Interview: Perspective of a utility going through change

Posted on: 7 August 2021

How does a power utility adapt to the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy? Enlit Europe talks to Ingo Birnkraut, CEO and Managing Director, RWE Technology International.

How does a power utility adapt to the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy?

Enlit Europe talks to Ingo Birnkraut, CEO and Managing Director of utility RWE Technology International, who has charted a course for his company throughout the energy transition and who shares his views on changing project needs and technology developments. Plus we learn about workforce adaptation and diversity as well as gaining strategic insights into future opportunities to create more sustainability in the energy intensive sectors.

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