Dec 5, 2022 · Climate change and the energy crisis have made it clear that we need to rethink our electricity grid. The way forward is the smart grid — here's why.

Jan 14, 2026 · Surging electrification will double global grid infrastructure in 20 years. Meeting this requires smart grids, renewables, and resilient planning.

Jun 20, 2025 · The road to a modern, resilient global energy grid is certainly challenging, but the way forward is becoming clearer. With climate change and new energy sources reshaping our world, …

Sep 23, 2025 · With infrastructure key to how the energy and digital transition unfolds, financing it – strategically and systemically – is the next true frontier.

Sep 10, 2025 · Flexible users, or flexumers, actively interact with the power grid, moving from consuming to producing and storing energy, including costs and technical hurdles. This model has …

Aug 3, 2023 · This generation of clean energy is important to reach net-zero, but digitalizing and expanding our electricity grids is also vital for the green transition.

Sep 30, 2025 · Innovation, a demand-side accelerator Flexibility on the supply side is crucial but the demand side holds untapped potential. Smart meters, demand response programmes and energy …

Apr 30, 2019 · Smart technologies are vital to this investment. They have helped transform traditional electricity systems into intelligently connected networks known as smart grids. Smart grids have the …

May 6, 2022 · Microgrids can step in when the main electricity grid fails. And as they can be powered by renewables, they are a sustainable and affordable option, too.

Nov 17, 2025 · IRENA identifies five key areas in which digital technologies can transform power systems: monitoring through smart sensors and metres; AI-enhanced forecasting for demand and …