The Driving Forces Behind Grid Modernization

InsightDotTech Talk

Electric utility companies face multiple challenges in maintaining a reliable power supply. With extreme weather events, the impact of climate change, and an increasing global demand for electricity, they need to keep the lights on while also focusing on sustainability, energy efficiency, and decarbonization. These obstacles require electric utilities to rethink how they design, manage, and maintain the power grid to ensure its resilience, reliability, and affordability for the future.

In this IoT Chat episode, we hear from industry experts and thought leaders at the forefront of this transformation. They discuss the latest innovations in grid modernization, including use of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain technology, and how these solutions help make the grid more resilient and secure.

Join us as we explore these ideas with: Jani Valtari, Technology Center Manager, ABB Russell Boyer, Global Energy Field Director, Dell Technologies Prithpal Khajuria, Director of Energy, Intel Anthony Sivesind, Edge Solution Architect, VMware Christina Cardoza, Editorial Director, insight.tech

Jani, Russell, Prithpal, and Anthony answer our questions about:

• Power grids’ recent evolutions and changes
• State of the power grid today
• Ongoing efforts to modernize the power grid
• How to scale and measure the success of grid modernization
• The biggest opportunities for changes within the grid
• Emerging technologies to improve the power grid
• Real-world examples of grid modernization across the globe
• Importance of industry standards
• The future of grid modernization

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To learn more about efforts to modernize the grid, read Grid Modernization Powers the Way to a Decarbonized Economy and listen to ABB Talks Smart Grids, Substations, and Security. For the latest innovations from these companies, follow them on LinkedIn: ABB, Dell Technologies, Intel Internet of Things, and VMware.