Alix von Haken works at the innovation department of German DSO Netze BW since 2018, focusing on smart distribution networks and channeling the potential of renewable energy resources. Since 2019, she coordinates the field test of the funded research project flexQgrid. In a consortium of nine partners, flexQgrid develops and tests innovative solutions for integrating decentralised renewable generation units as well as consumers such as electromobility into the distribution grid.