TECH & AI
“ As we ’ re decarbonising the existing energy system and transitioning from coal and natural gas , for example , against a context where we ’ re going to electrify all of transportation , electrifying buildings .
“ Generative AI is hungry , as is the general population , for power . The meta challenge is that it ’ s not about just taking the current system we have and making it carbon free – we have to actually totally rebuild the electricity system , something that ’ s two-anda-half to three times the size of the current electricity system globally . It ’ s mind boggling . And we have to do that without carbon . It ’ s time to get to work .
“ You can ’ t just be a one-trick pony or solve one problem . In our case , our product is one component of an overall solution set for decarbonisation . We connect with those who make solar panels , wind turbines and electrical equipment like transformers and inverters , as well as software providers who help orchestrate all of the behaviour . This all has to come together and evolve as an industry .
“ It ’ s important to note that this new technology is changing the paradigm of how we think the grid operates .” Similarly , Sungrow is advancing renewable energy solutions through its expansive R & D efforts .
He says : “ 40 % of Sungrow ’ s employees are focused on R & D . If you ’ re a leader in the market , you need to be prepared and to grow along with the niche of the market .”
“ WE SEE A GROWTH IN INNOVATION LED BY THE NEEDS OF THE CUSTOMERS AND THE MARKET ”
ANASTASIOS GKINIS , REGIONAL DIRECTOR UK , SOUTHEASTERN EUROPE & CIS , SUNGROW
Both leaders underscore that collaboration and regulation play pivotal roles in ensuring the sector puts its sustainable foot forward .
For example , ESS is working on projects like Schiphol Airport ’ s transition to a green energy system , which replaces diesel generators with sustainable energy solutions . At the same time , Sungrow ’ s advancements in ESS and PV technologies are setting new benchmarks for efficiency and scalability in renewable energy projects worldwide .
By addressing today ’ s pressing energy challenges , the groundwork is being laid for a cleaner , greener and more resilient energy future . To make this happen , Eric emphasises the need for people , as well as technology .
“ To attract talent to the energy transition is , I think , the biggest key ,” Eric says . “ There are people who really want to feel a connection to the mission of what is the biggest challenge that we face – addressing global climate change and decarbonising the energy system .
“ This is how you can make a big impact .”
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