Al-driven insights and virtual substations to strengthen India's grid resilience

The innovations, including the EcoStruxure Grid Operation, offer scalable, cutting-edge SCADA and outage management technology, providing a compact, cost-effective ADMS solution for small and mid-sized utilities.

- Nikhil Pathak VP – Digital Energy and Power Products, Schneider Electric- Greater India

In India, Schneider Electric is catalysing the transition to a decentralised, intelligent grid with innovative solutions like smart switchgear and virtual substations. Nikhil Pathak shares that the company is enhancing power infrastructure through strategic deployment and localised support to create a sustainable, future-ready energy ecosystem in India.

How are AI-powered insights and virtual substations improving India's grid resilience and operational efficiency?

The power transmission landscape in India is evolving rapidly, driven by advanced technologies that enhance grid resilience and operational efficiency. Modern switchgear systems with sophisticated fault detection capabilities minimise downtime and prevent cascading outages—crucial as we manage increasingly complex bidirectional energy flows from renewable integration. Innovations like virtual substation technology set new standards for grid flexibility and resilience. This technology virtualise physical substations, allowing for more efficient and flexible control of power distribution networks.