As electricity systems around the world digitalise in order to transition to renewable energy sources, they become increasingly vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks. How do we address these cyber security vulnerabilities? Experts from Networked Energy Services (NES), OSGP Alliance and the Danish utility Cerius share their insights in this podcast episode. Policymakers and utility operators are fighting a much-sophisticated battle in order to keep any potential threat far away from their systems a...
Oct 01, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 18
"If we’re going to succeed in the energy transition, we have to bring every customer along with us," says Marzia Zafar, Head of Strategy and Policy at Kaluza . In this podcast episode, she shares her opinion about how we can move the industry forward, together. From the Southern California Gas Company to the World Energy Council and from there to Kaluza, Marzia Zafar seems to have a holistic view regarding what makes the energy sector tick. And with a strong attitude towards the environment, equ...
Jul 01, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 17
How could the use of AMI data assist in providing situational awareness to grid ops? Experts from OSIsoft and PowerRunner discuss this topic in detail in the latest podcast episode. With more and more electric meters being replaced with smart meters on AMI, there is an increasingly big amount of data collected on a daily basis. One could call this a potential gold mine for utilities, but it is not easy to get operational value from the vast data collection. Data latency and the complexity of man...
Jun 23, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 16
The next quarter-century in the power and energy industry will be driven by global efforts to decarbonise the sector, powered by clean energy policies, new technologies and empowered consumers. What other innovations are on the horizon? The evolution of the energy sector over the past 25 years has surpassed every expectation and today, energy forms a key pillar of political and social strategies in many of the world’s economies. And given the continuous development and advancement of new technol...
Jun 17, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 15
The evolution of the energy sector over the past 25 years has surpassed every expectation and today, energy forms a key pillar of political and social strategies in many of the world’s economies. What are the milestones that got us where we are today? This year, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Smart Energy International . Part of celebrating an important happening is taking a moment to reflect on the past. Therefore, our host Claire Volkwyn invited Areti Ntaradimou (Enlit Europe content dir...
Jun 17, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 14
How do you tackle the issue of last mile communication? Experts from the PRIME Alliance share their insights. Power line communication (PLC) has long been considered the most suitable and natural technology to provide the needed telecoms performance, even in complex underground electricity grids. But what do you do when it’s not? In this episode of the Smart Energy International podcast, experts from the PRIME Alliance will be exploring the PRIME Hybrid solution that combines PLC and RF communic...
Apr 06, 2021•25 min•Season 13Ep. 1
In this episode, Claire Volkwyn speaks to Meters and More general manager, Carlo Maria Drago and Alessandro Lasciandare, technical expert and member of two of the Association’s working groups. The conversation includes the evolution of the Meters and More standard, explores the reasons for the Associations creation, the celebration of a major milestone and touches on the focus areas for 2021 and beyond. Meters and More is a leading, open solution for smart metering and other applications used in...
Feb 11, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Do you know what it is that your customers think about energy consumption, smart home technology, or your service? In this episode, Patty Durand , CEO of the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative answers questions about modern energy consumers following research launched late last year. The SECC works to learn the wants and needs of energy consumers in North America, encourages the collaborative sharing of best practices in consumer engagement among industry stakeholders, and educates the public a...
Feb 09, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In this podcast episode, industry experts from the PRIME Alliance and Arkossa Smart Solutions discuss the secrets of reliable smart meter communication and the importance of industry standards . The PRIME Alliance (PRIME = PoweRline Intelligent Metering Evolution) is focused on the development of a new open, public and non-proprietary telecom solution which will support not only smart metering functionalities but also progress towards the Smart Grid. Power line communications is the most suitabl...
Jan 21, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In this podcast episode, we address the necessity of cybersecurity risk management, which is no longer just about protecting your operations. Managing third-party vendor cyber risk is fast becoming the defining cybersecurity challenge of our time. The increase in the number of suppliers we engage with as the digitalisation of the energy sector progresses means that enterprise networks are becoming increasingly vulnerable to the vulnerabilities of those partners. Put simply, the extended ecosyste...
Dec 07, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this podcast episode, we delve into the details of the latest World Energy Markets Observatory (WEMO), Capgemini’s annual thought leadership and research report that tracks the development and transformation of the energy markets around the world. The 2020 edition of this report is like no other as it’s based on insights from 2019 and 2020, which turned out to be two very different scenarios due to the pandemic. The key question that the report asks is: How can the energy sector balance the c...
Nov 26, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode, our guest experts from the OSGP Alliance share their insights on how to implement the EU Clean Energy Package in the smart grid. The EU Clean Energy Package is a key initiative in reducing the world’s reliance on fossil fuels and shape the strategy of European DSOs. The challenge is to invest in technology in the smart grid so that it becomes truly smart; providing the intelligence and capabilities that will be needed to drive towards the Clean Energy Package outcomes. These out...
Oct 19, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 8
The demand for smart meters is expected to grow by more than $8.5 billion in five years. To reach this number of installations, smart meter vendors need to take advantage of the latest industry breakthroughs to ensure 24/7 reliable connectivity. In this episode, Petri Ounila, Director of IoT Devices at Aidon and Francis D´Souza, VP Strategy & Marketing for Analytics and IoT Solutions at Thales discuss the latest industry breakthroughs in cellular connectivity. They focuss on how cellular inn...
Oct 01, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode, we speak to Dr. Craig Roach, a well-known American energy expert, founder of Boston Pacific Company (Inc.) and author of the book Simply Electrifying: The Technology that Transformed the World, from Benjamin Franklin to Elon Musk (Bella Books, 2017). Simply Electrifying is a book which covers the history of electricity from the perspective of the individuals that influenced its development and the amazing minds behind the technology we take for granted today. We asked Dr. Roach ...
Aug 13, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Digitalisation is a key enabler to the utility of the future. Deeper insights into the network and improved efficiency, especially in a time of social distancing, is also providing utilities the ability to remotely control and monitor a multitude of devices. In this episode, Claire Volkwyn, editor of Smart Energy International , speaks with Mike Ballard, Vice President Industry Strategy at Oracle Utilities. They will discuss Oracle’s take on digitalisation, the impact of COVID-19 and why financi...
Jul 31, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 4
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world has been widely covered and discussed. But as the world shifts to balancing economies versus health concerns, we turn our attention to the next phase of this changing landscape. In this episode of the Smart Energy International podcast , we wonder how is the power sector is going to be impacted by this pandemic in the long run. How is it going to affect operations? What are the implications for the utility workforce? Are security concerns valid? G...
Jul 09, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 3
The past decade has been one of the most exciting in the history of electric power. Globally, the power and utility sectors have evolved at unprecedented speed. This is thanks to the emergence, and rapidly, the prominence of new technologies and innovation – from generation to the end consumer. We’ve also seen a major shift in how we view the sector, and its function in modern life. In this episode of the Smart Energy International podcast, we will reflect on the past decade and discuss how the ...
Jun 19, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this podcast, we examine the efforts of utilities from around the world to tackle the new realties of life during a pandemic. How are utilities keeping staff and customers safe? What role is technology playing during this time and what special measures have been put in place to ensure service continuity Speakers interviewed include: Rajesh Bansal, Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Network Operations | BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd (Delhi) Frank Thiel, Managing Director | Quezon Power Ltd ...
May 14, 2020•Season 1Ep. 1
Directive (EU) 2019/944 on common rules for the internal market for electricity, Directive 2012/27/EU and the Regulation (EU) 2019/943 on the internal market for electricity are all set to change the face of the EU energy markets. EU 2019/944 will determine the rules shaping a new common electricity market within the EU, encouraging member states to support cross-border trade in electricity, facilitate consumer participation, sustain investments in flexible energy generation — including storage ...
Apr 23, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 3
2019 has been a year of significant change and upheaval. The climate change movement has gained momentum, further galvanising changes to policy around the world and prompting cities all over the globe to commit to Net Zero goals by 2050 latest. At the same time, the United States has made its intention to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement known yet that country has also seen a significant commitment from leaders, cities and organisations to better, more efficient and climate-friendly ene...
Apr 23, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 2
Modern society has been shaped by three major industrial revolutions. The steam engine, the age of science and mass production, and the rise of digital technology – sectoral transitions have accompanied by a transition in the type to skills needed to thrive. As we enter what is known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, a time subject to disruptive technologies and trends such as IoT, robotics, virtual reality and AI – changing the way we live and work. Do a Google search for utilities+talent an...
Apr 15, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 1
Thorsten Heller, CEO of Greenbird discusses the hottest trends in the energy sector with Claire Volkwyn, Editor at Smart Energy International during European Utility Week and POWERGEN Europe. Four years ago, the landmark Paris Climate Change Agreement was reached. Fifty-five countries agreed to “combat climate change and to accelerate and intensify the actions and investments needed for a sustainable low carbon future.” Change is hard, and of course the agreement has had its own recent challenge...
Mar 20, 2020•13 min•Ep. 4
20,000 miles travelled, three speeches given, 11,000 attendees mingled with, dozens of interesting industry people met and a small dash of jetlag. In this episode we discuss the key trends in Asia with two key representatives from the Free Electrons Global Energy Startup Program and CLP, Elke Kornalijnslijper and Pubudu Abayasiri. Free Electrons https://www.clpsec.com/ This podcast originally aired on the Be Energized Podcast and was authorised to be hosted on our platform by Greenbird ....
Mar 20, 2020•18 min•Ep. 2
