Digitalisation
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NERC is monitoring the grid after a PLC threat warning. The advisory described Iranian-affiliated activity targeting internet-exposed industrial control systems across critical infrastructure sectors, including energy.
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SP Energy Networks has launched a new flexibility market platform. ElectronConnect will support month-ahead procurement, provider onboarding, and a three-year push to scale flexibility across the network.
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National Grid and GridCARE are using AI-led modelling in New York to identify latent network capacity and shorten connection timelines for large-load customers.
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DOE is widening solar cybersecurity standards work for distributed energy. Its Securing Solar for the Grid programme spans certification, testing, supply-chain risk, and training as inverter-based resources take a larger role in U.S. grid operations.
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SSEN has completed a live day-ahead flexibility trial in Maidenhead. The pilot used short-notice demand reduction and generation adjustments during planned maintenance, cutting exposure to customer interruptions and testing a new route for outage management.
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Schneider Electric launches MCSeT for UK medium-voltage power distribution networks. The switchgear range combines EvoPacT HVX breakers, integrated sensing, and predictive maintenance functions for industrial, commercial, and utility applications.
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MW Dispatch has entered live operation on Britain’s electricity network. UK Power Networks and NESO are using distribution-connected assets to manage transmission constraints and bring some projects forward in heavily constrained regions.
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Energy operators are moving autonomy from pilot stage to scale. Schneider Electric’s latest survey points to faster investment in autonomous operations as AI-linked power demand, cost pressure, and workforce attrition reshape priorities across energy and chemicals.
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AMPECO has launched an AI operations agent for charging networks. CoOperator is designed to cut fault-resolution time by tracing session failures, hardware issues and network faults across EV charging estates.
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ComAp and IBG deployed modular BESS controls for Central Europe.