S2:EP7 – Energy flexibility and PPAs, perfect marriage?
In this episode of Flexing the Future, Jens is joined by energy market expert Dieter Jong to explore the growing relevance of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in industrial energy strategies. The discussion sheds light on how PPAs are evolving from traditional supplier contracts into direct, long-term agreements between industrial consumers and renewable energy producers, offering […]
S2:EP6 – AI trends in energy management
In this episode of Flexing the Future, we explore the evolving role of Energy Management Systems (EMS) in industry. An Beazar from Enprove and Stijn Bernaer from Entras dive into how EMS tools are shifting from simple reporting dashboards to real-time, intelligent systems that not only monitor energy but also optimize its usage. Traditionally, EMS […]
S2:EP5 – AI trends in energy management
In this episode of Flexing the Future, Entras talks with Helena Gerard from VITO/EnergyVille about the Galileo Project, a federal initiative funded by the Energy Transition Fund. The project connects industries, researchers and grid operators to unlock the potential of industrial flexibility and strengthen both grid stability and competitiveness.The discussion highlights how flexibility goes beyond […]
S2:EP4 – Energy flexibility: beyond the ancillary services
In this episode of Flexing the Future, we dive into what industrial flexibility really means and why it is becoming crucial in a world driven by renewable energy. As solar and wind introduce more variability into the electricity system, industries are increasingly expected to align their energy use with fluctuating supply. Flexibility is no longer […]
S2:EP3 – The business case for electrification in industry
In this episode, Frank Alaerts, Jeroen Vanfraechem en Jens Baetens delve into the evolving dynamics of the energy sector, emphasizing the pivotal role of flexibility in the ongoing energy transition. They highlight that while significant progress has been made, there remains a pressing need to accelerate certain aspects of the transition. They underscore that flexibility […]
S2:EP2 – Jeroen Vanfraechem on energy storage in industry
In the second episode, Jeroen Vanfraechem, co-founder of Entras, explores the evolving role of energy storage in today’s industrial landscape. He opens the conversation by challenging the long-standing belief that electricity cannot be stored, arguing instead for a broader and more practical understanding of energy storage. While lithium-ion batteries often dominate the conversation, Jeroen highlights […]
S2:EP1 – Rafael Feito Kiczak on the run on low prices
In the first episode of Flexing the Future season 2, Rafael Feito Kiczak from Elia joins us to discuss how flexibility is becoming essential in Belgium’s evolving electricity system. As renewable energy sources such as solar and wind become more prominent, maintaining the balance between supply and demand becomes increasingly challenging. That is where flexibility […]
S1:EP7 – Joannes Laveyne & Sam Hamels on distributed flexibility in the energy sector
The low hanging fruit has been picked, the exciting times are ahead of us, but that also means that we are on a critical junction: there is more stress on governments and other players. Are we able to renovate all buildings to an energy efficient label A by 2050, for example? There’s a lot to […]
S1:EP6 – Bert De Corte on the future of industry and flexibility
If you ask Bert De Corte, Energy Procurement Manager at Ineos Inovyn, the energy transition will inevitably affect the European industries. The end goal is set but along the way authorities and companies still have to deal with uncertainties and challenges. Flexibility will be part of the solution to these and an important parameter to […]
S1:EP5 – Jan Cornillie talks about the path to energy transition
Jan Cornillie, Global Head of Advisory Services of 3E, a global renewable energy company, is fundamentally positive about the energy transition and where we are heading with it. The reason for his optimism? According to Jan we are realizing huge cost decreases in the production of the necessary technologies. And cheaper technologies lead to an […]