Welcome and Introduction of the session Enhancing EU Industrial Competitiveness Through Large-Scale Electrification

Recording of Wednesday, May 07, 2025 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2025 | Conference Program | Language: Français | Duration: 2:53 .

Electrification as a solution to boost European competitiveness in the face of geopolitical tensions.

The speaker discusses the challenges and opportunities faced by European businesses due to geopolitical tensions and uncertainty. It highlights that these factors significantly impact balance sheets and investment decisions. The discussion pivots towards electrification as a potential solution for enhancing competitiveness within Europe, emphasizing the need for an effective framework to improve access to electricity rather than focusing on negative outcomes ("doom and gloom"). The narrative suggests that solutions are available now which can bolster Europe's competitive environment. Following this introduction, Stefan Hakansson is invited onto the stage; he is identified as both president of Oresundskraft AB—a Swedish company—and a senior advisor at GFG Alliance. This transition indicates a shift from discussing general issues affecting Europe’s business landscape to potentially exploring specific insights or strategies offered by Hakansson in his dual roles, aiming at addressing current economic challenges through practical measures related to energy accessibility and sustainability initiatives.

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Speaker

Ioana Petcu
Senior Advisor - Climate and Industrial Policy
Eurelectric
Belgium

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.

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