Recording of Tuesday, May 06, 2025 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2025 | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 13:37 .

European Energy Transition: Challenges, Innovations, and the Role of Smart Networks in Decarbonizing Society

The speaker, representing ETIP SNET (European Technology Innovation Platform for Smart Networks), addresses the audience at a conference in Germany. They humorously acknowledge common jokes about Portugal's energy stability before delving into their presentation on European energy policy and challenges facing Distribution System Operators (DSOs). The focus is on Europe's commitment to decarbonization and industrial revitalization through renewable integration, particularly solar power with potential offshore wind developments. Emphasizing grid reliability amidst increasing electricity consumption, they highlight the importance of decentralized systems for resilience against disruptions like recent events in Portugal and Spain. Challenges include regulatory frameworks across EU member states, investment needs, supply chain issues, digitalization efforts, and skill development—especially concerning AI applications within smart grids. The speaker stresses proactive planning for grid-friendly flexibility solutions while urging collaboration among stakeholders to enhance infrastructure resilience as part of strategic roadmaps initiated by ETIP SNET.

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Speaker

Luís Vale Cunha
Chairman
ETIP SNET
Portugal

Talk of session: Developing the Future Distribution Grid

The global energy landscape is changing rapidly as demand for electricity increases and distributed generation becomes more widespread. In their efforts to modernize and expand an already aging power grid, utilities and grid operators face significant obstacles and challenges in maintaining system stability and resilience. In addition, shortages of skilled labor and materials are slowing infrastructure development. Addressing these issues requires technological innovation, policy reforms, and collaboration across the energy industry. The session will explore how to create a power system that is not only reliable and secure but also flexible enough to adapt the changing energy landscape.

Further Talks of this session:

Welcome and Introduction

Speaker

Carmen Gimeno
Secretary General
GEODE
Belgium

Recording of presentation not authorized for publication.

Bringing Flexibility to the System - Local Flexibility Markets

Speaker

Rune Hogga
Head of Flexibility
A Energi
Norway

To Talk

Challenges and Strategies in Grid Development

Speaker

Harri Salomäki
Head of Asset Management and Partnerships
Elenia
Finland

To Talk

Grid Management Optimization - New Technology Solutions

Speaker

Mark Nigge-Uricher
Senior Business Developer
Alliander N.V.
The Netherlands

To Talk

Unlocking Flexibility - Bridging the Gap Between Flexibility Demand and Supply for Grid Stability

Speaker

Maddalena Pondini
Sustainability Advisory Expert
Siemens AG
Germany

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Panel Discussion

To Talk

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