What is the Digital Energy Transition and why is it important?

1. Welcome

Welcome to Week One! In this week of the course, we’ll explore:

• What the digital energy transition is.
• Why the digital energy transition is important.
• How the transition is taking place.
• Benefits and challenges of digitalisation.
• Key European policies that support the digital energy transition in Europe.

Learning Outcomes

After studying this week of the course, you should be able to:

• Describe what the digital energy transition is.
• Give some examples of how energy production and use are digitalised.
• Demonstrate understanding of the benefits and challenges of energy digitalisation. 
• Be aware of how benefits for some groups of people may present challenges for others.