What does a future-ready energy system operator look like?

Episode 28 December 09, 2025 00:09:55
What does a future-ready energy system operator look like?
Energy Transitions
What does a future-ready energy system operator look like?

Dec 09 2025 | 00:09:55

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Hosted By

Pamela Largue

Show Notes

In this Energy Transitions podcast, Jeremy Hetzel of Kraken explores how distribution networks are transforming into digital ecosystems and what DSOs must do to stay ahead.

In this episode, you will learn more about:

1.The strategic shift distribution companies must make to move from managing assets to optimising systems;
2.How Distribution System Operators can maintain reliability and security while enabling broad market participation;
3.Where the most significant areas of technology debt exist within distribution today and the impact thereof on grid resilience;
4.How DSOs evaluate the performance of digital and optimisation tools in real time;
5.The strategic priorities DSOs need to remain relevant in the future;
6.Kraken’s most distinctive advantage in a market still dominated by legacy systems.


This episode is brought to you in partnership with Kraken - an Operating System for utilities, powered by Utility-Grade AI.

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