Driving the Energy Transition: people, technology, and purpose
The future of the energy system will be digital, flexible and interconnected. At olivoENERGY, we believe this transformation must be grounded in real-world impact, guided by innovation, and shaped by the people who make it possible. That is why we sat down with FMIT Group, Gold Sponsor of the FEL2050 forum, to explore their perspective on the technological challenges of the energy transition, the evolving role of innovation in the sector, and how they are contributing to the development of advanced solutions for cleaner and more efficient energy.
At the heart of this conversation is Lucía López, Product Launch Manager at FMIT Group, who exemplifies a new generation of professionals leading change with clarity and intention. In her role, Lucía drives the deployment of digital solutions that turn data into a tool for meaningful transformation. In just a year, she has helped launch groundbreaking projects in energy storage, circular traceability, and carbon footprint measurement—each designed to bring innovation from theory to action.
With a background that spans strategic communication, IT auditing, and digital development, Lucía navigates seamlessly between the technical and the strategic. This hybrid perspective enables her to bridge diverse teams and translate complex challenges into actionable solutions. For Lucía, the energy transition isn’t just about new technologies—it’s about the people behind them. And her message is clear: innovation isn’t just about building what’s new, it’s about doing it with purpose.
The energy transformation requires complex coordination between policy, technology and industry. From your technological perspective, what do you see as the main challenges facing the energy system and how can innovation address them?
The global energy system faces several interrelated challenges, which hinder an effective transition to sustainable models. At FMIT Group, we identify three major challenges that must be overcome for this transformation to be successful: the lack of transparency in energy markets, the lack of digital infrastructures to facilitate , and the disconnect between regulations and real technological capabilities.
Innovation must serve as a bridge between these elements. Technologies such as advanced data analytics, artificial intelligence and digital traceability systems provide visibility and precision to a system that has historically operated with opacity and rigidity.
The new energy model requires smarter grids, greater storage capacity and active demand management. What technologies do you see as key to realising this vision in the short and medium term?
To build a smarter, more resilient and flexible energy system, it is essential to rely on a set of advanced digital technologies to automate, connect and optimise all links in the energy chain. Among these, automation and system interoperability itself play an essential role: without it, all other technologies would not be able to realise their true potential and operate in an integrated and large- scale manner.
Among the most relevant technologies, we highlight the following:
- Automation and interoperability of systems as fundamental elements. Automating information and control flows between producers, consumers and electricity system operators enables real-time coordination of supply and demand, optimising the use of resources and improving the capacity to respond to fluctuations or contingencies. It is the basis without which the transition to smarter and more dynamic grids will not be possible.
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning make it possible to analyse large volumes of energy data in real time to predict demand, optimise the operation of infrastructures and anticipate failures, reducing costs and facilitating greater integration of renewable energies.
- Digital twins and advanced simulation, which provide virtual representations of complete assets and networks. Their effectiveness relies on automated and constantly updated data streams, enabling more agile and accurate planning, risk assessment and investment strategy design.
- Digital traceability and technologies such as blockchain, which guarantee the transparency and integrity of information along the entire energy value chain. Data capture and recording is key to ensuring trust and efficiency in these traceability systems.
Together, these technologies form the backbone of a new energy model where flexibility, transparency and anticipation will be essential. It is not just about transforming the physical system, but providing it with a deeply automated digital layer that makes it truly smart, secure and sustainable.
Digital technologies are not just support tools—they are the foundation of a flexible, transparent and intelligent energy system capable of anticipating, adapting and evolving.
The electrification and digitalisation of industry are progressing strongly. What barriers remain and what technological solutions could accelerate their adoption, especially in energy-intensive sectors?
Despite the momentum of the digital and electric transition in industry, there are still structural barriers to its mass adoption, especially in energy-intensive sectors. These barriers can be grouped into three levels:
- Regulatory, due to the lack of clear, coordinated regulatory frameworks adapted to new technological realities. Uncertainty about incentives, obligations or standards can delay key strategic decisions.
- Technical, due to fragmentation of tools, poor interoperability between systems, and the need for robust digital infrastructures to manage large volumes of operational and environmental data.
- Cultural and organisational, because many companies have not yet integrated digitisation effectively and efficiently into the core of their business model, or lack talent and processes to exploit the value of data.
The challenge is not only technological, but also one of organisational transformation: it is necessary to translate the complexity of digitalisation into understandable, actionable and auditable tools that facilitate change and build trust both inside and outside the organisation.
FMIT Group specialises in advanced digital solutions and one of sectors you are focusing on is the energy sector. How are you helping your clients to be more flexible, efficient and sustainable in an increasingly dynamic environment?
Many businesses face increasing pressure to be more flexible, efficient and sustainable, but they do not always have the tools to achieve this. The complexity of today’s energy environment – with new regulations, constant technological change and an urgent need for decarbonisation – demands not just intent, but real digital capabilities. In our experience, we have identified three major common barriers to clear progress on this path:
- Lack of operational visibility on the performance of energy assets. This is especially critical in storage systems such as BESS, where profitability depends on real-time decisions: when to load, when to unload, how to anticipate failures or extend equipment life. Without quality data and proper analytics, energy efficiency becomes a blind bet. That’s why, with Almena, we our customers gain clear and dynamic view of their operation through real-time analysis tools that identify bottlenecks, optimise resources and increase the resilience of their systems.
- Absence of traceability at all the chain of value. The transition to circular models requires knowing exactly where materials come from, how they are used and what potential they have after their first useful life. Without such traceability, not only is efficiency lost, but regulatory compliance is complicated, especially in sectors where critical raw materials such as lithium or cobalt come into play. We facilitate the creation of digital ecosystems capable of tracking each component, integrating digital product passports (Hydra DPP) and tracking systems that bring transparency and reliability to the entire chain (Hydra R).
- Difficulties in measuring and communicating sustainability in a clear and verifiable way. Pressure to report emissions – both own and suppliers’ – is growing, but many companies lack the technical means to collect and process this information rigorously. This not only limits their ability to react to future regulatory requirements, but also prevents them from integrating sustainability as a strategic factor. Our solutions enable you to quantify your carbon footprint at different levels, helping you both to make more informed decisions and to transparently communicate your environmental impact.
This is not just about solving challenges through closed solutions. What we at FMIT Group propose is an approach based on adaptive technology, built on principles of cloud scalability, interoperability via APIs, automation and advanced analytics. Instead of delivering fixed products, we develop digital infrastructures that evolve with our clients, adapt and create added value.
As a Gold Sponsor of FEL2050, what led you to support this event and what do you expect it to contribute to both the energy ecosystem and the technological development of the sector?
We support FEL2050 because we believe it is a necessary forum to accelerate key conversations between technology, regulation and industry.
This type of space allows us to expose both the opportunities and the challenges that are still unresolved. Moreover, we want to show that technology is not just an enabler, but an active agent of change, able to anticipate solutions before they become problems.
We hope that the forum will promote: more public-private collaboration to solve structural barriers, visibility for solutions that already exist but have not yet had space on the public agenda, and a shared roadmap for an energy transition that is fair, transparent and data-driven.
FEL2050 is a call to action: tomorrows energy depends on the decisions we make today. It is time to move forward together, with commitment and a shared vision.
Fro olivoENERGY we thank FMIT Group and Lucía López for their dedication to advancing the digital transformation of the energy sector and for their support of FEL2050. Their approach shows that technology is not just a tool, but a key enabler in building the energy system of the future, one that is smarter, more resilient, and truly aligned with a fair and inclusive energy transition.
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With over 25 years of experience in advanced data management technologies, FMIT Group is a strategic partner for major players in the automotive and mobility sectors, developing high-performance, tailor-made digital solutions that optimise critical operations and accelerate the industry’s technological transformation.
Given the importance of the renewable energy sector for the future, FMIT has been working for years on the evolution and application of its modular technology to develop high value-added solutions and platforms. Almena, an advanced analytics platform for BESS systems; Hydra, a circular ecosystem with traceability and digital passports; and Metis, a tool for measuring and managing carbon footprint, including Scope 3. All with a clear focus: putting data at the centre of the energy transition.
