From complexity to control: How Veolia Poland and Helen set the standard for flexibility in district heating
Across Europe, energy companies are rethinking how they deliver heat – seeking smarter, more flexible, and lower-carbon systems. In this edition of #HeatTalks, we explore how Veolia Poland and Helen are leading the charge, using Gradyent’s Digital Twin.
Michel de Koning (CCO at Gradyent) sits down with Luiz Hanania (CEO, Veolia Poland) and Timo Aaltonen (SVP, Helen) to discuss how their organizations are using digitalization and system flexibility to unlock game-changing operational and strategic value:
The Digital Twin allows teams to make faster, smarter decisions with real-time optimization and full visibility across the complex, multi-source heating system.
Flexibility is not just a response to volatility – it’s a strategic value lever that requires coordination from trading, production, and distribution to customers to unlock its true potential.
Accurate, reliable forecasts are key to efficiency in modern district heating with fluctuating demand and dozens of heat sources.
A strong digital foundation covering everything from the ends of the network to real-life efficiencies of sources is essential to futureproof operations.
Veolia Poland and Helen show that unlocking flexibility and optimizing end-to-end is possible even for the largest and most complex district heating systems in the world.
Watch the full conversation to see how both companies are shaping the industry, powered by Gradyent’s real-time Digital Twin.