We've Rebuilt the Sourceful App from the Ground Up
Last week we released a completely new version of the Sourceful app. Not a facelift, but a full rebuild of both the app and the backend that powers it. Here's what's new, what's temporarily missing, and what's coming next.
How Our Battery Optimizer Actually Thinks
A deep dive into the brain behind your energy system — how our optimizer plans 24 hours ahead, why it sometimes does nothing, and where it's headed next.
Best Home Energy Management Systems in Europe: 2026 Comparison
An honest comparison of the top home energy management systems available in Europe, covering Tibber, Enphase, SolarEdge, sonnen, Sourceful, and more.
Solar Battery Storage: Is It Worth It in Sweden in 2026?
A practical breakdown of costs, savings, and ROI for home battery storage in Sweden. We look at real electricity prices, tax deductions, and whether the numbers actually add up in 2026.
How AI Is Optimising Home Energy Usage: From Spot Prices to Grid Services
AI-powered energy management helps homeowners save money through spot price arbitrage, peak shaving, solar self-consumption, and grid services. Here's how it works in practice across Europe.
What Is Peak Shaving? How to Cut Demand Charges with a Home Battery
Peak shaving reduces your highest electricity demand to lower grid fees. Learn how a home battery can flatten power spikes, cut costs under Sweden's effekttariffer, and keep your energy bills in check.
Nordic Energy Market Explained: How Spot Pricing Works in Scandinavia
A clear guide to how electricity spot pricing works in the Nordic market, from Nord Pool to bidding zones, day-ahead auctions, and why prices vary across Scandinavia.
What Are Frequency Control Reserves (FCR)? A Homeowner's Guide to Grid Services Revenue
How homeowners with batteries can earn money by providing frequency control reserves to the grid. A plain-English guide to FCR-N, FCR-D, and aFRR in the Nordic electricity market.
Peak Shaving with V2X: How We're Turning EVs into Flexible Energy Assets with Bilkompani and Kalmar Energi
Together with Bilkompani and Kalmar Energi, we're enabling V2X technology that turns electric vehicles into flexible energy assets to cut peak demand for property owners.
Explorer v2: A Complete Rebuild of Our Network Visualisation
We've rebuilt the Sourceful Explorer from the ground up. New globe, new features, new experience. Here's what changed.
How We Built a Website for Humans and AI
Building a marketing site that serves four different audiences, welcomes AI crawlers, and prioritises accessibility from day one. Here's what we learned.
Sourceful Energy First with V2X-Compatible EMS
We're launching Sweden's first V2X-compatible EMS. Want to join the journey?
We Built a Full AI-Ready Design System in 1.4 Days. With AI.
And why this matters far more than you think for the future of energy.
Power Tariffs Are Coming - How to Prepare as an Electricity Consumer
From January 1, 2027, all grid operators in Sweden will introduce power tariffs - a new pricing model that changes how you pay for electricity. It's no longer just about how much electricity you use, but also when and how quickly you use it.
Electricity prices change all the time. But your life doesn’t have to.
Does the world really need another app that shows the electricity price? Probably not. But an app that turns that price into clear insights and real savings - that’s what Sourceful Energy does best.
How Stockholm Homeowners Are Saving €267 a Year on Peak Demand Fees
The Problem: Peak Demand Fees (And Why They're Hitting Your Wallet). Most people think their electricity bill is just about how much power they use, but there's actually two separate charges on your bill.
The Complete Handbook to Vehicle-to-Everything for Private Owners
What does V2X actually mean? You've probably heard terms like V2X, V2G, V2H, and V2L - but what do they stand for and why does it matter? Here's a quick guide.
How Does V2X Affect Your EV Battery? The Complete Guide to Battery Health with Bidirectional Charging
The truth about Vehicle-to-Everything technology and what it means for your electric car's battery life
Sourceful EMS - Sync Your Energy Devices and Save Money
Sourceful syncs your meter, solar, battery and EV into one money-saving smart system. All in a single app.
April 2025 Market Update: Frequency Control Reserve (FCR) Prices in Sweden
A quick overview of what happened in April 2025 on the FCR markets in Sweden
Installer, Energy Company, or Market Optimizer?
Sourceful Energy opens its EMS platform for solar panels, batteries, and electric vehicles. Transparency, interoperability, and innovation - build on our open gateway.
A Wake-Up Call for Europe’s Energy Future
Today’s blackout across Spain and Portugal is a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities inherent in our centralized energy infrastructure. When a single point fails, the ripple effects can be catastrophic, disrupting lives, economies, and essential services.
Swedish Grid Services Market: March 2025 Seasonal Trends Explained
Svenska kraftnät’s March 2025 report shows a seasonal rise in FCR balancing service prices - discover what drives the cost and how grid stability is safeguarded.
Europe’s Energy Future Starts on the Rooftop
Smart buildings could deliver over 50% of the EU's daily flexibility needs by 2030, saving billions in grid investments. SolarPower Europe's report highlights how interoperability can unlock this potential today
Evolving Together: Refining the Sourceful Energy Points System
Building a truly effective network of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) is a journey, not a destination. At Sourceful Energy, a core part of that journey involves continuously refining how we recognize and reward the contributions that strengthen our network.
The €4 Billion Secret: How Electric Vehicles Are Becoming Grid Operators' Best Investment
A new report from EY and Eurelectric titled "Plugging into potential: unleashing the untapped flexibility of EVs" reveals how electric vehicles can help stabilize energy grids while saving money for both consumers and grid operators.
AI Energy Price Optimisation
Revolutionary AI Energy Optimisation System for Battery Owners. Sourceful Energy Unveils Game-Changing Smart Battery Management Technology to Maximize Energy Savings and Grid Participation.
Record Low Prices for Frequency Regulation Services in Sweden
Sweden's FCR Market: Record-Breaking Low Prices for Grid Stability Services in February 2025. Key Electricity Market Trends Show Frequency Regulation Reserves Reaching Unprecedented Price Levels
The Great Energy Transformation: Why Timing is Everything
The recent price spike in the Nordic electricity market, where Danish prices surged to 936 EUR/MWh, isn't just another market anomaly - it's a clear signal of the fundamental transformation occurring in our energy systems.
Sourceful Energy: Building the Foundation for Tomorrow's Energy Data Ecosystem
Sourceful Energy provides the first real-time, triple-validated data solution for DERs through our secure Energy Gateway, third-party APIs, and utility meter integration.
Security Concerns Over Foreign Inverters Highlight Need for Local DER Control
Lithuania has announced plans to block certain foreign-made solar inverters through new cybersecurity legislation. This decision underscores the critical importance of maintaining control and ownership of your solar and battery systems.
Sourceful Energy Expands Network Access with P1 Meter Integration
Sourceful Energy Expands Network Access with P1 Meter Integration: Unlock Energy Insights and Rewards Without Solar or Battery Installations.
The Solar Revolution is Here, and Sourceful Energy is Enabling Its Decentralized Future
Solar energy is growing exponentially, with projections showing it could surpass all other power sources by 2040. This rapid growth is driven by plummeting costs and economies of scale. However, challenges such as grid integration and storage need to be addressed.
Powering the Future: The Key to Energy Abundance Lies in Connectivity
We're witnessing the birth of a new era in energy - one that's distributed, renewable, and full of promise. But with this promise comes a challenge: how do we integrate and manage this explosion of distributed energy resources (DERs)?