{"id":9189,"date":"2026-08-31T10:01:36","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T08:01:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cleantech-alps.com\/a-look-back-at-event-smart-energy-grid-management-key-element-in-the-energy-sector\/"},"modified":"2026-08-31T12:10:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T10:10:32","slug":"a-look-back-at-event-smart-energy-grid-management-key-element-in-the-energy-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cleantech-alps.com\/en\/a-look-back-at-event-smart-energy-grid-management-key-element-in-the-energy-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"A Look Back at Event Smart Energy: Grid Management &#8211; Key Element in the Energy Sector"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How can we manage power grids to make them more robust, more reliable, and easier to understand? This was one of the key questions addressed at the 16<sup>th<\/sup> annual <a href=\"https:\/\/eventsmartenergy.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Event Smart Energy<\/a>, held on August 27 and 28 at the Energypolis Campus in Sion. About ten experts in the field shared their experiences. Artificial intelligence (AI) was, of course, at the heart of the discussions, as an indispensable tool for managing energy production and consumption. In particular, it will be used to aggregate data from thousands of small energy-generating facilities across the country.    <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">EPFL Professor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleantech-alps.com\/en\/portraits-de-la-communaute\/christophe-ballif\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christophe Ballif<\/a> opened the Smart Energy Event with a keynote address in which he offered a decidedly optimistic assessment of the global energy transition. In Switzerland, he noted a decline in solar panel installations, linked to prevailing uncertainties surrounding feed-in tariffs. \u201cWe must keep in mind that we\u2019re doing this to save the world, not to make a profit,\u201d he noted.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He also points to very real technical challenges, particularly those related to the high penetration of solar power into the grid. \u201cThere is a real risk of overproduction at midday, as well as cybersecurity issues. The technical risk increases if we are unable to properly control this production.\u201d Better coordination among grid stakeholders is therefore essential. \u201cThere are about 600 distribution system operators in Switzerland, which makes the situation quite complicated to manage.\u201d In his view, the future lies in a more flexible system capable of absorbing excess generation.  <br\/><br\/>On Friday morning, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/katrin-j-yuan\/?locale=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Katrin J. Yuan<\/a> demonstrated that artificial intelligence has a double-edged relationship with energy. It can either drive up the global electricity bill or help lower it. \u201cIt\u2019s not AI versus energy. AI is an amplifier\u2014of the problem or the solution\u2014depending on how we govern it,\u201d she summarized, before emphasizing that the future of energy will not be decided in the realm of technology, but rather in that of governance, transparency, and international cooperation.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who is really in control of cloud-based systems?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/marc-sommer-6941a521\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marc Sommer,<\/a> head of the Energy unit at Softcom, has warned distribution system operators about a blind spot: the proliferation of decentralized equipment\u2014solar panels, batteries, charging stations, and heat pumps\u2014is accompanied by apps and cloud services that allow users to control their systems remotely, without the operators\u2019 consent. This diversity of suppliers is only apparent. \u201cOne hundred suppliers do not mean one hundred independent failure paths if their commands ultimately pass through the same three or four gateways.\u201d  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rest of the morning was devoted to a presentation on the day-to-day operations of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nant-de-drance.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nant de Drance<\/a>, one of Switzerland\u2019s major facilities dedicated to grid flexibility. This pumped-storage power plant functions as a massive 20 GWh battery, capable of powering more than 4,000 households on a single fill. In 2025, the volume of electricity generated reached 1 TWh\u2014equivalent to nearly twice the capacity of Switzerland\u2019s electric vehicle fleet. Its peak operating period is between April and October, when solar generation is at its highest, requiring daily cycles of turbine operation in the morning and evening, and pumping during the day. \u201cOne of the major challenges for Nant de Drance is the plant\u2019s availability,\u201d explains its director, Jeremy Urech. Unlike a conventional facility, every missed opportunity represents a direct net loss that cannot be offset\u2014a significant challenge given annual expenses of nearly 91 million francs.     <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/franziska-megert-85401592\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Franziska Megert<\/a> of Enalpin and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/karl-werlen-21897230\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Karl Werlen<\/a> of Misurio then presented the practical implementation of a \u201cFlexFabrik,\u201d which takes the form of a large energy storage battery installed at the entrance to the Saas Valley. This facility offers greater flexibility to the grid operator and relied on the expertise of the Valais-based SME Misurio for its implementation.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Crucial Importance of Data<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the roundtable discussion held late in the morning and moderated by journalist Jonas Schneiter, four experts discussed the transformation of the electricity grid\u2019s control system, which now operates on a second-by-second basis rather than a weekly one. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/francois-marechal-1557b52\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fran\u00e7ois Mar\u00e9chal<\/a> (professor at EPFL Valais) highlighted the emergence of thousands of small-scale producers and consumers\u2014such as electric cars and buildings\u2014that could be utilized as batteries at the neighborhood level. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ben-gemsjaeger\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ben Gemsj\u00e4ger<\/a> (Siemens) cited concrete European examples, notably Germany, which has been integrating small-scale installations since 2024, while pointing out the lack of suitable software, such as next-generation SCADA systems.  <br\/><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/martinet-benoit-35a51016\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beno\u00eet Martinet<\/a> (FMV) noted that large-scale hydropower projects, such as Nant de Drance, remain essential for ensuring grid stability, complementing decentralized generation. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nicolas-varone-7534153b\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nicolas Varone<\/a> (OIKEN), for his part, presented the concrete progress made by his company, which already manages 4 megawatts of flexibility through a virtual power plant\u2014a figure expected to reach 19 megawatts by the end of the year.<br\/><br\/>The four speakers agreed on the crucial importance of data\u2014particularly through the replacement of meters\u2014to enable more precise, real-time management of the grid. Finally, they all emphasized that the end user remains at the center of decision-making and that priority should be given to simple, easy-to-understand solutions, particularly through clear pricing structures. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The 17th edition has already been announced<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nearly 180 people attended this 16<sup>th <\/sup>edition of the Smart Energy Event, which we co-organized with <a href=\"https:\/\/theark.ch\/fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Ark Foundation<\/a>, with support from <a href=\"https:\/\/fmv.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FMV<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epfl.ch\/about\/campus\/fr\/valais-fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EPFL Valais<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.siemens.com\/fr-fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Siemens<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/oiken.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OIKEN<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hevs.ch\/fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HES-SO Valais-Wallis<\/a>. The 17<sup>th<\/sup> edition has already been announced for August 26 and 27. The program will be announced early next year.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More details\u2009: <a href=\"https:\/\/eventsmartenergy.ch\/\">Event Smart Energy &#8211; 27-28 ao\u00fbt 2026<\/a><br\/><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"9195\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleantech-alps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/55499374844_983bc0ebe2_k-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleantech-alps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/55499374844_983bc0ebe2_k-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleantech-alps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/55499374844_983bc0ebe2_k-300x200.jpg 300w, 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