Kasper Elbjørn’s Post

I had the privilege of giving a GRIDTech Talk at the #GRIDTech2024 in Brussels. Kind thanks to all the participants and presenters, it was really a great, warm event with good discussions. I could write a lot about all the possible aspects that I started to think about after the event, but perhaps I focus on technology neutrality. This was raised in practically all the sessions and for example in the opening remarks. Yet, it looks like we lack an understanding of how renewable hydrogen can benefit from low-carbon hydrogen and how this should be taken into account when planning for future hydrogen-based energy systems. We also need to change our thinking based on the colors, where "green" is always better than "others". Instead, we should talk about the numbers, like CO2 emissions based on life-cycle assessments. Where the emissions of "green" are really low while using only, say, wind energy, the operations during "dunkelflaute" require supplemental power to be used. Eventually, this will raise the emissions of the electrolysis hydrogen closer to the limit stated in the regulation, 3.4 kgCO2e/kgH2. On the other hand, the hydrogen produced by Hycamite has less emissions than 1 kgCO2e/kgH2. In some cases, we have reached even below 0.2 in our site evaluations. Low-carbon hydrogen can really be worth its name.

"As part of our European strategic expansion, we did this not only to ensure European energy independence, but also the global green transition", says Tero Järveläinen, who leads Skeleton's new R&D unit.   Check out the video below to see what we’re working on in #Lappeenranta! 🇫🇮 🔋 ⚡ #SkeletonTechnologies #EnergyIndependence #GreenTransition #SuperBattery #NetZeroFuture

📢 Speaker Announcement: Andrei David Korberg, advisor in Danish Energy Agency, will be speaking at the [𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿] 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 (June 20 | Online) and address on [𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲] 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸'𝘀 𝗣𝘁𝗫 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝘄. 💡 Denmark's recent market updates, encompassing policy developments and project progresses, underscores the region's vast potential and solid opportunities. Dr. Korberg's interest lies around the direct and indirect electrification of the energy and transport systems. He works with Power-to-X in an international context and is one of the responsible for updating the technology catalogue in the agency. 📆𝟭𝟯:𝟯𝟬-𝟭𝟲:𝟬𝟬 𝗨𝗞 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬 🔗𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://lnkd.in/gvTX3qm4 This virtual event is held in partnership with Investing in Green Hydrogen 2024, taking place on September 2-3, 2024 in #London, #UK. #IGH2024 #greenhydrogen #hydrogen #hydrogeneconomy #energytransition #Europe

On November 21st, EnergyVille, Benelux Business Roundtable (BBR), Benelux Union, Flux50 , POM Limburg, and Thor Park organized the Energy Mission – Benelux Edition 2024. With over 200 participants, this unique event brought together decision-makers, industry leaders, and innovators from the Benelux and neighboring regions to tackle challenges in cross-border industrial value chains and decarbonization. Key highlights: 🔹 A powerful line-up of 20+ speakers and panelists – from C-level leaders in energy, chemical, and cement industries to research institutes, clusters, and government representatives. 🔹 Strategic collaboration: Preliminary results shared on energy infrastructures and carbon value chains by VITO-EnergyVille (B), TNO (NL), and DECHEMA (D). 🔹 An impressive joint presentation by pipeline operators Fluxys, Gasunie, and CREOS – underlining regional cooperation. 🔹 Action-driven proposals and urgent calls to remove cross-border obstacles, aligning industrial competitiveness with decarbonization goals. The Energy Mission reflected the urgency and ambition of strengthening European industrial investments in a complex landscape of high energy prices, regulatory challenges, and shifting geopolitics. As the Draghi report reminds us: “We have reached the point where, without action, we will have to either compromise our welfare, our environment, or our freedom.” 📊 Curious about the full insights? https://lnkd.in/eKYFhDei 🎬Or check out the video: https://lnkd.in/eQfhua7a

🌟 Closing Ceremony of the 21st Edition of the GIE Annual Conference 🌟 As we conclude this year’s GIE Annual Conference, we reflect on the inspiring discussions surrounding the GIE Transition. A heartfelt thank you to Torben Brabo, whose exceptional leadership as GIE President has guided us through critical transformations in the energy sector. His strategic insight has been instrumental in addressing today's challenges while preparing for the future. We are excited to welcome Arno Büx as the new GIE President! With his extensive experience in the gas infrastructure sector and a track record of innovation at Fluxys, we are confident that his leadership will usher in a new era of growth, collaboration, and sustainability. A special thank you to Boyana Achovski, our Secretary General, for her unwavering dedication and visionary approach. Her efforts have strengthened GIE’s role as a key player in the energy transition, ensuring we stay at the forefront of industry developments and partnerships. Together, we move forward, embracing the exciting opportunities ahead and driving the future of energy. Thank you to all the participants, speakers, and partners who made this conference a resounding success! 📍 Location: Munich ✍ Explore the program: https://lnkd.in/ebJm8VMf A warm thank you to this year's hosting companies bayernets GmbH, DET Deutsche Energy Terminal GmbH, GASCADE Gastransport GmbH, GRTgaz Deutschland GmbH, ONTRAS Gastransport GmbH, OGE, SEFE Securing Energy for Europe GmbH, Storengy Deutschland, and Uniper Energy Storage. #GIEMunich24 #GIEAC24 #GIEAnnualConference #EnergyTransition #Gasinfrastructure #Sustainability #Sustainable #Sustainablefuture #Munich #EmpoweringChange #Hydrogen #Biomethane #CCUS #EuropeanUnion #SoS #REPowerEU #biogas #innovation #EnergyInnovation #shapingthefuture

🌍🏆𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿: Last week, I managed social media communication for the 21st GIE Annual Conference in Munich! As a newcomer to the energy sector, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to meet with a panel of experts and hear firsthand about their projects, research, opinions, and debates. It was truly an enriching experience, full of challenges but also immense opportunities. 💡 Navigating the complexities of such a large-scale event wasn’t easy, but seeing the results of our team’s efforts come to life was gratifying. 💪 To keep up with the fast-paced rhythm and ensure smooth, timely communication, I took the initiative to prepare templates for everything—making it easier to stay consistent and efficient while posting continuously on social media. I’ve learned so much along the way. From improving my communication strategies to managing real-time content. ⏱️ This proactive approach, combined with the support of a golden team, made the entire experience seamless. The GIE team's constant support and collaboration were invaluable. 🤝 I want to thank the organising team and all the incredible professionals who contributed to making this event a success. You were a dream team to work with! I’m looking forward to our next event! 🤩 #GIE #GIEAC24 #GIEMunich24 #Teamwork #Gratitude #challenge #Munich #EnergySector #EnergyIndustry #EventManagement #SocialMediaStrategy #ProfessionalGrowth

Skeleton Technologies CEO Taavi Madiberk had the distinct honor of meeting with State Secretary Udo Philipp at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action . The discussion was centered around the critical themes of the future of energy storage, grid stability, and the role of energy tech innovations. ⚡   Taavi Madiberk and State Secretary Udo Philipp proudly hold one of our state-of-the-art, #supercapacitor. These advanced devices are not just technological marvels but are pivotal in enhancing grid stability and ensuring a reliable, sustainable energy supply.🔋 ▪️ Skeletons supercapacitors are at the forefront of energy technology, offering rapid charging and discharging capabilities that significantly outperform traditional energy storage solutions. Integration into the energy grid is crucial for addressing the increasing demand for efficient and sustainable energy management.   ▪️ This meeting underscores Skeleton Technologies dedication to pioneering sustainable energy solutions and our ongoing commitment to fostering a greener, more resilient future. By collaborating with key governmental figures and industry leaders, we are taking substantial steps toward creating an energy landscape that is both #innovative and #sustainable.   🤝🏻 We are excited about the potential developments that will arise from this conversation and look forward to continued collaboration with the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. Together, we are making strides towards a #NetZero future where, sustainable and reliable energy is available to all industries. 🌎 #FutureOfEnergyStorageTechnology #SkeletonTechnologies #FederalMinistryForEconomicAffairsAndClimateAction #GridStability #Innovations #Supercapacitors #SustainableEnergySupply

Lighting the Way! The second day of the Eurelectric Power Summit culminated in the Executive Dialogue panel discussion. 🌍⚡ Just weeks ahead of crucial EU elections, our CEO Markus Rauramo joined executives from Europe’s power sector to discuss the future trajectory of our energy landscape. Key topics included industrial competitiveness, Green Deal objectives, and the energy trilemma of affordable, secure, and decarbonised energy. Our key takeaways: 🔹 It is essential to invest in both industrial and energy assets in Europe to promote decarbonisation and economic growth, and this should be one of the main priorities for the EU. 🔹 A strong deployment of renewables and low-carbon electricity can help Europe’s industry base decarbonise competitively and increase the resilience of our supply chains. 🔹 The European Green Deal has set a crucial foundation for Europe’s climate and energy goals. However, it also needs to include and enhance the industrial and social dimensions to succeed. Thank you, Sasha Twining, for moderating, Attila Steiner, for the keynote, and Georgios Stassis and Károly Mátrai, for the insights and discussions in the panel debate! Eurelectric #PowerSummit24 #LightsOn

𝐄-𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦 "𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐬" 𝐨𝐧 07.06.2024 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐧 We are delighted to welcome leading figures from the European energy industry in Bonn on 7th of June to debate the future pathways of the energy transition in Germany and Europe. 🌍 At the same time, we are taking the opportunity to celebrate the 20th anniversary of E-Bridge. 20 years of E-Bridge means 20 years of of accompanying ideas through to implementation, 20 years of #building #bridges. 🎉 Specifically, the following topics will be discussed at the Landesmuseum Bonn: ⚡ Future prospects for the energy transition in Germany (10:00 - 12:00) with - Mario Schirru (Encavis AG) - Dr. Egon Leo Westphal (Bayernwerk) - Nicolas F. Steinbacher (Northvolt) - Barbie Haller (Bundesnetzagentur) - Henning Schuster (E-Bridge Consulting ) who will bring together the four fundamental perspectives on the energy transition: Generation, transmission, consumption and regulation. Together, they will take stock and identify the biggest challenges in order to #build #bridges and find innovative solutions to overcome the obstacles. The aim is to develop a common future perspective for the energy transition in Germany.   ⚡ Pathways for European System Integration (14:00 - 16:00) with - Asta Sihvonen-Punkka (Fingrid Oyj) - Tim Meyerjürgens (TenneT TSO GmbH) - Tobias Paulun (European Commodity Clearing AG) - Bert den Ouden (HyXchange) - Tuncay Tuerkucar (E-Bridge Consulting ) who will discuss new approaches and enhancement of European cooperation to accomplish a cost-effective, secure, and green power system. The session seeks to explore both challenges to European system integration and innovative solutions for addressing barriers and gaps.   If you are interested in joining the conference please contact us at: info@e-bridge.com

🚨 We're thrilled to announce the creation of the Secretary General position at GD4S, marking a significant step forward in our commitment to a sustainable energy future for Europe. 🌍   Frédéric DYKMANS, with over 30 years of gas distribution experience, joins us as our first Secretary General. Frédéric's deep industry understanding will amplify the voice of gas distributors in European ecological transition debates.   At GD4S, we're committed to supporting Europe's #decarbonization goals and ensuring economically sustainable transitions to renewable gases. 🌱   Our gas grids are vital to EU energy systems, providing efficiency, reliability, and flexibility. Frédéric's leadership will bolster our commitment to these goals as we collaborate with stakeholders for a cleaner, sustainable energy future.   Join us in welcoming Frédéric DYKMANS 🌱 to GD4S as Secretary General as we journey towards a greener Europe! 🚀   #sustainableenergy, #greengas, #renewablegases Distrigaz Sud Retele Floene Gas Networks Ireland GRDF Italgas Nedgia, grupo Naturgy Enexis Groep Alliander Stedin enaon Gabriel Sousa Paolo Gallo Dan Pantilie Cathal Marley Laurence Poirier-Dietz Jeroen Sanders Raúl Suárez