Be Energized Podcast

Big Data and Integration at Envafors

October 10, 2023 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

With the implementation of the Utilihive integration platform, Envafors has, according to its own statement, taken an IT quantum leap in the right direction. Thomas SW Frosch is Senior Project Manager at Fit A / S shares his insights and experiences implementing KMD Utilihive at Envafors. He is also very enthusiastic about the solution and calls it a "technological quantum leap" compared to its predecessor. “One of the positive things about KMD Utilihive is that it is a cloud solution whe...

Big Data Management & Integration

September 12, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

Data management for electric utilities is becoming increasingly complex, in the United States systems of smart grid technologies and other connected devices are installed in an aging system of infrastructure. More and more, everyday objects are becoming interconnected such as household appliances and other consumer electronics enabled with sensors and exchanging data with other devices and systems (IoT). For utilities, monitoring and operating the grid will become increasingly difficult as ...

Technology in Renewables: Effective Data Integration

May 15, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

In this episode, Thorsten Heller, the CEO of Greenbird is interviewed by Codibly’s CEO Bart Majewski. During their passionate discussion, they delve into topics including the differences in the utility industry over the years, challenges associated with data gathering, data unification and optimization, the power of platform for the digital utility, and more. Visit Greenbird’s website: https://www.greenbird.com/ Reach out to Thorsten: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thorstenh... Learn more a...

What is Utilihive M3?

May 03, 2023 13:00 - 8 minutes - 6.08 MB

In this episode we announce our newest accelerator Utilihive M3 - the market messaging module and explore the details of the solution with Thorsten Heller, CEO and Co-founder. He helps explain how it helps to provide a market communications framework to fulfill the obligations of energy suppliers, network operators and other relevant parties involved in the energy system. Utilihive M3 utilizes integration capabilities of the Utilihive platform, with market-specific rules, configurations and...

You Ask, We Answer - What is integration?

March 30, 2023 08:00 - 13 minutes - 9.29 MB

Integration is no longer a ‘nice to have’ for utilities. It’s becoming essential for their day-to-day functioning. As the energy system becomes increasingly complex and reliant on renewables, integration is needed to: ⚡ Coordinate complex systems ⚡ Increase operational efficiencies ⚡ Integrate renewable energy sources In this episode, we talk about integration in the context of the energy sector. We explore why integration is so import these days, how utilities can prepare for future uncer...

Information Security in a Digital World: Building resilience into a distributed data architecture

February 15, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

Security is a key focus for many grid operators and IT specialists. It has now become a priority for many utilities. There is a growing need to have access to more data across the enterprise, but this also means that more utility data is exposed to potential threats. Secure devices, secure communication links and secure systems are typical tools that utilities employ to thwart would-be attackers. In the utilities sector, a data breach can be costly. Last May the Colonial Pipeline was hacke...

Accelerating the energy revolution

January 27, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MB

In this Datatopia episode, Areti Ntaradimou, Content Director at Enlit Europe, spoke with Thorsten Heller, CEO, Greenbird Integration Technology on accelerating the energy revolution as well as the essence of the cognitive utility. "The energy sector isundergoing a revolution.And it’s a revolutionpowered by data." Thorsten Heller, CEO and Co-founder, Greenbird Integration Technology. This Podcast was originally broadcast as a Datatopia Webinar

Drivers of Digital in the Danish Energy System

June 10, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25.5 MB

Denmark is a country well known as one of the world leaders in the field of renewable energy (RE) development. With more than 40% of its energy coming from wind power and the recent announcement that it will create the world's first energy island in the North Sea, there is much to learn from these innovative examples. Many utilities are all too familiar with the mantra of going digital and the benefits this will bring to help new service innovation and accelerate the energy transition. But ...

Siemens Advanta on Composable Systems and Data in the Energy Sector

May 20, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

Digital transformation is spurring innovation and new business models across virtually all areas of the energy and utility sectors. As the pace of change speeds up, utilities rely on the expertise of technology leaders to make key system and architecture decisions that deliver future data insights and services. In this podcast Bram Murawski, a senior solution manager within Siemens Advanta and Chris Potter, a Siemens Solutions Architect speak openly about the trends driving digital transfo...

Digital Darwinism: How Disruptive Technology Is Changing Utilities

April 14, 2021 12:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

Digital transformation, distributed energy, democratization of energy and prosumer influences, decarbonization, Internet of Things, real-time data — these are just some of the trends and technologies that are disrupting the energy sector. This is a time of Digital Darwinism — a time where technology and society are evolving faster than utilities have traditionally adapted to change. This sets the stage for a new era of leadership at utilities, a new generation of business models, charging b...

Greening the grid by democratizing data

March 02, 2021 15:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

The power sector in India is undergoing a significant change creating much excitement. The Government of India has identified the power sector as a key focus to promote sustainable development through the integration and greening of the grid with renewable energy and digital transformation. Key initiatives at leading DISCOMS are now focused on creating value by making energy services reliable, sustainable and affordable for their clients. At BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) they are now ...

How Energy Disaggregation empowers Utilities and their Customers

January 07, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes - 22.1 MB

We have all had a hard time due to the Coronavirus (COVID – 19) and we all have been working from our homes, from buyer to the seller, operational manager to the chief information officer. We frequently use all kinds of electronic goods at home, consume lots of electricity, our computers, washing machines, and phones, etc. Today, consumers are used to having information at their fingertips. However, the reality is that most consumers spend less than 3 minutes of user engagement per year with...

Piecing together the enterprise architecture puzzle

October 26, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MB

How do you transition to a next-gen enterprise architecture that enables data-driven innovation and operational excellence? Whether you are planning or executing transformative initiatives across energy services, grid analytics, application modernisation, or a 360 view of your utility, you need modern IT architectures that can simplify collaboration with market participants and accelerate time to market service innovation. Innovate to prepare for the challenges and opportunities for today’s...

Drivers for change in the energy sector

September 01, 2020 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

Against a backdrop of increasing regulatory demands, market adjustments, cost efficiencies and consumer demand, utilities are challenged to be much more agile than ever before. Massive growth in the volume and diversity of data, insufficient quality of data and expanding data silos are emerging obstacles utilities face as the world transitions to decentralized low-carbon energy. In this podcast Marcel Smit of Energyworx and Thorsten Heller at Greenbird discuss key trends driving the ene...

Utilizing real-time data for solving SDG’s in the water sector

August 28, 2020 14:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

Digital innovation holds the key. As we have seen in so many other industries – including various areas of the utility sector – digital innovation creates new paradigms, transforming the economics and possibilities of industries and advancing the way we work and live. By harnessing data and digital technology, we are able to transform the puzzle pieces (data) into understandable pictures (information and insights) using advanced analytics to create significant operational and environmental...

Utility 4.0: The future utility

July 06, 2020 18:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

Renewables, distributed generation, and smart grids demand new capabilities and are triggering new business models and regulatory frameworks. Data collection and exchange are growing exponentially, creating digital complexity but also valuable opportunities. Utilities with assets in power generation often face stiff technical and business challenges in operation. While the technical challenges are different between utilities that generate conventional power with those that generate renewab...

The Future of Water

June 29, 2020 12:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

With the advent of the Internet of Things (IoT), smart cities infrastructure, and advanced modeling tools, a digital transformation is underway in the water industry. We caught up Virginie Vinel Kolovos MCIM and Future Water Association Board Director to discuss the situation in the water today. When it comes to water and wastewater utilities, we wanted to know the state of adoption of digital technologies and data-driven strategies? Tune into this episode to gain insights from utilities aro...

Gamification in Energy

June 11, 2020 20:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

Gamification is the usage of game mechanics and game thinking in serious contexts. In the energy sector it can be used to inform participants about (smart) energy topics or to motivate customers to reach energy efficiency or demand response objectives in a playful manner. However, this thinking has not reached utility operations until now. In this episode we speak with Filip Prochazka, CEO at Mycroft Mind, Czech-based technology company building a portfolio of innovative systems for processi...

The Future Data Center

May 20, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

Green innovation comes in many forms with endless benefits. Since its foundation in 2011, Cloud&Heat’s mission has been to make sustainability and security a driver of digital innovation. New technologies are not only becoming an increasingly integral part of everyday life and utility processes, they also require high-performance IT infrastructures and consume enormous amounts of energy. In this podcast, Jens Struckmeier CTO and Founder of Cloud&Heat shares his vision of the future of compu...

Succeeding with Machine Learning and introducing emerging technologies

May 07, 2020 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

For all the resources spent on innovation by utility companies, there often remains a persistent and troubling gap between the inherent value of new technology and their ability to put it to work effectively. More than 90% of machine learning use cases never make it into production. At a time of disruption in the energy sector, the distance between technical promise and ability to apply it in real business contexts is a matter of grave concern. In this podcast we discuss one example of th...

Hybrid data lake architectures for advanced OT analytics at the edge

April 27, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

The complexity of systems to satisfy evolving business needs is increasing as more data is collected and the available tools to create insights become more sophisticated. In addition, grid edge innovation is helping to drive one of the most radical transitions in the sector – a move from a centralized energy system to one that is more decentralized, more local and more efficient. In this podcast, Kathryn Vince-Odozi and Keith Armstrong from Dell Technologies talk about hybrid and distri...

Modern UI: Utilizing GraphQL to present Big Energy Data

April 16, 2020 09:00 - 13 minutes - 9.48 MB

In this podcast, Greenbird software engineers share their insights on user experience and utilizing GraphQL to handle Big Data Queries for utilities. Andreas Stræte and Truls Hamborg discuss the key to excellent user interface design and the technologies that enable success. - Why utilities need to deliver a modern user experience - What is needed to build a good user interface - How to handle big data to create value - Steps to take when building modern user inte...

Data Lake Architecture: A data science perspective for utilities

April 09, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

In this podcast a data science expert discusses experiences and critical success factors for creating a data lake for utilities that drives business value. Today, everyone is talking about creating a data lake for their smart metering, IoT and other big data to drive strategic and tactical decision making, revenue, operational savings as well as profitability. They are critical business assets that utilities can’t afford not to get right. Listen to this podcast to learn from Michael Soukup,...

Big trends driving Connected Energy and the Future of Utilities

April 02, 2020 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.21 MB

What role is technology playing when it comes to accelerating the energy transition and innovation? In this episode, we were fortunate to have the opportunity to sit down with SAP’s Innovation Evangelist and Futurist Tom Raftery, to discuss key trends changing the sector landscape and how Connected Energy will have an impact on utilities today and in the future. - Changing perspectives and shifts in global trends - Connected Internet of Energy explained - New business ...

Women in Technology

March 06, 2020 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

Employing and supporting a diverse team of people is what Greenbird is all about. It is one of the reasons we selected the name Greenbird as you will find out in this podcast. While there are many ways to define diversity – such as race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and more – International Women’s Day reminds us that an equal world is an integrated world. At Greenbird we support an inclusive workplace and we are proud to celebrate and support the achievements of Women in Technol...

Emerging Platform Business Models Disrupting Utilities

March 02, 2020 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

In the energy industry, evolving customer demand, accelerating technology innovation, and the rollout of progressive regulations and policies point to a transformation well underway. Linear value chains supporting one-way power flow from centralized generation to end customers are already giving way to a digital, integrated and dynamic energy ecosystems supporting two-way power flows. Customer choice, innovation, and agility are the new reality utilities are faced with offering both new oppo...

DSO 2.0. How new regulations in Germany affect digital transformation.

February 09, 2020 20:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

New requirements and regulations are demanding DSO in Germany take on new responsibilities. According to the Energy Industry Act, electric network operators are obliged to ensure the security and reliability of the electricity supply in their network. Redispatch measures are carried out to ensure grid stability and to avoid network bottlenecks. In this podcast Remigiusz Pluciennik, Renewable Energy Expert at E.DIS | E.ON Distribution Grids introduce a new definition of the distribution sys...

The future for digital integration platforms: A new architecture for innovation

January 15, 2020 17:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

With the unprecedented rate of change happening in the energy sector today you could say “The only constant is disruption.” Where there is constant disruption, there must also be constant innovation. Where once innovation might have been the remit of a particular team or department within utility companies, now it must come from across the organization. In this podcast Greenbird's Enno Dreier shares how utility IT organizations can be structured so that innovation can be maximized. You wi...

How Enterprise Architecture is driving the Energy Transition

January 09, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

Enterprise Architecture is Dead – Long life Enterprise Architecture. Do you agree? The topic of Enterprise Architecture has been discussed for many years, but some say that Enterprise Architecture at least as a buzz word is dead. At the same time more utilities are investing more time and resources into EA today. In this podcast we hear from Dr Nedim Dedić, Lead Enterprise Architect at Salzburg AG and discuss the rise of a new understanding of Enterprise Architecture. What you will learn...

The Agile Utility - Experiences from EnBW

December 20, 2019 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

The ‘Agile Utility’ is a buzzword that is being embraced, however, understanding the methodologies and best practices around the implementation remains uncharted territory for many. As traditional utilities are adapting to the disruption in the sector, you may ask yourselves this question: Is agile right for me and my organisation? Is agile right for my project? Learn how one of the largest utilities in German has management to evolve and create value faster as well as react to changes in t...

Fluvius Dialog Day: Importance of data in tomorrow’s energy landscape

December 11, 2019 13:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MB

In this episode we hear from Natalie Verhasselt and Björn Verdoodt at Fluvius during the Dialog Day in Brussels where together with over 100 stakeholders in the sector an important theme was discussed: The role of data in the energy sector: do or die. During this episode we will discuss the importance of sharing data with industry partners and stakeholders in the sector to drive innovation and new services. With the changes we have seen in the sector and the focus on the prosumer client t...

Trends in the European Energy Sector

December 05, 2019 09:00 - 13 minutes - 9.15 MB

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 ch...

The role of Data Science in the Energy Sector today.

November 25, 2019 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

One of the emerging ways that the energy industry relies on data scientists is to learn how collected information could provide insights, reduce costs or offer new innovative services to clients. In this podcast, we will consider the most vivid data science technologies and use cases in the industry of energy and utilities. Acknowledgements: https://www.powel.com/nyheter/will-make-better-decisions-with-ai Music Info: Corporate Ambient - AShamaluevMusic. Music Link: https://www.ashamaluevmus...

Energy utility trends update from Asian Utility Week 2019

November 25, 2019 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MB

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/

iPaaS and the future of computing

November 12, 2019 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

The integration platform as a service market is not just growing, it is accelerating. In this episode we discuss what all the hype is about and share insights from tech-savvy experts Kristian Haugene and Thorsten Heller at Greenbird Integration Technology. You will learn what the typical applications are, where the pitfalls lie and tips for developers working in this environment. Acknowledgements: Royalty Free Music from Bensound

Introducing Be Energized. Why we are starting with podcasts

November 06, 2019 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.51 MB

In this episode CEO, Thorsten Heller and VP Communications and Marketing, Frederik ten Sythoff explain why Greenbird is launching a series of podcasts focused on the energy sector and new technology innovation. Acknowledgements: #NoCopyright #VlogMusic #EricLund