The utility grid is transforming from passive to active, uni-directional to bi-directional. This transformation is changing the fundamental operation from a rigid Operational Technology (OT) centric, one-way energy flow model to a more dynamic, two-way, data-driven model supporting intermittent renewable resources and flexible customer loads. Due to this transformation, utilities are continuously facing challenges, both internal and external. A few of these challenges are :
- Cybersecurity
- Infrastructure modernization
- Declining knowledge base
- Predictive maintenance
- Regulatory uncertainty
- Renewable/EV management
- Climate change