Sep 25 2023 19 mins
In our latest episode of the Energy Transition Talks series, CGI Vice President Tom van der Leest interviews Nienke Homan, holds several board positions in energy- and industry-related organizations. Nienke and Tom have an in-depth discussion on how hydrogen enables the energy transition, how organizations need to balance the new energy system and how optimized IT systems are a critical piece of this transformation.
As the energy transition progresses, hydrogen is becoming increasingly important in reducing emissions and meeting climate neutrality targets. The production, transport and offtake of renewable electricity and green hydrogen are adding complexity to the energy system, which requires organizations to transform their internal and external operations.
Drawing on her rich expertise within the energy sector, Nienke Homan shares her thoughts on the opportunities and challenges of transitioning to green hydrogen, the need to balance the overarching energy system and the growing importance of data and IT systems in achieving a climate neutral energy system.
Through her role in EDSN, the shared IT service provider for the Dutch energy system, Nienke sees several shifts developing in energy IT and infrastructure. Specifically, she points to flexibility means, the optimization of IT systems and using real-time data.
‘’If accelerating the energy transition is the goal, then real-time data and flexible, efficient IT systems are critical’’, says Nienke, suggesting the creation of “an agile system that can find the optimal balance between molecules and electrons, so we can use our energy and its infrastructure in the most efficient way.”
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