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Energy transition and utilities

The energy transition is a generation-defining challenge. But we believe it’s not just what it averts, but what it enables in our economy and society, that matters. We envision a world in which energy is clean, affordable and abundant, powering a new wave of industrial growth and social opportunity.

The energy industry’s transition to clean energy is a fundamental enabler for every other industry’s ability to reach net-zero.

For too long, the narrative surrounding net-zero has centered on costs and challenges. But the energy transition need not equate to austerity or industry compromise. Clear roadmaps, actions and measurement – allied with cultural and behavioral change – can help us all benefit from the growth and prosperity which the transition enables.

The transition also provides a huge opportunity to positively impact the human side of business: deeper customer relationships, consumer perception and talent attraction.

“Helping energy and utilities organizations to harness the vast economic and societal potential of the energy transition and build a better future is our passion and purpose”

Together we can light the way to a brighter, cleaner future for all.

    Powering sustainability

    Our in-depth research into the rewards which energy organizations are realizing by acting on their sustainability agenda.

    Clean growth

    In this piece, we connect the dots between purposeful environmental responsibility and healthier, sustainable growth.

      What we do

      Accelerating the energy transition and all that it enables

      Evolving the global energy sector to affordable, abundant, and low-carbon energy within a generation is the top priority for the energy and utilities sector and requires a drastic shift for many. At Capgemini, we believe in focusing on what the energy transition enables in our economy and society, rather than just what it must avert.
       
      We help energy and utilities organizations to create a positive, long-term legacy of transformative, sustainable products and services that create new types of value, strengthen customer relationships, and help attract industry-leading talent.

      Enabling a virtuous spiral of growth by digitizing and embracing low-carbon technology.

      Meeting the challenge of the energy transition isn’t only about moving to new energy sources. We must reinvent the sector to prioritize universal abundance and waste reduction, as well as optimizing energy generation, distribution, and recycling.
       
      With our digital and technical expertise, Capgemini helps organizations to weave connected tech and engineering innovation into the end-to-end energy ecosystem, as well as to capitalize on the tech opportunities enabled by access to affordable, plentiful energy.

      Changing the way people move, live, work and power their world.

      Achieving climate neutrality must be a collective effort. Through education and greater choice around consumption and conservation, energy and utilities organizations can play a pivotal role in reshaping consumer behaviors.
       
      We’re supporting our energy clients to navigate the changing consumer landscape. The energy transition enables the opportunity to forge deeper customer relationships and provide a higher quality of life through guilt-free, affordable energy. Our customer-centric solutions help influence consumer behaviors while improving brand perception.

        A clean horizon for Thailand’s cities

        We examine the wide-reaching economic, social and health benefits of the growing investment into Thailand’s electric mobility ecosystem.

        Power to the people: the transformative capacity of African solar

        How a new, distributed solar grid could help an entire continent to supercharge its economic potential.

        The role of V2H in empowering and protecting communities

        How electric vehicles will bolster electric power grid resilience and keep vulnerable communities connected.

        Beyond passive consumption: the rise of the active energy omnisumer

        A look at the evolving interplay between the energy consumer, grid, and provider – and the rewards they stand to reap.  

        How local micro-factories have the power to transform communities

        How decentralizing energy distribution could usher in a new era of localized, small-scale manufacturing and innovation.

        The autonomous road to social mobility

        How a new type of taxi could be a driver of social mobility.

          Client stories

          Expert perspectives

          Data and AI

          Drilling for value with MDM

          Sreekrishna Subramanian
          Mar 8, 2023
          Sustainability

          Five 2022 predictions for energy and utilities

          Capgemini
          Feb 2, 2022
          Sustainability

          Four steps to achieving energy transformation after COP26

          James Forrest
          Dec 2, 2021
          Sustainability

          Is pure clean power a fantasy?

          Philippe Vié
          May 18, 2021

          Meet our experts

          James Forrest

          Group Industry Leader for Energy Transition and Utilities at Capgemini
          I lead in helping global clients with major business transformations involving smart grid, IoT, the reform of gas and electricity markets, major software and infrastructure changes, and the use of machine learning and artificial intelligence to drive significant business performance improvement.

          Philippe Vié

          Vice President of Energy and Utilities
          I have been in the industry for over 25 years, leading transformation projects globally. I’m responsible for selling and delivering end-to-end transformation engagements for top utility and energy companies. I also lead Capgemini’s annual World Energy Markets Observatory (WEMO), a report examining the electricity and gas markets in Europe, North America, Australia, and Southeast Asia.

          Elfije Lemaitre

          EVP, Resources & Energy Transition Lead
          Elfije LeMaitre is an expert in technology-enabled energy transition, corporate and non-profit strategy, and digital transformation. She and the Capgemini team are focused on helping clients achieve the future they want, including reducing emissions while growing revenue, increasing profit, and improving safety.

          Peter King

          Global Energy and Utilities Lead, Capgemini Invent
          I focus on driving transformation by working with my clients to define new ways of working, new operating models and the transformation programs that will deliver change.

          Colin Ellam

          VP – Global Head of Nuclear
          “I am passionate about nuclear power’s role in our sustainable future. The industry has a great opportunity to truly embrace modern ways of working and digital technologies to drive better outcomes across all of its programmes.”

          Mike Lewis

          VP Global Leader Energy Transition
          He is the lead of Capgemini’s Energy Transition business globally. He is responsible for our client’s success in their move to low carbon energy – both the products and services our clients bring to market, and how their own company transition to low carbon, sustainable business practices.

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