Publisher Launched Digital Initiative for Power Grids
GridEx will help electricity operators navigate network upgrades required by surging power demand.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Utilities
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Publisher Faversham House has introduced GridEx, a research and event platform aimed at accelerating the digitalisation of European electricity networks. The initiative supports infrastructure operators tasked with managing a projected 60% rise in electricity consumption.
Why it matters
Digitalisation is critical for utilities to meet 2030 Green Deal targets and manage significantly higher consumption levels. The initiative provides a structured framework for sharing best practices across 27 nations to address these capacity challenges.
The Digitalisation Maturity Index will assess 27 European nations across eight distinct dimensions of network performance. This effort supports grid operators preparing for a projected 60% increase in total electricity consumption.
The players
Faversham House
A publisher and event organizer that provides industry-focused research, content, and networking programs.
Roger Hey
The author of the Digitalisation Maturity Index who leads the research framework for the initiative.
The details
GridEx functions as a 12-month program facilitating knowledge exchange among transmission and distribution system operators. The process includes regional roundtables where participants provide operational context for the index findings. These insights are intended to help utilities standardize grid management practices across borders.
Timeline
November 2026: Nordics roundtable in Copenhagen.
5-6 October 2027: GridEx Europe event in Amsterdam.
Market Landscape
The launch of GridEx follows a pattern of increasing industry pressure to meet the European Union's 2030 Green Deal targets. It serves as a centralized mechanism for aligning grid digitalisation with established continental decarbonization mandates.
Utility operators should monitor index findings to benchmark their network maturity against regional peers. Evaluating these digital standards now will be essential for managing the upcoming infrastructure strain from higher power consumption.
The takeaway
Digitalisation is no longer a technical choice but a prerequisite for handling the projected 60% rise in electricity demand. Operators should review the upcoming index chapters to identify which of the eight assessment dimensions are most critical for their current infrastructure lifecycle.
What happens next
The first Nordics roundtable is scheduled to take place in Copenhagen in November 2026, followed by the flagship GridEx Europe event in Amsterdam on 5-6 October 2027.
Further reading
For more on industry infrastructure, see the Utilities section.
More information
To review the research framework or sign up for updates, visit the GridEx digital content and newsletter.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Edie.
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