Recording of Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 11:14 .

ADI's Innovations in Energy Management and Grid Operations

ADI is a major semiconductor manufacturer with a revenue of $12 billion and a market cap of $150 billion, operating across various business units including energy. Recently, ADI acquired VT Electron, enhancing the digital distribution capabilities for energy management in Ireland. VT Electron's new system features advanced measurement devices and software tools that support data collection for energy monitoring, including indoor and outdoor installations tailored for challenging environments. The stations collect crucial data such as voltage, total harmonic distortion, power metrics, and flicker levels, which are essential for AI applications in grid management. Efficient installation processes for these systems are vital due to the limited number of installers in Germany. The role of AI is set to evolve from data analysis assistance to improving forecasting models and maintenance practices for grid operations. Furthermore, edge computing is anticipated to streamline load balancing and response times by enabling direct communication between households and grid management systems, highlighting an innovative approach to modern energy challenges.

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Speaker

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

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:

Welcome & Introduction

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

From Data to Decisions: Operational Lessons from AI in Utility-Scale Battery Storage

Speaker

Steve Merrick
Staff Product Manager
Wärtsilä Energy Storage
USA

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

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

To Talk

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