Following its first announcements earlier this year in the United States, the platform is now being introduced to key markets around the world. The UK launch is tailored to address national energy priorities including grid modernisation, electrification, and the energy transition.
“The energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation – it's increasing in distributed, decarbonising and digitising,” said David Pownall, Schneider Electric’s Vice President, Power Systems, UK and Ireland. “Our One Digital Grid Platform is a game-changer, providing utilities with the digital tools they need to navigate this complexity, enhance reliability, and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future.
“Innovation is something that is a big focus for our industry. This is often seen through new products – which are also vital for the energy transition – but I'm very excited to see this focus on innovative thinking.”
A new approach to grid management
The One Digital Grid Platform is designed to address the growing complexity of modern energy networks, which are increasingly characterised by distributed energy resources, renewable integration, and evolving consumer demands. By unifying data, analytics, and control across the entire grid ecosystem, the platform empowers operators to make smarter, faster decisions and optimise grid performance in real time.
This new approach to thinking about grid management offers a series of key features and benefits
Unified data layer: Seamlessly integrates data from the substation, distributed energy resources and customer end points for a holistic view of grid operations
Advanced analytics and AI: Leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to predict and prevent power outages, optimise asset performance and enable proactive maintenance
Cybersecurity by design: Incorporates robust security protocols to protect critical infrastructure from evolving cyber threats
Scalable and modular: Allows the solution to grow and change as needs and demands evolve
Launched in the US and Europe earlier this year, Schneider Electric has already supported a number of companies to develop grid solutions through this new way of thinking. By providing a single source of truth and actionable insights, the platform enables collaboration across the energy value chain - from generation and transmission to distribution and end-users.
Unlocking flexibility and resilience in the UK grid
As Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) across the UK seek to manage increasing grid constraints, accelerate DER interconnections, and strengthen storm preparedness, Schneider Electric’s approach offers a pragmatic path to digital transformation, leveraging existing investments while unlocking new value.
“The One Digital Grid Platform is about helping utilities evolve their operations to become more resilient, more flexible, and simpler,” added Pownall. “It introduces a new operating model purpose-built for the energy transition”