S1E2 - Auke and Michiel sit down with Gerwin Hoogsteen at Arnhem Electricity Week, expert in smart grid control and optimization at the University of Twente, to explore the future of our power infrastructure.

We dive into the transition to a bottom-up energy grid, where decentralized energy sources, batteries, and grid-forming inverters challenge the traditional model of centralized, rotating mass-based power generation. Gerwin compares this upgrade to performing open-heart surgery: the system must keep running while being fundamentally reengineered.

We also tackle the role of AI in grid control. While promising, Gerwin brings a realistic perspective on its current limitations and where it truly adds value. He also shares why trust is crucial for the successful adoption of these technologies.

🔌Batteries, AI, decentralized control, and the future of energy—this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in how we’ll power the world of tomorrow.