Make Room for a faster path to Power. Distributed capacity for data-centre growth

Gabriel Lim, Founder & CEO of Blue Whale Energy, presented "Make Room.", a thought-provoking session on the growing challenge of accommodating rising electricity demand on increasingly constrained power networks. Drawing on his experience in battery storage and virtual power plant deployment, Gabriel explored how grid operators and utilities can unlock additional capacity through flexibility, distributed energy resources, and intelligent energy management rather than relying solely on traditional infrastructure expansion. The presentation highlighted the critical role of energy storage and digital solutions in building a more resilient, efficient, and future-ready grid.