Coordinated infrastructure planning with Mark van Stiphout

This episode features the EU Commission’s Mark van Stiphout, who explores the EU's efforts and strategies in ensuring secure, clean, and affordable energy for all Europeans. Recorded live at Enlit Europe in Milan, Van Stiphout, the Deputy Head of Unit - Research, Innovation, Digitalisation, Competitiveness at DG Energy, at the European Commission, delves into the importance of coordinated infrastructure planning for meeting the EU's 2030 and 2050 climate goals. Topics include electrification, the role of hydrogen, capturing CO2, and the emphasis on digitalization and AI in enhancing grid observability and efficiency. They also discuss how Horizon Europe and other funding programs support system innovation and data accessibility for the energy transition.