The global power sector is searching for one thing above all else: proof that large-scale grid digitalization can be executed at speed, at scale, and with measurable impact. India has just delivered that proof. Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) has successfully deployed 10 million smart electricity meters, becoming one of the first energy companies globally…

In 2026, grid modernization has emerged as one of the most consequential infrastructure trends globally. What was once a background utility concern is now a boardroom-level priority-driven by accelerating electricity demand, aging infrastructure, climate volatility, and the explosive growth of AI-powered data centers. Across developed and emerging economies alike, the message is clear: modernize the…

Artificial intelligence and energy are rapidly becoming one of the most consequential pairings of the modern economy. As climate change intensifies pressure on governments and industries to decarbonise, the power grid sits at the centre of the energy transition-and AI is emerging as one of its most powerful enablers. The shift away from fossil fuels…

Power grid modernization has emerged as a strategic imperative for nations seeking energy security, economic resilience, and regional competitiveness. In Turkmenistan, this transformation is now gaining momentum through a landmark $500 million investment by the Asian Development Bank (ADB)-the first major engagement by an international financial institution in the country’s electricity sector. Since 2018, ADB…

Executive Brief Extreme weather events are no longer edge cases for power systems—they are defining stress tests. From Winter Storm Uri in Texas to Hurricane Ida along the U.S. Gulf Coast, recent disruptions have exposed the vulnerability of aging distribution networks and underscored the urgency of data-driven grid modernization. Leading utilities and system planners are…

Executive Overview GE Vernova has secured a landmark contract from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) to modernise the Chandrapur back-to-back High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) link, a strategically vital 1,000-megawatt interconnection between western and southern power grids. While geographically anchored in India, the project reflects a broader global shift toward HVDC transmission modernization…

The electric grid is at a turning point. Across North America, it is being reshaped by three powerful forces: explosive growth in electricity demand, the rapid integration of variable renewables, and an increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events. Together, these pressures are forcing utilities, regulators, investors, and policymakers to mobilize billions in capital, rethink planning…

Global grid investment is on track to exceed $470 billion in 2025, marking the first time the world has spent this much on electricity transmission and distribution in a single year. This surge in spending reflects the central role of the grid in the energy transition, as countries race to connect new renewable generation, meet rising electrification targets, and…

EU Moves to Fast-Track Power Grid Projects to Restore Industrial Competitiveness The European Union is preparing to significantly accelerate approvals for power grid projects as part of a broader effort to reduce energy costs and strengthen industrial competitiveness across the region. New proposals published by the European Commission outline measures to shorten permitting timelines for…

ISO New England Advances Grid Interconnection Modernization With Platform-Based Planning Tools ISO New England has taken a further step toward modernizing grid interconnection and planning processes as the region faces increasing system complexity, growing electrification, and rising large-load demand. The regional grid operator, which oversees electricity transmission across six New England states, has selected a…

By 2042, the power grid could look radically different: decentralized, automated, and seamlessly integrated across generation, transmission, and distribution. The next two decades will mark a shift from traditional grid management to intelligent orchestration where human operators, artificial intelligence, and distributed energy resources act as a single adaptive ecosystem. From Grid to Integrated Power Delivery…

The U.S. electric grid stands at a defining moment. Decades of underinvestment, surging power demand, and accelerating climate pressures have created the need for bold modernization. Nearly one third of transmission lines and almost half of distribution assets are operating beyond their intended lifespan. With electrification accelerating and distributed energy resources multiplying, grid transformation is…