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Powering the Future: SA Power Networks’ IT Chief on the Role of Data in the Energy Sector
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Powering the Future: SA Power Networks’ IT Chief on the Role of Data in the Energy Sector

Jun 4, 2024 | 3 mins

During an interview at Data & AI Edge, Matthew Pritchard, Head of IT Strategy at SA Power Networks, shared his thoughts on the challenges and opportunities that data and AI bring to the rapidly evolving energy sector. 

 

Embracing Data for Energy Transformation 

Matthew highlighted the dramatic shifts in the electricity industry driven by renewable energy adoption, fundamentally altering energy flow through the grid.  

He emphasised that to keep up with these changes, it’s crucial to redesign technology to ensure safety, quality, and reliability.  

Data is central to this transformation, enabling precise asset management and optimising green energy usage. 

 

Overcoming Data Culture Challenges 

Building a strong data culture within an organisation, especially one with long-standing practices, is no easy feat.  

Matthew explained that the first step is to identify data owners, promote…

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