Gridraven

Our team has been attending several conferences and speaker panels over the past weeks. With the growing global demand for energy, the importance of scalable software solutions is increasing daily. Our CTO Henri Manninen spoke at an energy conference at TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology, about how Gridraven improves wind forecast accuracy using machine learning. Meanwhile, our CEO Georg Rute spent the past month in the U.S., attending several industry events—including DTECH in Dallas. Our CCO Tuuli Jevstignejev joined the Tehnopol Coffee Morning panel, sharing insights on the future of space technology and how Gridraven has been part of the European Space Agency's Business Incubation Centre, ESA BIC Estonia program since last year. Our solution increases the capacity of overhead lines by up to 30% annually—sometimes as much as 50% during windy periods—without requiring new infrastructure. This can significantly alleviate bottlenecks, reduce costs, and expedite grid expansion efforts.

America’s energy infrastructure just got a D+. Last week, the American Society of Civil Engineers released its latest report card — and the grid is falling behind. Transmission congestion. Transformer shortages. Extreme weather. Surging demand. The list goes on. But here's the thing: we can fix it — and we don't need to wait a decade. In my latest article, I break down: ⏰ Why current grid investments, while necessary, aren’t working fast enough ❗️ The danger of planning tomorrow’s grid with yesterday’s assumptions ✅ How AI-driven tools like DLR can deliver a capacity boost now The U.S. needs to stop reacting to grid stress and start building resilience. That starts with smarter planning, better forecasting, and leveraging the grid we already have. Read the full article below.

Our CEO Georg Rute attended DISTRIBUTECH last week and met with Latitude Media's Scott Clavenna to chat about our role in boosting the capacity of the existing power grid. The article “An AI Dispatch from Distributech” spotted us among the companies shaping the new phase of grid intelligence. 💡 Our software-only solution is globally scalable today.

“Our solution increases the transmission capacity of power lines by up to 30% annually on average. It does not replace the need for new power lines, but it helps make the grid more efficient faster and at a lower cost," - an extract from an interview with our CTO, Henri Manninen. 💡 Read more from the link in the comments.

Electricity prices are soaring, and energy security is becoming more complicated and fragile. From CERAWeek to DISTRIBUTECH, the message has been clear: we need solutions now. In my latest article, I break down why grid intelligence is the fastest way to combat grid congestion and rising electricity costs. 💵 Did you know grid congestion alone costs the U.S. $20 billion annually? 📈 And that electricity prices in the U.S. have risen nearly 5% per year since 2020—outpacing inflation? 💡 Machine learning-driven Dynamic Line Ratings (DLR) can significantly reduce congestion by unlocking more capacity in our existing infrastructure. We already have the technology to make a real difference. It’s time to scale grid intelligence solutions like Gridraven’s DLR and unleash the full potential of our existing grids. Read the full article to learn more.

Excited to be back at Distributech! Send me a message if you're here in Dallas and let's meet up!

Last night, we received the Breakthrough of the Year 2024 award from ITL Estonia. Honored at a ceremony attended by the President of Estonia, Alar Karis, and accepted by our Chief Data Scientist, Markus Lippus, this award recognizes our team's ongoing commitment to improving power grids with machine learning. A big thank you to ITL Estonia and everyone who supports our work.

Happy to share that we have been featured in Reuters. This coverage highlights our use of advanced weather models and Dynamic Line Ratings to safely increase transmission capacity by 30% and underscores the scalability and effectiveness of our technology. Thank you, Gavin Maguire, for the insightful article. (Full article link in the comments)

Our CEO, Georg Rute, wrote an op-ed for POWER magazine, a go-to publication dedicated to the global energy industry insights. With rising energy demands, it's crucial for utilities to embrace software-driven DLR solutions that can quickly increase transmission efficiency and manage load growth more effectively. (Full article link in the comments).

Texas's dynamic energy market and increasing extreme weather demand immediate grid solutions. Gridraven, now based in Austin, offers software to expand existing capacity by up to 30% annually without new hardware. Our CEO Georg Rute will be moving to Austin soon, and in the meantime, is looking forward to meeting you at these upcoming events: · CERAWeek March 10-14 in Houston · ESIG Spring Technical Workshop March 17-20 in Austin · Distributech March 24-27 in Dallas Read more about how our solution helps unlock the hidden capacity of the power grid, and let’s connect and discuss how AI-driven grid intelligence can power the state's future.