Challenges and opportunities presented by the adaptation of electrical networks in line with EU guidelines.
Next Thursday, April 16 at 11 a.m., the Fundación Alternativas presents a webinar titled Europe: sustainable policies in the energy sector. Access to the debate can be made at this link.
In a global scenario of profound transformation, where reindustrialization stands as a fundamental pillar for economic prosperity and technological sovereignty, the availability and robustness of our electrical infrastructures acquire unprecedented relevance.
This event, organized by the Alternativas Foundation in collaboration with the Iberdrola Foundation and the Faculty of Economics and Business of Bilbao at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), aims to explore the challenges and opportunities presented by the adaptation of our electrical networks to boost industrial growth, in line with the major strategic guidelines of the European Union.
The vision of a “Clean Industrial Deal” is not just an environmental aspiration, but an economic and geopolitical imperative. For the European industry to lead the energy transition and position itself as a benchmark in clean technologies, it is essential to have an electrical infrastructure capable of ensuring a safe, efficient, and sustainable supply. This infrastructure must be the nerve that connects innovation, production, and consumption, allowing for the integration of renewable energies on a large scale, the electrification of processes, and the digitalization of the industrial value chain. Only then can decarbonization objectives be achieved while ensuring the competitiveness of companies.
In this context, the Compass of Competitiveness and Strategic Autonomy of the EU are unavoidable reference frameworks. A resilient and adaptable electrical system is the cornerstone for reducing dependence on external sources, strengthening critical supply chains, and enhancing the productive capacity of strategic sectors. Investment in smart grids, energy storage, and new interconnections not only fosters technological innovation but also creates a conducive environment for attracting investments and generating quality jobs in the industrial sector.
This event will provide a space for dialogue among experts, representatives from the public and private sectors, and academia, to analyze how electrical infrastructures can be the engine that drives green and intelligent reindustrialization. Key topics such as long-term planning, project financing, the deployment of advanced technologies, and the regulatory frameworks necessary to build a solid and sustainable industrial future in Europe will be addressed.
After welcoming remarks from Diego López Garrido, executive vice president of the Fundación Alternativas, Jorge Pina, director of Sustainability at Endesa; Fernando Ferrando, president of the Renovables Foundation, and Jorge Andrey, Partner at SAMSO will take the floor. The event will be moderated by Fernando Martínez Salcedo, former Secretary General of Sustainability at Abengoa and executive president of Abengoa Mexico.
