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Renewables at the core of future power systems

Stefan Hufnagl examines why single-track approaches in energy automation fall short – and how hybrid platforms can secure both safety and profit.

Twin transition: a path to the future or just another corporate buzzword?

By Johannes Wolf

Johannes Wolf explains why the green and digital twin transition is more than hype — and how we can turn it into measurable impact.

Reflections from Davos 2025: Where are we now?

By Stefan Reuther

At the halfway point of 2025, Stefan Reuther looks back at the important topics raised at January’s WEF conference — and what we can learn today.

Green hydrogen: the Middle East’s new energy frontier

By Khalid Qarooni

The tides are turning for fossil fuels, and one region is emerging as a powerhouse in clean energy. Khalid Qarooni explores the Middle East’s next big export — green hydrogen.

The role of Big Data and IoT in optimizing grid operation and energy consumption

By Alexander Punzenberger

Alexander Punzenberger explores the shift from a disconnected, inefficient energy grid to the smart grid of the future.

The winds of change: Technology, trends and the road ahead

By Stefan Hufnagl

Stefan Hufnagl discusses the growing importance of wind power and the necessary factors to drive its success.

Sustainability column: Embracing change

By Emilian Axinia

Emilian Axinia considers in his sustainability column the critical success factors of achieving the world's transition towards Net Zero.

Sustainable manufacturing: OEE and the circular economy

By Thomas Feßl

Thomas Feßl explores the importance of OEE for manufacturers looking to align with circular economy principles.

Manufacturing outlook to 2028

By Christoph Dorigatti

The future of manufacturing belongs to those who adapt. Christoph Dorigatti explores the trends shaping manufacturing, and the outlook for the next three years.

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