• CERAWEEK 2025 | March 10-14, 2025
  • CERAWEEK
  • March 10 - 14, 2025

Hanna Grene

Microsoft

Global Go-to-Market and Operations, Energy and Resources

Hanna Grene is Microsoft’s Worldwide Leader for Go-To-Market Strategy and Operations for the Energy and Resources Industry, leading a team responsible for Power & Utilities, Oil & Gas, and Mining, as well as partnerships. She has worked closely with governments and Fortune 500 companies globally to accelerate investment and innovation in a decarbonized, secure, and affordable energy system. Prior to Microsoft, Hanna was the Chief Commercial Officer at PXiSE Energy Solutions, a leader in grid management solutions.  She was named a Top 40 Under 40 Business Leader in San Diego in 2021 and previously served as a Board Member for the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce. She currently serves on the boards of GridForward and GridWise and is an adviser to the International Energy Agency. 

Sessions With Hanna Grene

Thursday, 21 March

  • 03:30pm - 04:00pm (CST) / 21/mar/2024 08:30 pm - 21/mar/2024 09:00 pm

    Effectively Decarbonizing the Electricity Grid
    Energy Infrastructure/Supply Chains

    Decarbonizing electricity grids requires multiple actions beyond installing renewable energy sources. Deploying battery storage systems; applying advanced analytics for smart grid operations; having agility in outage planning; using DC voltage systems; storing clean hydrogen; implementing dynamic energy pricing and other measures all contribute to managing modern low-carbon grids. What are the practical learnings to upgrade grids for a lower-carbon energy future? Which technologies have the most potential to drive low-carbon grids? What regulatory or institutional challenges have yet to be overcome?