Learn How AI Helps This Energy Company Boost Efficiency
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Queenslanders love a road trip, so Sarah Zeljko, chair of Energy Queensland, decided to run with the theme as she described her company's exciting transition to renewables. She was on stage at the recent SAP for Energy and Utilities 2025 conference in Rotterdam to share her company's dreams for an electric future powered by technology, innovation, and people.
Mapping the journey
'Such a transition is often perceived as a long and winding road,' said Zeljko.
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