Industrial Smart Electrification: With Great Power Comes Greater Opportunity

Recording of Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Exhibition Program 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 11:08 .

Industrial Smart Electrification and Decarbonization Strategies

Sylvie Tarnai leads ENERGY POOL, a French flexibility aggregator pioneering Industrial Smart Electrification with operations spanning ten countries. The concept underscores the necessity for increased flexibility in both the power system and industrial processes, helping industries transition away from fossil fuels. Electricity accounts for only one third of Europe’s energy consumption, with industrial heat processes utilizing less than 10%, indicating opportunities for enhancing energy efficiency through electrification. The transition faces hurdles including infrastructure costs and access to financing, despite numerous funds being available. Successful electrification can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 20%, lower energy costs, and unlock new revenue streams, particularly when integrating flexibility into these processes. Case studies reveal significant operational cost savings through innovative energy solutions, such as hybrid systems and e-boilers, demonstrating the economic viability of electrification. The shift toward electrified industrial systems is essential for meeting sustainability targets while increasing competitiveness in the market.

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Speaker

Sylvie Tarnai
Chief Strategy Officer
ENERGY POOL

Talk of session: Demand-Side Flexibility in Action: Best Practices from the Flexible Demand Management Industry

Demand-side flexibility is rapidly emerging as a cornerstone of a resilient, renewable-ready electricity system-and the central focus of the Flexible Demand Management Industry (FDMI), which is dedicated to unlocking, optimising, and valuing flexible demand.This session will bring together four speakers representing key segments of the FDMI to showcase concrete projects and real-world case studies demonstrating how demand-side flexibility is already being deployed in practice. Participants will gain insights into successful implementations-from enabling consumers and businesses to actively manage their energy use, to supporting peak load management, balancing services, and the integration of renewable energy. By highlighting practical experiences across different technologies, markets, and regulatory contexts, the session will illustrate how collaboration between technology providers, market actors, and policymakers can accelerate the deployment of demand-side flexibility. These examples will showcase the tangible benefits flexibility can deliver for the electricity system, businesses, and consumers.The session will conclude with an open Q&A, inviting participants to engage directly with the presenters on the lessons learned, challenges encountered,and policy needs shaping the future of demand-side flexibility.

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