April 7, 2022 Rising energy prices globally means that more consumers are starting to think about energy independence, such as solar energy, batteries and electric vehicles. However, adoption is currently happening disproportionally among tech-savvy and affluent consumers. Even though consumers may stand to gain even more from these solutions, there are still barriers that exist including upfront costs and access to simple finance to enable the electrification of everything. Together they delved into how energy insights, data and understanding consumer purchasing behaviour can unlock energy independence. They also discussed how to build innovative products and various go to market approaches that enable the energy transition. Key takeaways: Learn about the global trend for energy self-sufficiency Insights into the key barriers for adoption of home energy technologies and strategies to overcome them What European energy providers can learn from Australia and vice versa Meet our guest speakers Jeroen Boersma Jeroen is the Head of Research and Innovation for Brighte, an Australian energy company on a mission to make every home sustainable. Recognised as one of Australia’s fastest-growing tech companies, their sustainable homes platform is helping Australians bring home the benefits of solar energy to accelerate home electrification. Will Ephraim Will is Head of Business Development (UK) at Eliq: an enterprise SaaS provider of customer engagement and energy insights software to the utility industry. Eliq today serves 20+ utilities globally with its SaaS platform delivering energy insights and customer engagement software, such as applications for mobile and web that enable customers to benefit from smart metering by better understanding and managing their energy usage. Will has over 13 years of experience in energy, having worked in several roles at E.ON and Siemens. Fill out the form below to access the webinar – Unlocking energy independence Previous Next