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Why grid reliability is won and lost at the edge

For decades, grid reliability has largely been managed from the top down, with utilities relying heavily on centralised systems, writes Stefan Zschiegner.

Guest/partner contributor
20/07/2026

Turning residential flexibility into a grid resource

The ENFLATE Swiss demonstration site explores how distributed residential flexibility can support future electricity grids, writes Joëlle Clot.

Guest/partner contributor
17/07/2026

DSO integration of digital twins remains limited - report

A review by the DSO Entity finds digital twin adoption by DSOs in Europe to be highly fragmented and far from being a widespread operational reality.

Jonathan Spencer Jones
16/07/2026

Iberdrola to use space data to manage extreme weather events

Iberdrola has selected the Finnish satellite owner Iceye to develop a project to strengthen the response of its electricity grid to extreme weather events.

Jonathan Spencer Jones
01/07/2026

DC Power: Rethinking energy

As Europe accelerates its energy transition, attention is increasingly turning to technologies that can improve efficiency while supporting the electrification and decarbonisation of industry. One such technology is direct current (DC) power.

Areti Ntaradimou
17/06/2026

A current limiter for safe LVDC implementation

A compact and cost-effective current limiter for LVDC based on the extraordinary magnetoresistance effect is presented in the NOVETROL project.

Guest/partner contributor
12/06/2026

Expanded DSO Entity with unified voice is a welcome step

In this Brussels Energy Brief, we take a dive into the mandatory organisation of Europe’s transmission and distribution system operators.

Jonathan Spencer Jones
26/05/2026

Octopus Energy US Chief maps the future of the grid

Many of today’s market structures were designed for a grid built around centralised generation, predictable demand patterns- Nick Chaset, Octopus Energy US CEO

Enlit Editorial Team
18/05/2026

Iberia blackout lessons: demand-side solutions from the US

The same summer as Spain’s blackout, an early-season heat dome settled over the eastern United States. Hannah Bascom explores the lessons learned.

Guest/partner contributor
15/05/2026

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