Recording of Wednesday, May 07, 2025 | The smarter E Europe 2025 | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 11:45 .

ENEXIS Faces Major Challenges in Energy Transition, Aims to Double Infrastructure and Innovate for a Sustainable Future

David Steenmeijer, a data science and AI specialist at ENEXIS NETBEHEER B.V., discusses the challenges faced by one of the major Dutch regional Distribution System Operators (DSOs) amidst an energy transition. With over 2 million gas connections and nearly 3 million electricity connections, ENEXIS is experiencing rapid growth that demands doubling its infrastructure in ten years—a feat achieved over the past century—despite staff shortages. The complexity increases as consumers feed energy back into systems while seeking sustainable solutions quickly. Congestion issues plague new connection capacities across the Netherlands, necessitating significant investments to maintain grid reliability and efficiency. Digitalization offers potential savings through optimized resource utilization but also introduces cybersecurity risks. Key focus areas include leveraging technology for predictive analytics like Load Forecasting to mitigate congestion proactively and exploring Demand Side Flexibility with technologies such as Vehicle-to-Grid strategies for efficient supply-demand balance. Collaboration among European DSOs is crucial to navigate uncertainties toward achieving CO2-neutral energy supplies efficiently.

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Speaker

David Steenmeijer
Data Science and AI Specialist
ENEXIS NETBEHEER B.V.
The Netherlands

Talk of session: Innovation & Digitalization

The European Commission estimates that network operators will need to invest at least 170 billion euros in network digitalization and intelligence by 2030. Disruptive AI and GenAI technologies, digital twins and 5G are transforming society and redesigning our ecosystems at an exponential and unstoppable rate. This session will feature a critical discussion on the future of European innovation and industry, focusing on the implementation of these emerging technologies and their role in shaping the next phase of industrial transformation. Experts from various sectors will explore key topics such as the challenges and opportunities in network investment, the transformative effects of digitalization and AI, and collaborative approaches to addressing implementation challenges.

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Welcome and Introduction

Speaker

Luís Vale Cunha
Chairman
ETIP SNET
Portugal

To Talk

Keynote Speech

Speaker

Dr. Vincent Berrutto
Head of Unit
European Commission
Belgium

To Talk

Digital Transformation in the Energy Sector: New Technologies and Innovations

Speaker

Dr. Anna Gorczyca-Goraj
Senior R&D
ENTSO-E
Poland

To Talk

Point of View Manufacturers

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How Consumers See This Innovation - A Non-technical Perspective

Speaker

Erica Simpson
Transition Manager Zero Emissions
Transdev The Netherlands
The Netherlands

To Talk

Panel Discussion

To Talk

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