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How E.ON is using quantum computing to solve some of renewable energy's biggest challenges

John Leonard, Computing

06 April 2022 • 5 min read

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The energy giant is working on the 'super-complex' problem of decarbonising the grid with IBM's quantum computing division

Energy company E.ON is working with IBM on using quantum computing to optimise the delivery of renewable energy. In an online media briefing last week, Victoria Ossadnik, chief operating officer of...

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