Energy System 2050 - Towards a Decarbonized Europe

Recording of Tuesday, June 13, 2023 | The smarter E Europe Conference | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 14:08 .

Speaker

Dr. Massimo Moser
Project Manager Energy System 2050 Study, Strategic Grid Planning
TransnetBW GmbH
Deutschland

Talk of session: How to Speed up the Energy Transition

Having a look at the energy transition today, we know very well where we are. But in order to find out what is needed to achieve the targets, we need to have a clear picture of what a future system may look like. What is the amount of load, what are the different kinds of generation, and what are the system needs for granting a reliable energy supply. In this session, we will have a look at what the future transmission and distribution systems may look like. We really have to speed up our efforts if we are going to reach our targets! During the panel discussion, key industry stakeholders involved in shaping the energy industry of the future will share their opinions and ideas.

Further Talks of this session:

Welcome & Introduction

Speaker

Session Partner: E.DSO

Luís Vale Cunha
E.DSO
Belgium

To Talk

Accelerating the Twin Green and Digital Transition of the EU's Energy System

Speaker

Dr. Vincent Berrutto
Head of Unit
European Commission
Belgium

To Talk

Looking Ahead to the Energy Transition, Will the Grids Be Able to Meet the Short-, Medium- And Long-Term Challenges?

Speaker

Luís Vale Cunha
Director of European Policies and Projects
E-REDES
Portugal

To Talk

Panel Discussion: How to Speed Up Energy Transition

Speaker

Dr. Roland Roesch
Director - IRENA Innovation and Technology Centre
IRENA International Renewable Energy Agency
Deutschland

Luca Ribolla-Irico
Principal Director, Network of the Future Lead for Europe
Accenture
Italy

Christiane Mann
Chair of the WG Grid Digitalisation
T&D Europe
Belgium

Carmen Gimeno
Secretary General
GEODE
Belgium

Michelangelo Aveta
Business Hubs Advisor - Policy Integration Lead
Eurelectric
Belgium

To Talk

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