E-World is as crowded as ever, with many familiar faces, people I meet regularly there. As usual, attendees are having meetings, exchanging opinions, engaging in discussions and having fun… What’s different this time? First of all, any effects of COVID-related disruptions have fully disappeared. E-World feels just like it did before the pandemic—bustling with people actively seeking solutions, offering innovations, networking, and having casual conversations. What are the key topics of discussion? Political uncertainty and its potential impact on the energy transition are significant concerns. US-based companies focused on PPAs and renewables are expressing increasing worries about the American renewables market and considering shifting their focus to Europe, where they see greater opportunities in the coming years. For the same reason companies offering risk management solutions are pleased with the heightened interest to their offering at E-World. Regarding modern technologies, particularly AI-based applications, leading ETRM vendors remain skeptical about AI’s role in the ETRM space. However, they recognize the need to explore its potential to avoid missing out on future developments. While there is general interest in AI, and customers are asking questions, many vendors still believe AI adoption in this sector is largely driven by hype. Nevertheless, market research… continue reading