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ETN launches new webinar series: “Challenges and opportunities for flexible power generation in the future energy scenario”

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Wednesday. 09 September 2020

ETIP SNET supports a webinar series organised by ETN with the aim to shed light on the actions taken by the EU and the industry to meet challenges in flexible power generation and pave the way for a carbon-neutral energy system that would ensure at the same time secure and affordable energy supply.

The series will host one episode per month, each featuring a different research and innovation project on flexible power generation funded by the Horizon 2020 programme.

The first episode of the “Challenges and opportunities for flexible power generation in the future energy scenario” will be held on 29th September 2020, 12 pm – 1 pm (CET) .

Click here to register!

You will receive the link to attend the event a few days in advance.

Programme

During this first episode, you will have the chance to discuss with the European Commission and with representatives from the private sector the role that thermal power generation will be playing in the European Green Deal framework. During the event, the European Commission will reveal the EU strategy on thermal power generation, while representatives of the private sector will present their strategy to meet the 2030 and 2050 climate and energy goals ensuring a security of energy supply.

Speakers:

The EU energy strategy to meet the 2030 and 2050 climate and energy goals

Hans van Steen – Acting Director on Renewables, Research and Innovation, Energy Efficiency, European Commission

The role of flexible power generation in the EU energy scenario

Christer Björkqvist – Managing Director, ETN Global

The decarbonisation of the power generation: an end-user perspective

Simon Balmer – Operations Director – Gas Turbine FleetUniper

Challenges and opportunities for tomorrow’s turbomachinery

Mauro Moretto – VP Technology, Ansaldo Energia

Moderator: Ugo Simeoni, Research and Innovation Manager, ETN Global

Please be aware that this is a live web-streaming event: video recording and photography will be taking place during the webinar episodes. By registering to the event, you agree that your name and affiliation, as well as footage or images of you, taken in the natural course of proceedings, may be published in the context of the event.

If you have questions, please contact Elisa Todesco et@etn.global +32 26461577

 

ON ETN’s WEBINAR SERIES

The objective of this webinar series is to shed the light on the actions taken by the EU and the industry to meet these challenges and pave the way for a carbon-neutral energy system that would ensure at the same time secure and affordable energy supply. The series, supported by ETIP SNET, will host one episode per month, each featuring a different research and innovation project on flexible power generation funded by the Horizon 2020 programme***.

Mark in your agenda the dates of the next episodes:

2nd episode – November 3, 12 pm – 1 pmFLEXnCONFU. Power-to-X-to-POWER solutions for flexible, carbon-free and efficient energy generation – Click here to download a placeholder!

3rd episode – December 1, 12 pm – 1 pmHYFLEXPOWER. HYdrogen as a FLEXible energy storage for a fully renewable European POWER system – Click here to download a placeholder!

4th episode – January 12, 12 pm – 1 pmPUMP-HEAT. Innovative concept to increase flexibility of combined cucles power plants and gas turbines – Click here to download a placeholder!

5th episode – February 2, 12 pm – 1 pmsCO2-flex. Adaptation of fossil-fuel power plants to the future energy system requirements – Click here to download a placeholder!

6th episode – March 2, 12 pm – 1 pmTURBO-REFLEX. Turbomachinery upgrades to increase thermal power generation flexibility – Click here to download a placeholder!


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