It helps to modernise power grids more quickly, predict outages and reduce costs – making energy grids more resilient, efficient and sustainable. Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy technology, has now announced the launch of its One Digital Grid Platform.

This is a unified, AI-powered software solution that helps utilities modernise their grids faster, increase resilience and reduce energy costs. The platform combines planning, operations and asset management in a modular, AI-powered system and is designed to enable innovation without costly infrastructure upgrades. It also offers integrated tools to improve reliability, efficiency and customer communication.

‘Affordable energy for all’

‘Electricity drives progress – but today's world demands more than just supply: it demands resilience, reliability and sustainability,’ says Frédéric Godemel, Executive Vice President of Energy Management at Schneider Electric. ‘With the One Digital Grid Platform, we are empowering utilities to harness the full potential of technology and transform ageing infrastructure into smart, future-proof grids. In this way, we are creating a grid that not only keeps the lights on, but also drives decarbonisation and delivers affordable energy for all.’

Unleashing the power of AI for a more reliable grid

The One Digital Grid Platform is based on Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure ADMS, DERMS and ArcFM and uses AI and real-time data to accelerate response times to outages and improve communication. The new AI-powered features are briefly outlined below.

Estimated Time to Restore (ETR)

During power outages, such as those caused by storms or wildfires, ETR provides a timely, data-driven forecast to keep customers informed and prepared. The feature uses real-time grid data, weather forecasts, team availability and historical outage patterns to predict and update recovery times. It is also integrated with AiDASH's storm preparedness tools.

Grid AI Assistant

Embedded in EcoStruxure ADMS, it supports real-time troubleshooting and optimises grid performance. The Grid AI Assistant simplifies workflows and decision-making processes, enabling utilities to respond more quickly and effectively.

AI-based grid model adjustment

Uses AI to match map, operational and customer data, identify and correct discrepancies between the digital grid model and real-world conditions. This improves accuracy, increases reliability and reduces operating costs.

Cloud and on-premise flexibility for utilities

The platform was developed by Schneider Electric and runs on Microsoft Azure – a secure, scalable hybrid cloud foundation for grid modernisation. Schneider Electric integrates Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service, Defender for IoT, Sentinel and Azure Arc to provide the cloud scalability, cybersecurity and real-time data processing required for dynamic grid operations and AI-powered insights.

Collaboration delivers real-time information

‘Together with Schneider Electric, we are bringing the power of Microsoft Azure and AI to help utilities accelerate innovation, reduce outages and increase efficiency,’ said Darryl Willis, Corporate Vice President, Energy & Resources Industry at Microsoft. ‘The collaboration delivers real-time information to increase reliability, accelerate the adoption of clean energy and strengthen grid resilience for communities and businesses.’

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