How can industrial companies turn energy consumption data into practical operational decisions? And how can automation help manage peak demand? In a new video podcast, Jan Denemark, Sales Director at FLOWBOX, explores the topics he will bring to Smart Industry 2026, taking place on November 12–13 at Techmania Science Center in Pilsen, Czech Republic.
Watch the interview and join us at the conference to discuss energy management at your facility. We have a 20% ticket discount for you — email info@flowbox.com and we will send you a discount code.
Watch the Video Podcast with Jan Denemark
The interview connects current challenges in industrial energy management with practical ways to address them. Jan Denemark explains what historical consumption data can reveal, when operational changes can help, and where automation can make a difference.
The conversation covers:
- Why consumption patterns and 15-minute demand peaks matter.
- How consumption forecasting can help businesses respond to rising demand.
- The role of batteries and other technologies in managing peaks.
- Why energy management needs input from leadership, energy managers and IT.
From Energy Monitoring to Automated Control
One of the interview’s central themes is the ability to act in time. To manage demand effectively, a business needs to understand how consumption is developing and which adjustments its operations can accommodate.
Jan Denemark describes how FLOWBOX continuously evaluates demand and uses AI-supported consumption forecasting. When demand approaches a configured limit, the system can draw on a battery or adjust selected equipment, depending on the technologies available and predefined operating rules.
This approach to limiting peaks in electricity demand is known as peak shaving. Its implementation must reflect the needs of each facility: which equipment can temporarily adjust its power consumption, which processes must run continuously, and how to maintain safe production.
Bringing Management, Operations and IT into the Conversation
Who should be involved in energy management decisions? As the podcast explains, each team brings a different perspective. Business leaders focus on costs and return on investment. Energy managers need reliability, visibility and control. Production teams define operational requirements, while IT addresses system integration and data security.
Bringing these perspectives together will also be an important part of our conversations at the conference. Come with the questions your business is working through — from analysing consumption and managing peaks to connecting individual technologies.
The interview also touches on preparation for ISO 50001 and the role of systematic energy management.
New Electricity Tariffs as a Reason to Take the Next Step
The interview takes place against the backdrop of changes to Czech electricity distribution tariffs from 2027. For industrial businesses, these changes provide a reason to review how actual demand aligns with contracted connection capacity and operational needs.
For a detailed explanation, read our article New Tariff Structure from January 1, 2027: 10 Frequently Asked Questions from Industry, available in Czech. The video podcast builds on this topic by exploring practical control strategies and collaboration across the business.
Meet FLOWBOX at Smart Industry 2026
At Smart Industry 2026, Jan Denemark will present Automation for Reducing Energy Consumption in Industrial Operations. His presentation will explore the benefits of automated energy control, energy management and optimisation systems, and the role of AI in industrial energy management.
