Energy & Utilities
Source: Reuters - EU almost on track to reach 2030 climate goal
Source: Eurelectric - A snapshot of Cybersecurity in the EU
Source: GlobalData - Report reveals outdated grid planning delays Europe’s renewable shift
The energy sector faces unique pressures in its race to meet decarbonisation targets - all while navigating geopolitical tensions and instability. Innovation is happening across the energy supply chain as organisations rise to the challenge. In this evolving environment Zenitech is at the forefront of change, enabling organisations to embrace emerging technologies, to enable better data management.
Common challenges
Energy transition and the race to decarbonisation
The European energy sector has ambitious targets to meet, such as those outlined in the European Green Deal and the Fit for 55 package of requirements. Transformation, particularly for organisations with outdated legacy infrastructures, needs to happen fast. Zenitech is helping the sector prepare for a greener future, by building data management and compliance solutions that are enabling some of the most exciting areas of technology, from energy storage and smart grids to hydrogen production.
Security and reducing import dependence
Ongoing geopolitical tensions are placing increasing pressure on Europe to reduce its energy import dependencies. While progress is being made, challenges remain around legacy infrastructure, diversified supply chains and security vulnerabilities. Zenitech is enabling companies to innovate by helping them to build cross-border energy trading platforms and develop cyber resilience strategies that utilise emerging technologies including blockchain, AI and virtual power plants.
Modernisation for a cleaner future
Europe’s energy and utilities infrastructure requires significant investment to modernise and support the integration of renewable energy sources. Transformation is also required to meet net-zero targets and factor in long term security needs. Zenitech is building automation and optimisation into every part of its customers’ operations, harnessing the power of emerging technologies such as IoT, robotics and AI – to help businesses embrace a cleaner energy future.
What we're watching & why
Clearly there is a massive push on renewable energy to ensure a slow down of the climate crisis. In addition, energy providers are pursuing AI-powered grid management, digital twins, and autonomous operations to handle surging demand from data centers and electrification. This isn’t just about modernisation, it’s a physics and standardisation challenge. While software promises optimisation, the fundamental realities of energy systems and lack of standardised platforms create implementation barriers.
We’re watching this space closely because:
- It's accelerating grid modernisation through AI-powered management systems and digital twins for infrastructure optimisation
- It's reshaping energy operations with real-time analytics, autonomous grid management, and edge computing for distributed resources
- It requires clear leadership on integration complexity, data standardisation, and balancing technological promise with fundamental physics limitations
Explore some of our contributions
Predictive modelling for the oil industry
Explore how Zenitech’s predictive model improved sales accuracy for an oil company, reducing errors and boosting efficiency.
The client – a leading oil company – wanted Zenitech’s help to create a predictive model that would tackle the problems it was having with human error in its PB gas tank sale management.
Accurate predictions are crucial for the business – especially regarding order quantity and timing.
Integrated operating portal for electricity trading business processes
Explore how Zenitech modernised electricity trading processes for an energy company, improving efficiency and reliability.
The oil company had been using a custom developed system for the past 15 years to handle Distribution System Operator (DSO) interfaces and internal processes.
But the system was becoming cumbersome.
Creating an efficient energy network for Sagemcom
Sagemcom’s Energy & Telecom subsidiary proposes end-to-end solutions for energy and water management, the electrification of isolated sites and grid control.
Discover how Zenitech worked with Sagemcom to design and develop a solution to acquire, process and gain insights from its data.