Emerging technologies in T&D to power the energy frontier

Utilities are adopting AI and Generative AI for outage prediction, asset health diagnostics, and load forecasting.

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Advancements in transmission and distribution (T&D) technologies aim to power the next energy frontier, driven by solar, wind, hydro, and nuclear sources. India has already achieved 50 per cent of its installed capacity from non-fossil fuel sources, surpassing its 2030 Paris Agreement target. As the country advances with increasing renewables, grid decentralisation, and digitalisation, there is a growing demand for next-generation T&D technologies. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), over 80 million kilometres of power lines must be built or refurbished by 2040, and annual grid investments need to nearly double to over $600 billion to achieve net-zero goals. This demands urgent upgrades to connect substantial renewable energy capacity. Evacuation remains a challenge, and India missed its transmission line targets last year. Automation is urgently needed to drive efficiency and ensure sustainable growth of the sector.

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