Agile digitalization evolution in the energy sector, taking into account innovative and disruptive technologies

Abstract

The development of technology and science is decisive in the development of social welfare. We are experiencing the fourth revolution in technological development –after the invention of the steam engine; electricity and process automation; and then computer / IT technology – characterized by an interconnected information network. This revolution will affect all related industries, including the energy sector. New solutions, sensors, devices are available, but the main issue is the use of these devices. So-called smart grid technologies have many advantages, but they also present challenges, whether technologically, economically or sociologically and socially [1]. The answers to these challenges are often not traditional, but creative solutions can mean a breakthrough, changing and accelerating the current progress trends. Such solutions and methods can change and advance all segments and areas, from energy to medicine to the beauty industry. The digital transformation and its implications will significantly change the support for the basic functions of energy distribution. Nowadays, it is almost impossible to solve any task or complete a simple work phase without a computer or IT tool, location data, work schedule description, parameters, and so on. Long-term operation and design, proper architecture and design framework are crucial for efficient operation. Enterprise architecture management within large companies usually involves a very complex range of activities [2]: business, IT and organizational information infrastructure. The role of enterprise architecture is becoming increasingly important for developing and growing companies [3]. In our article, we show how recent decades have helped improve the efficiency of network management and how digitalization is becoming an indispensable player in a sustainable, renewable based vision.