For the second year in a row, Erik Solbakken guided the conference with his characteristic warmth and humor. In addition to keeping the program running smoothly, he proudly shared his personal experience with solar energy production on his own rooftop, reporting an impressive income of NOK 15 last month. While this amount may not revolutionize the energy market, it was a nice reminder of the small but important steps we can all take toward a more sustainable future.
Key Highlights: From Energy Markets to the AI Revolution
Celine Munkeby from Thema Consulting Group took the audience on a deep dive into “The Development of the Norwegian Electricity Sales Market.” She highlighted how the market has stabilized after the electricity price crisis and predicted “brighter times” for both suppliers and consumers—a welcome message, especially after the last few years of unpredictable energy prices.
Bente Sollid, UtilityCloud’s new chairwoman, followed up with a thought-provoking presentation on how AI will transform the energy sector. She described how artificial intelligence can be used for everything from efficient energy grid management to improving customer experiences. It became clear that AI is not just a buzzword, but a tool with the potential to create real value.
The UtilityCloud product managers impressed with their presentations on the latest updates from their respective fields. The billing department, in particular, stood out with the launch of UC Ledger, which was met with a standing ovation from the attending customers. It’s rare to see such enthusiasm over billing systems, but this time it was clear that UC Ledger represented an innovation that truly addressed market needs.
