New Grid Management Software Frees 10% of Total Capacity
Distribution network operators can leverage AI-integrated meter data to optimize grid capacity and streamline daily operations.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Utilities
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Netcompany has entered a partnership with Kamstrup to launch new Grid Management Services, integrating smart meter data with AI-driven analytics. This collaboration aims to help distribution network operators optimize existing capacity as they modernize energy systems across Europe.
Why it matters
As grid operators transition to digital management roles, they face increasing pressure to maximize existing infrastructure capacity. This partnership provides a scalable software approach to identify latent grid capacity and streamline distribution operations without immediate hardware overhauls.
Existing deployments using the integrated technology have successfully freed up 10% of grid capacity compared to prior baseline performance. This rollout specifically targets the needs of distribution network operators, such as the 14 currently active in the UK market.
The players
Netcompany
An international IT services firm specializing in large-scale digital platforms and AI-enabled software solutions.
Kamstrup
A developer of smart metering technology and energy data management solutions for utility providers.
The details
The collaboration integrates Netcompany's PULSE AI platform with Kamstrup’s expertise in smart meter and low-voltage network data. By layering advanced analytics over real-time telemetry from the grid, operators can identify and unlock spare electrical capacity. This allows distribution network operators to delay or reduce the scope of costly capital-intensive physical infrastructure upgrades while improving daily grid monitoring.
Timeline
2026: The target year for industry analysis regarding the Energy Digitalisation Framework.
Market Landscape
This partnership follows the pattern established by the Energy Digitalisation Framework to prioritize grid intelligence over manual monitoring. It marks a broader industry pivot toward software-led optimization as distribution network operators adapt to decentralized energy loads.
Distribution operators should evaluate if their current data infrastructure can support AI-enabled grid monitoring to realize the identified 10% capacity gains. Planning for future energy digitalization requirements should prioritize software integrations that leverage existing smart meter investments.
The takeaway
The move toward automated grid management is shifting from a long-term goal to a near-term operational requirement for distributors. Operators should track the integration of AI-driven analytics tools against their current grid monitoring benchmarks to prepare for upcoming regulatory digitalization standards.
Further reading
For broader trends in grid modernization and software adoption, see our coverage in Utilities.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Techmarketview.
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