Solutions for the energy transition in industry: smart grids, hydrogen, storage and AI at the center of innovation
From 20 to 24 April 2026, the beating heart of global industry will once again come alive in Hannover, where the international trade fair HANNOVER MESSE will place energy transformation in production processes at the center with the thematic area “Energy & Industrial Infrastructure”.
A true high-tech platform presenting advanced solutions and technologies to make manufacturing more efficient, resilient and low-emission, thanks to a mix of technological, digital and infrastructural innovation.
Energy, AI and industry: a new synergy
In an increasingly electrified, automated and interconnected industrial world, energy has become a true governance challenge: how can continuity, flexibility and affordability be ensured in a context of ecological transition and Industry 4.0 factories?
The world’s leading industrial energy players will respond with smart technologies ranging from storage systems and digital grid management to hydrogen fuel cells and digital twins for predictive control.
The “Energy & Industrial Infrastructure” cluster, located in halls 11, 12 and 13, will not only showcase already operational solutions but also present a vision of the future of the energy industry, where artificial intelligence, industrial cloud, OT cybersecurity and decarbonization converge to power production processes.
Energy under control: from automation to digital twins
Within the “Power Engineering & Energy Automation” cluster, companies such as Siemens, Schneider Electric and Altech Batteries will demonstrate how energy systems can become smarter and more adaptive, thanks to advanced automation technologies, IIoT integration and real-time simulations based on digital models.
Here, the key concept will be dynamic efficiency: energy infrastructures capable of regulating consumption, avoiding losses, adapting to variable production demands and predicting potential malfunctions.
Storage and infrastructure: energy available when needed
In an industry aiming for climate neutrality, energy storage and smart grid management are no longer optional, but essential.
The “Energy Infrastructure & Storage Solutions” cluster will be a key reference point for advanced systems of batteries, hydrogen, thermal solutions and smart grids connecting factories, renewable sources and electric mobility.
All with a focus on resilience, cost efficiency and energy supply security.
Hydrogen: the new fuel for manufacturing
Among emerging technologies, hydrogen stands out as a major player.
In the “Hydrogen Technologies” cluster, over 300 companies and research centers will present concrete solutions for integrating hydrogen into industrial production: from heat supply to chemical processes and modular fuel cell plants.
A key role will also be played by the special area “Hydrogen + Fuel Cells EUROPE”, featuring live demonstrations, technical workshops and international networking opportunities.
If your company produces, integrates or uses technologies for the energy transition, HANNOVER MESSE 2026 is the right place to turn vision and dialogue into industrial future.
