Connect into
Connect into
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Connect into is the podcast by investment bank Pantokrator, that catches up with leading entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders in climate technology and the energy transition movement. We will be discussing what actions are being taken to create a sustainable future.
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The podcast focuses on themes such as climate technology, sustainable energy solutions, and industrial decarbonisation with episodes discussing topics like high-temperature heat pumps, grid flexibility through AI, and the impact of innovative materials like carbon-negative construction systems.

Connect into is the podcast by investment bank Pantokrator, that catches up with leading entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders in climate technology and the energy transition movement. We will be discussing what actions are being taken to create a sustainable future.
In this episode of Connect Into, Pantokrator’s Andre Shortell and Louis Barrowcliff speak with Alberto Méndez, CEO of Plexigrid, about how distribution grids are being digitally reinvented to support the energy transition.
Alberto shares how Plexigrid’s software platform helps grid operators unlock visibility at the low-voltage level, optimise planning through advanced analytics, and actively manage flexibility – turning distribution networks into dynamic, intelligent systems.
Listen to hear them explore the limitations of traditional grid design, the growing challenge of integrating distributed energy resources (DERs), and how digital twins and real-time data can unlock capacity without costly infrastructure upgrades.
Topics include:
Why electrification is pushing distribution grids beyond their original design
How Plexigrid’s digital twin provides predictive, real-time control for DSOs
Enabling visibility and optimisation at the grid edge – from EVs to rooftop solar
The role of analytics in managing bottlenecks, voltage violations, and reverse flows
How DSOs can double capacity using software instead of new wires
What regulation and market design need to catch up on
With projects across Europe and a focus on low-voltage innovation, Plexigrid is building the digital foundation for a more flexible, resilient, and sustainable grid.
Thanks again, Alberto!

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