SIEMENS ENERGY
Siemens Energy VP Simona Rossetti on how the company is spearheading the decarbonisation of the energy industry through digitalisation
For more than 150 years , engineers at Siemens Energy – one of the world ’ s leading energy technology companies – have been spearheading the electrification of the world .
The company works with its customers and partners on energy systems for the future , supporting the transition to a more sustainable world . With its portfolio of products , solutions and services , Siemens Energy covers almost the entire energy value chain – from power generation and transmission to storage .
“ Our mission is to support companies and countries with what they need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make energy reliable , affordable , and more sustainable ,” describes Simona Rossetti , Senior Vice President within Siemens Energy ’ s Gas Services Business , who first joined the company ’ s energy business in 2003 .
In 2020 Siemens Energy was founded as an independent company , opening a new chapter in Siemens ’ extensive history of energy technology . Its aim today is to energise society .
“ An estimated one-sixth of the electricity generated worldwide is based on technologies from Siemens Energy ,” Rossetti says . “ Today we are a team of 94,000 sharing the same passion , vision , and values . Our diversity makes us strong and helps us to find answers together with our partners .”
Digitalisation and decarbonisation Describing it as our greatest challenge , energy transition poses a number of questions : first and foremost how to reduce greenhouse emissions while also increasing energy supply . “ It is an uphill battle , and there is no silver bullet ,” Rossetti says . “ But finding solutions has always been in our DNA .”
Digitalisation can contribute to decarbonisation in several ways , firstly by making energy production more efficient , meaning the same amount of electricity can be produced with less fuel and fewer emissions .
“ Secondly , digitalisation helps to integrate renewable energy sources into the grid by managing power flows , balancing supply and demand , and optimising energy storage ,” Rossetti says . “ For example , digital control systems such as Omnivise T3000 can help manage the intermittency of solar and wind power by predicting energy output and adjusting supply accordingly .”
Integrated data management is another solution that supports decarbonisation . “ Integrating operations and engineering data can enable engineers to do their jobs more efficiently ,” Rossetti says . “ Overall , digitalisation can enable the optimisation of energy and resource use , reduce fuel consumption , and promote sustainable practices , contributing to decarbonisation efforts .
88 December 2023