The recent Iberian power outage has underscored the EU's urgent need to enhance energy resilience and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The outage affected critical infrastructure and highlighted the importance of modernizing grid infrastructure and energy management. Gwenaelle Avice Huet from Schneider Electric emphasizes the necessity of grid digitization and investment to ensure flexibility and reliability in energy supply. Businesses can mitigate power outage impacts by optimizing energy usage and participating in demand response programs. The EU is also working towards reducing dependence on external critical materials through initiatives like the Critical Raw Materials Act and promoting a circular economy. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)