Recording of Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 10:10 .

Advancements in AI-driven Energy Storage Management

Steve Merrick, a software product manager at Wärtsilä, emphasizes the transformative role of AI in managing energy storage systems, particularly through a joint venture with RCT Solutions that aims to enhance energy analytics. With approximately 10 gigawatt hours of storage already deployed, and another 20 gigawatt hours anticipated, the challenge of managing the considerable data generated from these systems is paramount. Effective data extraction processes involve organizing, analyzing, and applying insights to drive operational decisions, enabling organizations to convert raw data into actionable strategies. A comprehensive approach to solutions, including stakeholder collaboration and continuous improvement, is critical for optimizing performance. Additionally, AI techniques, such as operational anomaly detection, provide insights that help anticipate issues and enhance trading strategies. Understanding discrepancies in energy estimates versus actual performance is essential for improving trading accuracy and profitability, illustrating the importance of precise adjustments in response to dynamic market factors.

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Speaker

Steve Merrick
Staff Product Manager
Wärtsilä Energy Storage
USA

Talk of session: Can We Trust AI to Run the Grid? From Data Infrastructure to Operational Intelligence

Grid operators are no longer asking whether AI belongs in control rooms, but when they will be able to rely on it. AI tools for forecasting imbalances, detecting congestion, supporting dispatch decisions as well as enabling digital twins and edge intelligence are advancing rapidly. At the same time, European frameworks are evolving to support data-driven grid operation.But trust is not built on model accuracy alone - it requires real-world deployment, transparent validation and clear human oversight. During this 90-minute session, speakers will share concrete results from deployed systems. Find out where AI-assisted operation has delivered measurable improvements, what data infrastructure is genuinely needed and what regulatory conditions can help a tool move from the pilot phase to one that becomes part of daily operations.

Further Talks of this session:

Speaker

Luís Vale Cunha
Board Member, European Affairs, Policy & EU Projects
E.DSO and E-REDES

To Talk

From Legacy to Leadership: Europe's Digital Grid Transformation - Regulatory and Data-Governance Framework

Speaker

Christiane Mann
Chair of the T&D Europe Working Group on Grid Digitalisation
T&D Europe
Belgium

To Talk

Empowering Grid Operators: Intelligent AI Agents for Next-Generation Energy Networks

Speaker

Smaran Subbaiah
AI Product Manager
Siemens AG
Germany

To Talk

Hedging Risks in a PV-Heavy Market: Data-Driven Solutions to Forecast Grid Imbalance

Speaker

Diya Achi
R&D Data Scientist
CSEM SA
Switzerland

To Talk

Smarter Grids Through Edge Intelligence: ADI's Vision for the Energy Transition

Speaker

Christoph Scharfenort
Manager Sales & Business Development DACH
VT Electron (ADI)
Ireland

To Talk

Panel Discussion: What Does It Take for a Grid Operator to Trust AI in Daily Operations?

To Talk

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