The energy industry is undergoing significant transformations, primarily driven by the rise of renewable energy and digitalization. In a recent interview with David Åkerman, he highlighted key trends and their challenges.

How is the rise of renewable energy transforming the energy grid?

Renewable energy is expected to surpass fossil fuels within the next decade. This shift is leading to a more distributed energy grid, where large production centers coexist with local renewable sources, such as private solar plants. The main challenge in this new landscape is maintaining grid stability and ensuring a consistent energy supply. This requires effective communication and coordination between power producers and grid owners to manage the more volatile nature of renewable energy sources. 

What are the key challenges in digitizing the electricity grid?

The electricity grid, especially the low to medium voltage levels, is becoming increasingly digitized. Advanced meters are being introduced to manage energy usage and billing, creating vast amounts of data and communication streams. This digitalization effort aims to enhance the efficiency and reliability of the grid, but it also presents new challenges in terms of data management and cybersecurity.

What solutions does Westermo offer to address these challenges in the energy sector?

Westermo plays a crucial role in addressing these challenges by providing communication solutions tailored for the energy sector. As the number of connected devices increases, ensuring robust cybersecurity becomes essential to protect the grid from potential threats. Westermo’s solutions help to secure the communication infrastructure, thereby supporting the stability and reliability of the energy grid in this new era of renewable energy and digitalization.