Recording of Wednesday, May 07, 2025 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2025 | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 35:07 .

Experts Highlight Collaboration and Digital Solutions as Crucial for Sustainable Energy Optimization

The discussion highlights the integration of digital solutions and data-sharing practices to enhance grid operations, emphasizing collaboration across sectors. Dr. Pamela MacDougall stresses sharing load projections for better planning, referencing EPRI's past efforts in energy data management. Digitization is identified as crucial for maximizing network capacities through AI tools and smart technologies that manage congestion efficiently and minimize outages using sensors. Karol O'Kane discusses flexible connections allowing increased import capacity during off-peak times without new infrastructure—promoting optimization within flexibility markets as a non-wires solution. Zafer mentions ODCA projects focusing on innovative electrification systems with direct current technology. Dr. MacDougall calls for market adaptability to accommodate rapid system changes, advocating appropriate remuneration for undervalued resources like batteries capable of offering multiple services—a tender seeks 110 megawatts from battery storage products to ease network constraints while developing new infrastructure. Panelists agree on consumer-business collaboration towards sustainable networks, stressing transparency and information sharing as vital components alongside open-source technological advancements toward resilient energy systems aimed at decarbonization goals balanced with competitiveness through collective sector efforts.

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Speakers

Karol O'Kane
Strategy Implementation Manager
ESB Networks
Ireland

Dr. Pamela MacDougall
Head of Energy Markets and Regulation
Amazon Web Services
Italy

Zafer Cankurtaran
Product Manager Energy & Power Solutions
Rittal GmbH & Co. KG
Germany

Talk of session: Enhancing EU Industrial Competitiveness Through Large-Scale Electrification

This session will investigate innovative strategies and collaborative approaches between energy-intensive industries and utilities enhancing cost-efficiency and energy security. It will explore strategies for industries to regain their competitive edge through electrification and discuss collaborative efforts between industries and utilities to shape supportive regulations. Drawing on the Draghi report on EU competitiveness, this session will outline how innovative electrification strategies can help future-proof Europe's industrial sector. Attendees will gain actionable strategies to reduce energy bills, strengthen industrial productivity, and meet environmental targets, all while maintaining a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving global market.

Further Talks of this session:

Welcome and Introduction

Speaker

Ioana Petcu
Senior Advisor - Climate and Industrial Policy
Eurelectric
Belgium

To Talk

Driving Industrial Transformation and Enhancing Global Competitiveness

Speaker

Stefan Hakansson
CEO & Senior Advisor
Oresundskraft AB and GFG Alliance
Sweden

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Panel Discussion

Speaker

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Networks for Net Zero: Delivering the Electricity Network for Ireland's Clean Electric Future

Speaker

Karol O'Kane
Strategy Implementation Manager
ESB Networks
Ireland

To Talk

Closing

Speaker

Ioana Petcu
Senior Advisor - Climate and Industrial Policy
Eurelectric
Belgium

To Talk

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