Transition

'Seismic shift' as European utility sector vows to lead energy transition

Utilities embrace the opportunities from decarbonisation, digitalisation and decentralisation — whatever they might be, writes Leigh Collins

New Eurelectric president Francesco Starace, the chief executive of Italian utility Enel: "This is the time to roll up our sleeves and lead the transition towards a low-carbon economy". Photo: AFP/Getty
New Eurelectric president Francesco Starace, the chief executive of Italian utility Enel: "This is the time to roll up our sleeves and lead the transition towards a low-carbon economy". Photo: AFP/Getty
  • Leigh Collins in Estoril
Published 21 June 2017, 14:53Updated 21 June 2017, 18:07