Webinar Series Part 23:

Harnessing the power of Destination Earth: Anticipating solar energy risks using Europe’s massive Digital Twin

This webinar presents the EO4ER Digital Twin Component (DTC) prototype, developed under ESA’s Destination Earth (DestinE) initiative, to advance solar energy risk anticipation and grid resilience. Experts from the EO4ER consortium—OHB Digital Services, the THU’s Smart Grids Research Group, and Reuniwatt—come together to showcase innovative tools and methods for energy sector applications. You will discover how the our prototype integrates satellite data, advanced cloud observation, and solar forecasting to enhance grid planning, optimization, and climate impact assessments. The session highlights cutting-edge digital twin technology’s role in supporting Europe’s sustainable energy transition and managing solar energy variability amid climate challenges.

Topics discussed

  • The scientific foundations and architectural design of EO4ER’s Digital Twin Component for decentralized renewable energy
  • How satellite data can help anticipate the impact of solar energy on low voltage networks
  • How the third generation of Meteosat satellites will improve the quality of solar energy forecasts for grid operators

Moderator:
Marion Lafuma, EO4ER Team Lead @Reuniwatt

Speakers:
Gerd Heilscher, Head of the Smart Grids research Group @Technische Hochschule Ulm
Kaouther Belkilani, Senior Researcher Applied Energy Meteorology @Technische Hochschule Ulm
Ingo Schoolmann, Project Manager, Team and Technical Lead @OHB Digital Services