Powering a Sustainable Future: Energy, Space and Innovation - discover how space technology can strengthen the resilience of Europe's electricity grids.
Join ESA, the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) and leaders from the energy and space sectors for the official launch of the Space-Enabled Solutions for Resilient Grids Call for Proposals . Learn about the Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) funding opportunity, hear directly from transmission system operators and meet potential partners in a matchmaking session to develop a competitive project proposal.
Why attend?
- Learn what ESA and ENTSO-E are looking for in a successful proposal
- Hear first-hand operational challenges from European transmission system operators (TSOs)
- Discover where space technologies can deliver value for resilient energy infrastructure
- Meet potential consortium partners from across the space and energy sectors.
The event: Who should attend
This event is designed for organisations interested in developing space-enabled solutions for Europe's energy sector, including:
- Space companies and downstream application developers
- Electricity transmission system operators and utilities
- Technology providers and system integrators
- Start-ups, SMEs, and research organisations
- Organisations seeking partners to build project consortia
Whether you're looking for technical expertise, operational partners or end users, this is your chance to start building competitive consortia to apply for the Call for Proposals.
Agenda
- 9:00 – 10:00 (60 min) | Networking Breakfast & Registration
-
Please arrive in good time to allow enough time for registrations at the entrance for the site
- 10:00 – 10:10 (10 min) | Welcome and Opening Remarks
-
- ESA Representative
- 10:10 – 10:20 (10 min) | ESA Keynote
-
- Rita Rinaldo, Head of Applications Projects and Studies Division
- 10:20 – 10:30 (10 min) | ENTSO-E Keynote
-
- Benjamin Lenoir, 50Hertz
- 10:30 – 10:40 (10 min) | ESA Internal Framing, From Challenges to Innovation: The Upcoming Funding Opportunity "Space-Enabled Solutions for Resilient Grids Call for Proposals"
-
- Davide Coppola, Head of Space Applications Initiatives Section
- Asimina Syriou, Lead Energy Expert for ACCESS (BASS)
- 10:40 – 11:30 (50 min) | TSO Use-case Presentations, TSO Innovation Needs: Challenges from the Front Line
-
- Robert Philippi, 50Hertz | Encroachment Monitoring (vegetation and right-of-way)
- Dimitrios Melissaris, IPTO | Rapid Damage Assessment for Critical Components
- Koen de Wit, Elia Transmission Belgium | Cyber-resilient Time Synchronisation
- Gianluca Guidarelli, Swissgrid | Critical Communications Services Continuity
- 11:30 – 12:00 (30 min) | Coffee Break and Networking
-
- 12:00 - 12:50 (50 min) | Matchmaking Session (Core Segment)
-
- TSOs - Industry Matchmaking
- 12:50 – 13:00 (10 min) | Closing Remarks: Key Takeaways & Next Steps
-
- ESA Representative
- Gonzalo Morollon (ENTSO-E)
- 13:00 onwards | Lunch and informal networking
-
Registrations are now closed
About the Call for Proposals
The Space-Enabled Solutions for Resilient Grids Call for Proposals aims to support the development of space-enabled solutions that enhance the resilience, security, and operational performance of Europe's electricity transmission infrastructure.
- Proposed solutions may address:
- Grid resilience to natural hazards and emerging threats
- Monitoring and protection of critical infrastructure
- Continuity of operations during disruption
- Enhanced situational awareness and decision support
The call is supported by ENTSO-E, who represent Europe's transmission system operators. They provide real operational challenges and use cases to ensure funded projects address genuine industry needs.