Schneider Electric has launched its One Digital Grid Platform, a unified, AI-powered software solution designed to help utilities modernize their grids, improve resilience, and reduce energy costs. The platform was unveiled simultaneously at Enlit Europe in Spain, attended by over 15,000 energy professionals from 130 countries, and at Schneider Electric’s Innovation Summit North America in Las Vegas, which brought together more than 2,500 business leaders and innovators. Frédéric Godemel, Executive Vice President of Energy Management at Schneider Electric, emphasized the platform’s role in meeting the growing demand for reliable, sustainable, and affordable energy. “Electricity powers progress, and today’s world demands more than just supply—it demands resilience, reliability, and sustainability,” he said. “With the One Digital Grid Platform, we’re empowering utilities to harness the full potential of technology, transforming aging infrastructure into intelligent, future-ready networks. This is how we build a grid that not only keeps the lights on but drives decarbonization and delivers affordable energy for all.” The platform integrates planning, operations, and asset management into a modular, AI-driven system that enables utilities to innovate without requiring expensive infrastructure overhauls. It enhances grid reliability, improves efficiency, and strengthens customer communication. In Canada, where rising energy demand and grid instability are major concerns, the platform is seen as a vital tool. According to Schneider Electric’s Sustainability Research Institute, grid disruptions cost Canadian businesses billions annually. The company warns that without rapid action, the country could face capacity constraints, affordability issues, and weakened economic competitiveness. The One Digital Grid Platform offers a way forward by enabling faster grid modernization, better integration of renewable energy, and scalable, intelligent operations. Key AI-driven features of the platform include: Estimated Time of Restoration (ETR): Uses real-time grid data, weather forecasts, crew availability, and historical outage patterns to provide accurate, dynamic restoration estimates during outages caused by storms, wildfires, or public safety shutoffs. ETR integrates with storm preparedness tools from AiDASH to improve response planning. Grid AI Assistant: Embedded in EcoStruxure™ ADMS, this tool supports real-time troubleshooting, optimizes grid performance, and streamlines decision-making for operators, enabling faster and more effective responses. AI-based Network Model Tuning: Automatically aligns digital grid models with real-world conditions by detecting and correcting mismatches between mapping, operational, and customer data. This improves accuracy, reduces errors, and lowers operational costs. The platform runs on Microsoft Azure, providing a secure, scalable hybrid-cloud foundation. It leverages Microsoft Azure OpenAI, Defender for IoT, Sentinel, and Azure Arc to deliver real-time data processing, advanced AI insights, and robust cybersecurity. Darryl Willis, Corporate Vice President for Energy & Resources at Microsoft, highlighted the strategic value of the collaboration. “Together with Schneider Electric, we’re bringing the power of Microsoft Azure and AI to help utilities innovate faster, reduce outages, and improve efficiency. This collaboration delivers real-time intelligence to improve reliability, accelerate clean energy adoption, and strengthen grid resilience for communities and businesses.” The One Digital Grid Platform builds on Schneider Electric’s long-standing leadership in grid software. A recent Forrester Consulting study found that utilities using Schneider’s ADMS—core to the new platform—achieved significant financial and operational benefits, including faster outage response times, reduced operational costs, and improved system reliability. The platform is now available. For more information, visit the official website.