Dieter and Mustafa attended Enlit Europe in Bilbao on 18–19 November, an event that drew exceptional engagement from across the global energy sector. More than 15,000 professionals from 140 countries participated, including over 600 utilities from Europe and beyond.
Across more than 200 conference sessions and themed exhibition zones, the programme focused on the sector’s most pressing priorities: decarbonisation, digitalisation, electrification, grid transformation, system resilience, and European competitiveness. Several UK organisations were prominently involved, presenting and exhibiting alongside international peers.
A substantial portion of the exhibition showcased major European innovation projects, and it was encouraging to see UK companies and universities contributing meaningfully to multi-million-euro research and demonstration initiatives.
The energy throughout the event was remarkable. One standout observation was the pace at which AI-driven innovation is advancing, propelled not only by commercial ambition but also by regulatory direction and strong funding mechanisms. It is already being deployed at scale by European DNOs/DSOs, OEMs, flexibility providers and energy retailers to enhance asset management, operational efficiency, and customer experience, and presents a growth opportunity for the UK energy sector.
