How to Speed up the Energy Transition

Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Time
11:30 am - 01:00 pm
Hall
ICM München
Room
Room 13 A

Having a look at the energy transition today, we know very well where we are. But in order to find out what is needed to achieve the targets, we need to have a clear picture of what a future system may look like. What is the amount of load, what are the different kinds of generation, and what are the system needs for granting a reliable energy supply. In this session, we will have a look at what the future transmission and distribution systems may look like. We really have to speed up our efforts if we are going to reach our targets! During the panel discussion, key industry stakeholders involved in shaping the energy industry of the future will share their opinions and ideas.

11:30 am - 11:35 amWelcome & Introduction

11:35 am - 11:50 amAccelerating the Twin Green and Digital Transition of the EU's Energy System

Dr. Vincent Berrutto

Head of Unit

European Commission

11:50 am - 12:05 pmEnergy System 2050 - Towards a Decarbonized Europe

Dr. Massimo Moser

Project Manager Energy System 2050 Study, Strategic Grid Planning

TransnetBW GmbH

12:05 pm - 12:20 pmLooking Ahead to the Energy Transition, Will the Grids Be Able to Meet the Short-, Medium- And Long-Term Challenges?

Luís Vale Cunha

Director of European Policies and Projects

E-REDES

12:20 pm - 12:35 pmQ&A Session

12:35 pm - 01:00 pmPanel Discussion: How to Speed Up Energy Transition

Dr. Roland Roesch

Acting Director - IRENA Innovation and Technology Centre

IRENA International Renewable Energy Agency

Luca Ribolla-Irico

Principal Director, Network of the Future Lead for Europe

Accenture

Christiane Mann

Chair of the WG Grid Digitalisation

T&D Europe

Carmen Gimeno

Secretary General

GEODE

Michelangelo Aveta

Business Hubs Advisor - Policy Integration Lead

Eurelectric

Speakers

Speaker

Luís Vale Cunha, E.DSO

Belgium

With relevant experience in the electricity sector, he has dedicated much of its activity to innovation, business development, technology and transformation, while actively contributing to the development of European energy policies and their practical translation into digital and smart grids and their contribution to a consumer and community-centred energy transition. He is currently Director of European Policies and Projects at E-REDES, the DSO in mainland Portugal, responsible for the coordination of European activities and funded projects. He is a board member of the EU DSO Entity, Vice-Chair of ETIP SNET, and an active member, since its foundation, of E.DSO (formerly EDSO for Smart Grids). He also actively participates in European forums and platforms related to the energy sector.

Speaker

Carmen Gimeno, GEODE

Secretary General

Belgium

Carmen Gimeno is the Secretary General of GEODE, the European association representing the interests of 1200 private and public energy companies for both electricity and gas in 15 European countries. She is also a Managing Partner at Verdia Legal in Barcelona, where she has been working since 1995. Her expertise in energy law is built upon over 20 years of experience in this field. Ms Gimeno holds a Law degree from the University of Barcelona (1992). In 1993, she became a Member of the Bar Association of Barcelona. In the same year, she earned a postgraduate degree in Business Management Techniques at the Business Studies School of the University of Barcelona. She also studied Political Science and Sociology at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) and completed a study period within an Erasmus Programme at Ruprecht-Karls Universität in Heidelberg, Germany, specialising in International and Community Law (1990-1991).

Speaker

Luca Ribolla-Irico, Accenture

Principal Director, Network of the Future Lead for Europe

Italy

More than 22 years of experience in the Transmission and Distribution Industry, leading complex transformation initiatives and supporting clients in their digitalization journey. Luca is Europe Lead for Accenture's "Network of the Future" offering, which focuses on the evolution of the capabilities for Grid Operators in the Energy Transition.

Speaker

Christiane Mann, T&D Europe

Chair of the WG Grid Digitalisation

Belgium

Christiane Mann is a global Strategy and Marketing Leader in the Clean Energy Transition and Smart Buildings space. As Head of Industry Affairs Smart Infrastructure at Siemens AG she is actively shaping a sustainable future in the intersection of strategy, technology, and policy. Siemens Smart Infrastructure combines the real and digital worlds across energy systems, buildings, and industries, enhancing the way people live and work and significantly improving efficiency and sustainability. Siemens' electrification products, systems, solutions, and services improve energy and resource efficiency, facilitate the transition towards renewables and decentralized power generation while ensuring a resilient and reliable power supply. Christiane has held several strategy and marketing leadership roles in the energy and the smart buildings sector. She was global Corporate Vice President Industry Affairs for the Energy Management business of Schneider Electric, and prior to that Director of Strategy and Marketing within Siemens Building Technologies. At T&D Europe, the European association of grid technology manufacturers, she is the current Chair of the Working Group Grid Digitalization. Previously, she was Chairman of smartEn, the European business association for digital and decentralized, smart, energy solutions in Brussels.

Speaker

Luís Vale Cunha, E-REDES

Director of European Policies and Projects

Portugal

With relevant experience in the electricity sector, he has dedicated much of its activity to innovation, business development, technology and transformation, while actively contributing to the development of European energy policies and their practical translation into digital and smart grids and their contribution to a consumer and community-centred energy transition. He is currently Director of European Policies and Projects at E-REDES, the DSO in mainland Portugal, responsible for the coordination of European activities and funded projects. He is a board member of the EU DSO Entity, Vice-Chair of ETIP SNET, and an active member, since its foundation, of E.DSO (formerly EDSO for Smart Grids). He also actively participates in European forums and platforms related to the energy sector.

Speaker

Michelangelo Aveta, Eurelectric

Business Hubs Advisor - Policy Integration Lead

Belgium

Michelangelo Aveta is a Business Development Advisor at Eurelectric, the sector association representing the European electricity industry. With members in over 30 European countries, Eurelectric speaks for more than 3,500 companies in power generation, distribution, and supply. In his daily tasks, Michelangelo contributes to the expansion of Eurelectric Business membership, bringing new and ambitious organisations to collaborate with the electricity industry's leadership and members to advance the shared goal of decarbonizing the European economy and the energy sector. Prior to this, Michelangelo has been responsible for Eurelectric's expert groups the for decarbonisation and electrification of the mobility and the building stock. Before joining the association in 2021, Michelangelo has several years of experience as a public affairs consultant advising associations and corporations from the automotive and transport sector. Michelangelo holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science and a master's degree in International Relations from the LUISS Guido Carli University in Rome, and a master's degree in European Political and Governance Studies from the College of Europe in Bruges.

Speaker

Dr. Roland Roesch, IRENA International Renewable Energy Agency

Acting Director - IRENA Innovation and Technology Centre

Germany

Dr. Roland Roesch has been Acting Director at the Innovation and Technology Center (IITC) in the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) since November 2022. In this role, he oversees the agency's work on advising member countries on energy scenarios and planning, power sector transformation, renewable generation, cost and markets, technology status and innovation outlooks, and project development guidelines. Before becoming Acting Director, he served as IITC Deputy Director from 2018. Roland joined IRENA in 2012 and has worked in multiple work programs since. For two years prior to joining IRENA, Roland had been Professor for Energy Economics at the University of Applied Science in Damstadt. Previously, he worked for 15 years in the oil and gas and utilities industries for Shell and E.ON, latterly as General Manager Power with Shell and as Head of Division, Project Leader, Project Executive and Technical Project Developer with E.ON. Previously, he worked as an Energy Market Consultant for Lahmeyer International and as a researcher in renewable energy. Roland has solid business experience in energy markets, energy economics and strategies, renewable integration management, energy project development and project financing.

Speaker

Dr. Vincent Berrutto, European Commission

Head of Unit

Belgium

Vincent Berrutto is the Head of Unit responsible for research, innovation, digitalisation, and competitiveness at the European Commission Directorate General for Energy (DG ENERGY). His Unit supports research and innovation in clean energy, fosters digital energy services, and improves EU's competitiveness, with the long-term goal to decarbonise Europe by 2050. Prior to this, he was heading the Unit in charge of energy efficiency at the Executive Agency for Small and Medium-size Enterprises (EASME). He also dealt earlier with clean energy issues in other services of the European Commission, as well as in the French government. He is a civil engineer with a MSc and a PhD in building science.

Speaker

Dr. Massimo Moser, TransnetBW GmbH

Project Manager Energy System 2050 Study, Strategic Grid Planning

Germany

Massimo Moser works since Oct. 2020 for TransnetBW, Dept. of Strategic Network Planning. He leads strategic studies on climate-neutral energy systems and long-term power system adequacy. His activities also include the evaluation of model-based scenarios for electricity, gas and hydrogen sectors within the framework of European grid infrastructure planning processes. He holds a Ph.D. in energy engineering from the University of Stuttgart and a M.Sc. Double Degree in Environmental Engineering between the University of Karlsruhe, Germany, and Trento, Italy.

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