Advanced Grid Management Platforms for Extreme Weather Resilience

This suite of digital solutions provides utility operators with predictive modeling, real-time situational awareness, and automated restoration workflows to maintain power reliability during grid-disrupting events. The technology integrates specialized data from an ecosystem of partners to bridge the gap between transmission and distribution networks, ensuring operational continuity in high-risk environments.

Predictive Modeling and Risk Mitigation
The frequency and intensity of extreme weather events require utilities to transition from reactive maintenance to predictive asset management. During the DISTRIBUTECH International conference held in San Diego from February 2–5, 2026, Schneider Electric demonstrated how its One Digital Grid Platform utilizes artificial intelligence to anticipate potential threats. By incorporating intelligence from partners such as Microsoft, AiDash, Technosylva, and Neara, the platform creates high-fidelity risk models.

These models allow utilities to execute Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) with higher precision, minimizing the number of affected customers while preventing infrastructure-driven wildfires. The system transforms predictive signals into actionable switching plans, enabling control room operators to move from threat detection to execution within minutes.

Enhancing the Automotive Data Ecosystem and Supply Chain
Modern grid management serves as a critical pillar for the broader energy and automotive data ecosystem. As the adoption of electric vehicles increases, the stability of the digital supply chain for electricity becomes paramount. Schneider Electric’s updated EcoStruxure Energy Transmission Operation (ETO) software addresses this by synchronizing transmission and distribution (T&D) planning.

This synchronization provides a unified view of the network, which is essential for managing the bidirectional power flows associated with distributed energy resources (DERs). By standardizing data models and workflows, the software reduces the need for custom integrations, providing a consistent framework for utilities to meet North American and international reliability regulations.

Geospatial Visibility and Emergency Response
A central component of the updated portfolio is the EcoStruxure ArcFM Web, a web-based geographic information system (GIS). This application provides a shared, real-time visualization of grid assets for planning, operations, and field emergency teams.

In technical applications, the integration of ArcFM Web with Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) allows for:

Technical Performance and Interoperability
The platform’s architecture is designed to be open and interoperable, facilitating the integration of third-party applications without the latency typically associated with legacy grid software. By centralizing data and analysis, the system helps utilities scale their digital transformation efforts from small-scale pilots to enterprise-wide deployments. This modular approach ensures that utility providers can adapt to evolving environmental challenges while maintaining the high standards of grid resilience required for modern industrial and residential infrastructure.

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