provide the system for operational marketing, thereby paving the way for renewable energy to participate in the balancing power and day-ahead markets.

The solar eclipse on August 12 is not only a fascinating astronomical event – it also provides a remarkable real-world example of how closely weather, the atmosphere, and renewable energy are interconnected. However, the potential impact on wind energy is less obvious than that on solar energy.

More than 110 attendees from about 50 companies gathered under our roof to discuss and exchange ideas on various topics related to the Virtual Power Plant. Topics ranged from hybrid parks and balancing power to global market insights and power forecasts. 

Our colleagues Lars and Peter from the Forecasting Key Acoounting team were attending the ESIG (Energy Systems Integration Group) Summer Workshops 2026 in Denver, Colorado, from June 15th-17th. At this year's event, they were sharing insights into two key topics that are shaping the future of renewable energy forecasting: AI-driven forecasting and situational awareness for solar power plants in high-risk areas.

Artificial intelligence now affects almost everyone and nearly every field of work. The renewable energy sector is no exception. But where are the opportunities, and where does AI reach its limits when it comes to delivering accurate forecasts? This topic explored our colleague Eike Arndt in his presentation "AI-Forecast-Driven Remote-Control of Distributed Energy" at ETCSEE 2026 in Budapest.

We have been awarded the Cyber Trust Europe Label in Silver based on the “Cyber Risk Rating Scheme” of the Competence Center for a Secure Austria. Our technical and organizational security is crucial to our daily work, not only within the company but also in direct collaboration with our customers and partners.

Thanks to our commitment to achieving and constantly improving the highest security standards, we have earned the gold classification in the CyberVadis Evidence-Based Cybersecurity Risk Assessment! Cybersecurity is of critical importance to us. Our daily work must adhere to the highest standards to ensure the comprehensive security of our customers, partners, and ourselves. 

The closing event for the DIGITECHNETZ project – Digitalisation Technologies for the Operation of Low-Voltage Networks – took place in Dresden at the beginning of February. We were able to provide significant support for the project with our grid load forecasts for the low-voltage network and develop forecasts at several levels.

Oldenburg/London, 24 February 2026 – Statkraft, Europe's largest producer of renewable energy, and emsys VPP have reached an important milestone in their collaboration. Following the successful connection of the 300 MW Thurrock battery storage facility in 2025, emsys VPP is now enabling Statkraft to manage a gigawatt-scale portfolio of installed battery capacity in the United Kingdom.

How can Panama strengthen its forecasting systems to reliably integrate growing shares of solar and wind power? This was the key question energy & meteo systems addressed in a consulting project commissioned under the Euroclima Programme, implemented together with GIZ and in close cooperation with key stakeholders in Panama.

Oldenburg/Düsseldorf, 6 February 2026 – emsys VPP and Pure Energy are further expanding their long-standing cooperation and are now also jointly entering the balancing power market. The two companies have been working together successfully in direct marketing since 2016 and are now reaching the next milestone in their partnership.

From 10-12 February our team will be in Essen in Hall 6 / 6F122 to share insights and discuss smart IT solutions for power traders, grid operators, and plant operators. Stop by our stand and explore our high-precision solar and wind power forecasts, the emsys grid platform for predictive congestion management and our Virtual Power Plant solutions (SaaS)!