Per Christian Honning

EMEA Business Leader - Energy and Resources Industry

Microsoft

As the Microsoft Energy and Resources Industry Business Leader for Europe, Middle East, and Africa, Per Christian Honningsvaag leads the regional business strategy and execution across Oil and Gas, Mining, and Power and Utilities. His team of Industry Directors partners with energy companies to drive operational excellence, workforce transformation and help accelerate the energy transition with the use of digital technology. Prior to this role, he was the Worldwide Strategy Director for Power and Utilities in the Energy and Resources Industry team. Before joining Microsoft, Per Christian had leadership roles at Optimar AS and Topcom. During his twenty-year career, he has held roles in strategy, business and process development, finance and sales, in leading technology and industrial automation companies. He works closely with global organizations from high-growth startup companies to Fortune-listed corporations. Per Christian has a Master of Science in Business and a Bachelor of Computer Engineering.

Session Overview

Wednesday, 6 November

11:00

Digitalisation & Technology Conference Digitalisation & Technology Theatre 11:00 - 12:00

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The role of smart grids: matching energy supply with demand while increasing grid reliability and resiliency

The variable nature of renewable energy sources creates challenges for ensuring a reliable, consistent power supply. Combined with the rising number of prosumers and continuing rising power demand this complexity is expected to increase. To effectively navigate this challenge, grid operators must invest in supporting infrastructure to modernise grids and maximise the impact and financial potential of renewable energy. To achieve this, providers will need to utilise novel technologies, including distributed energy resource management systems, advanced voltage, reactive power controls and network digital twins to provide robust, future-proofed power grids.

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This session will explore how utilities are integrating next-generation technologies to develop a more resilient grid and maximise the financial value of renewable energy.