The Charge Point Podcast

• Episode 30 - Building the First-Ever VPP for Public EV Charging

  Send us a textIn this groundbreaking episode, we dive into the first-ever Virtual Power Plant (VPP) built on public DC fast chargers in the Nordics—a true industry first that redefines how Charge Point Operators (CPOs) can interact with the power grid. We’re joined by two key players behind this pioneering project: 🔹 Ludwig Hägglund, Energy Market Lead at Recharge, one of the largest public CPOs in the Nordics  🔹 Nicola Miori, Product Management Lead at FLEXECHARGE, the company powering the VPP with its intelligent energy management platform Together, they share how they turned high-power public EV charging hubs into flexible, grid-responsive assets—without compromising driver experience or uptime.  🎙️ Topics Covered: What exactly is a VPP for EV charging—and why it matters now The origin of the collaboration between Recharge and FLEXECHARGE How high-power DC chargers can participate in flexibility markets What this means for CPO profitability, grid integration, and site scalability Lessons learned: regulation, grid constraints, and tech architecture Why flexibility is the next competitive advantage in EV charging  💡 Want to learn more about "Aggregate", our VPP solution? 🎓 Join our free Masterclass on Virtual Power Plants for EV charging, hosted by FLEXECHARGE CTO Robert Brehm.  We’ll explore how VPPs work, what they mean for CPOs, and how to prepare your charging infrastructure for flexibility markets. 👉 Sign up here: https://www.flexecharge.com/resources/webinars  👂 Who Should Listen: Charge Point Operators (CPOs) and eMobility leaders Grid operators, flexibility providers, and energy innovators Investors in EV infrastructure and smart energy Anyone working at the intersection of mobility, energy, and technology You can get more information on our website.Give us some stars please🌟 If you enjoyed the episode, please give it a 5-stars note and leave us a review. Get in Touch:Do you have suggestions for future guests or topics? Reach out to us at [email protected]. Subscribe & Stay Updated:🔔 Make sure to subscribe to the Charge Point Podcast to stay updated on the latest trends and developments in the world of EV charging and energy.📩 You can subscribe to our Newsletter, The Charge Point Journal, by clicking here.🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 And you can follow us on Linkedin by clicking here and connect with Christophe here. ⚡ Let’s keep the conversation—and the electrons—flowing.

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• Episode 29 - Built in Copenhagen: The Next Wave of Energytech Founders

  Send us a textWhat does it take to build an energytech startup in Denmark today? In this episode, host Christophe Lephilibert (FLEXECHARGE) sits down with three emerging founders working at the intersection of energy, mobility, and digital innovation — all building from inside Denmark’s academic and innovation ecosystems. You’ll hear from: Terminus Energy — reinventing the flywheel for ultra-fast, geopolitically independent energy storage Lumina — using predictive AI to improve uptime and profitability for Charge Point Operators Gridlinx — pioneering bi-directional charging for electric boats and motorbikes Together, we explore how Copenhagen’s mix of top universities, early-stage incubators, clean energy leadership, and forward-thinking investors is enabling the next generation of energy solutions. Whether you’re a CPO, investor, policymaker, or fellow founder — this episode offers real insights into the people, technologies, and conditions shaping Europe's energy future.  🎧 In This Episode Intro: Why Copenhagen is primed to lead in energytech Stefan & Alex (Terminus Energy): Flywheels, independence & deep tech in Denmark Mikkel (Lumina): Data, AI & fixing CPO pain points Kenan (Gridlinx): Niche markets, V2X, and the power of the pivot Startup lessons: What it really takes to build in this space Outro: How Denmark is becoming a European energytech hub  🔗 Links & Mentions Terminus Energy: terminus-energy.com Alex Cadell Stefan DobrowolskiLumina Charging: lumina-ai.dk Mikkel WeikopGridlinx: gridlinx.dk Kenan HenriksenDTU Skylab: skylab.dtu.dk Masterclass about Local Load Management - sign up here.You can get more information on our website.Give us some stars please🌟 If you enjoyed the episode, please give it a 5-stars note and leave us a review. Get in Touch:Do you have suggestions for future guests or topics? Reach out to us at [email protected]. Subscribe & Stay Updated:🔔 Make sure to subscribe to the Charge Point Podcast to stay updated on the latest trends and developments in the world of EV charging and energy.📩 You can subscribe to our Newsletter, The Charge Point Journal, by clicking here.🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 And you can follow us on Linkedin by clicking here and connect with Christophe here. ⚡ Let’s keep the conversation—and the electrons—flowing.

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• Episode 28 – From Fuel to Fast Charging: Q8’s Electrification Journey in Scandinavia

  Send us a textIn this second episode of our energy retailer spotlight series, we speak with Marc Skriver-Bayer, who has been at the heart of Q8 Denmark’s transition to electric mobility. With 17 years at the company and a background in finance and strategy, Marc offers a deep dive into how Q8 is redefining its business model, infrastructure ownership, and internal culture in response to the rise of electric vehicles. From early partnerships with E.ON to building and managing Q8’s own EV infrastructure across Denmark and Sweden, this episode explores how and when a traditional fuel retailer should pivot — and what that takes from the inside out.  🧭 What We Cover Marc’s personal journey from finance to EV strategy leadership The turning point for Q8: policy signals, Tesla’s rise, and a new CEO Cultural transformation: shifting mindset from fuel retailer to energy provider Why Q8 moved from renting to owning charging infrastructure The role of geography, temperature, and customer behavior across Scandinavia Q8’s long-term strategy and what’s next for their EV roadmap  🔑 Key Takeaways Electrification requires more than tech — it’s a full cultural and strategic shift Timing matters: moving too early or too late can be equally risky Owning infrastructure enables better control, customer experience, and scaling Even legacy brands can future-proof if they align leadership, policy, and vision  🎓 Related Resource 🧠 Want to go deeper into site optimization and load management?  Watch our free masterclass: Optimise Masterclass Series – Part 2: The Power of Local Load Management  Learn how local load management helps reduce CAPEX and OPEX, and supports the profitability of EV charging infrastructure. You can get more information on our website.Give us some stars please🌟 If you enjoyed the episode, please give it a 5-stars note and leave us a review. Get in Touch:Do you have suggestions for future guests or topics? Reach out to us at [email protected]. Subscribe & Stay Updated:🔔 Make sure to subscribe to the Charge Point Podcast to stay updated on the latest trends and developments in the world of EV charging and energy.📩 You can subscribe to our Newsletter, The Charge Point Journal, by clicking here.🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 And you can follow us on Linkedin by clicking here and connect with Christophe here. ⚡ Let’s keep the conversation—and the electrons—flowing.

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• Episode 27: Investing in the Transition - How VCs Pick Winners in Energy & Mobility

  Send us a textIn this episode of the Charge Point Podcast, host Christophe Lephilibert sits down with three leading voices in venture capital focused on the energy and mobility transition:Thomas Labryga, Partner at Vireo VenturesTerhi Vapola, Founding Partner at Greencode VenturesLaurits Bach Sørensen, Co-founder and Partner at Nordic Alpha PartnersTogether, they discuss:🔍 What VCs look for when evaluating early-stage startups in energy tech and e-mobility⚡ The role of capital efficiency, team dynamics, and early traction in investment decisions🌍 How to balance climate impact with scalable business models📈 The operational playbooks behind scaling success stories like Spirii💬 Why both Vireo Ventures and Greencode Ventures chose to reinvest in FLEXECHARGE in our latest funding roundWhether you're a founder looking to raise, a CPO navigating grid constraints, or an investor tracking where the industry is headed — this episode is packed with practical insights.👉 If you enjoy the episode, please rate us 5 stars and leave a review — it helps others find the show. And don’t forget to share it with a fellow founder, investor, or industry peer.📌 Connect with our guests:Thomas Labryga – Vireo VenturesTerhi Vapola – Greencode VenturesLaurits Bach Sørensen – Nordic Alpha Partners🧑‍🏫 Grid Regulations Masterclass with Dr. Robert Brehm: you can sign up to the masterclass here. You can get more information on our website.Give us some stars please🌟 If you enjoyed the episode, please give it a 5-stars note and leave us a review. Get in Touch:Do you have suggestions for future guests or topics? Reach out to us at [email protected]. Subscribe & Stay Updated:🔔 Make sure to subscribe to the Charge Point Podcast to stay updated on the latest trends and developments in the world of EV charging and energy.📩 You can subscribe to our Newsletter, The Charge Point Journal, by clicking here.🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 And you can follow us on Linkedin by clicking here and connect with Christophe here. ⚡ Let’s keep the conversation—and the electrons—flowing.

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• Episode 26: EVS38 Takeaways - Smart Charging, Storage & Scaling with 4 Industry Leaders

  Send us a textEpisode Summary: In this special episode of the Charge Point Podcast, recorded live at EVS38, Christophe from FLEXECHARGE sits down with four experts shaping the future of EV charging infrastructure across Europe. From high-power hardware and smart software to battery integration and grid resilience, we cover the real challenges and solutions CPOs are facing right now. Featured Guests: Barry Ye, General Manager at Sinexcel Europe  On bringing Chinese-built, CE-compliant DC chargers to Europe, tackling user experience, and aligning with FLEXECHARGE’s HARMON-E platform for smart grid integration. Martin Haagensen Strøm, BU Manager at Omexom Norway  On how Norway is adapting to growing demand from e-trucks and ferries, using high-voltage expertise and BESS to upgrade grid access and support heavy-duty depot charging. Tommaso Difonzo, Business Development Manager at Engie Laborelec  On public smart charging at city scale, and how Rotterdam is optimizing 15,000 public charge points using flexibility and energy market signals. Andreas Gronarz, Energy Storage Business Development Director at Infy Power Europe On the role of modular, liquid-cooled charging systems, energy storage, and how Infy Power is enabling fast, scalable site deployments across Europe. Topics Covered: Grid bottlenecks and battery storage for site optimization Modular, megawatt-scale charging hardware The rise of e-trucks and ferry charging Public smart charging and VPPs (Virtual Power Plants) Interoperability, CE compliance, and local partnerships Off-grid use cases and MPPT-enabled solar integration Smart load management and energy flexibility  Local Load Management masterclass: You can sign up to the on-demand masterclass here.You can get more information on our website.Give us some stars please🌟 If you enjoyed the episode, please give it a 5-stars note and leave us a review. Get in Touch:Do you have suggestions for future guests or topics? Reach out to us at [email protected]. Subscribe & Stay Updated:🔔 Make sure to subscribe to the Charge Point Podcast to stay updated on the latest trends and developments in the world of EV charging and energy.📩 You can subscribe to our Newsletter, The Charge Point Journal, by clicking here.🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 And you can follow us on Linkedin by clicking here and connect with Christophe here. ⚡ Let’s keep the conversation—and the electrons—flowing.

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