Tag: SmartGrids

Mark Twain famously said: “If you don't like the weather, wait five minutes and it will change”. Weather unpredictability has plagued mankind since the dawn of time. Its effects reach every facet of life, including the operation of our electricity distribution networks. As severe weather moves across a region, it can affect several parts of the grid simultaneously.

Across East Africa, momentum is building around grid digitisation. Smart meters, automation and AI-enabled energy management are increasingly positioned as viable ways to establish efficient, sustainable and resilient energy provision. But there is a fundamental reality that cannot be overlooked - digitisation cannot compensate for gaps in basic infrastructure.