Resilience and Decarbonization in Europe: The Transformer Industry as an Enabler of a Lead Market for CO₂‑Reduced Steel
Achieving industrial decarbonization and strengthening Europe’s resilience require new market models that accelerate the uptake of CO₂‑reduced materials.
Within Working Group “Green Lead Market – Transformers”, industry partners have developed a concrete lead‑market concept for CO₂‑reduced steel in grid components, positioning transformers as a high‑impact and scalable use case.
In this panel discussion with representatives from different companies across the electricity‑grid value chain and further experts will explore how such a market can emerge.
The discussion will address policy instruments, technical standards, and the specific needs of grid operators and equipment manufacturers.
The panel will highlight how the transformer industry, with its predictable material demand and relevance for critical infrastructure, can act as a key driver of both decarbonization and system resilience.
The objective is to outline practical pathways to integrate CO₂‑reduced steel into essential grid components in a cost‑efficient, market‑driven, and transparent way.
- Explore how Europe can build a resilient and low‑carbon electricity grid by accelerating the use of CO₂‑reduced steel in transformers.
- Hear from leading companies across the electricity‑grid value chain on how cross‑industry cooperation can unlock a scalable lead market for green materials.
- Learn which policy frameworks and standards are needed to drive transparency, competitiveness, and resilient supply chains.
- Discover practical pathways to integrate CO₂‑reduced steel into critical grid components in a cost‑efficient, market‑driven way.
Tuesday 19 May 14:50 - 15:50 Central Grid
Sustainability and Energy Efficiency
Speakers
Vice President Customers, Markets & Technology, thyssenkrupp Electrical Steel
