How digitalisation and AI are powering Europe’s energy transition

Electrification is transforming Europe’s energy landscape, but it is also introducing greater complexity. Schneider Electric’s Power Systems EVP, Melton Chang, notes that with more distributed resources, higher demand and increasing shares of variable renewables, the energy system is becoming more dynamic and more challenging to manage.

This interview highlights that electrification is reshaping Europe’s energy system at scale, with electricity demand projected to rise by up to 50% by 2030, driven by EV adoption, heat pumps and industrial process electrification. 

EVs alone could account for around 4.3% of total European electricity demand, compared to approximately 1% today. At the same time, renewables are expected to reach up to 72% of EU electricity supply.

In this video interview, three critical questions are unpacked:

• As Europe accelerates electrification, how can digital technologies and AI strengthen both energy resiliency and industrial competitiveness?
• Energy storage and demand-side flexibility are becoming essential. What technologies are enabling these solutions to support a balanced and resilient grid?
• With electrification accelerating across transport, industry, and buildings, how can grid operators balance growing demand with renewable supply variability and how is Schneider Electric supporting this? 

From AI-driven forecasting and digital twins to advanced grid management and flexibility solutions, watch the full interview to discover how Schneider Electric is helping Europe build a sustainable, competitive, and resilient energy system.

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**This interview was filmed in November 2025 at Enlit Europe in Bilbao, Spain.