Grid digitisation – The new challenge in modernising the energy industry

In the energy industry the concept of grid digitisation is becoming more and more prominent, and today it is a real “buzzword”. The growing demand for new technologies and automation encourages players in the sector to rethink and speed up their operation and maintenance processes. Alongside traditional approaches, the use of drones and artificial intelligence is increasingly spreading in the inspection of power lines and poles. One company that, recognising the benefits of digitisation, is making progress in the maintenance of power lines is Phase One.

Phase One is committed to helping the market understand how the biggest challenges of inspecting electricity lines can be solved with the P3 Payload. Although many still stick to traditional, rope-based inspections, more and more are opening up to new technologies and already use drones in their maintenance work. However, there is always room for improvement, and this is where Phase One comes in.

With the P3 Payload, energy providers can find solutions to several problems. Every transmission system operator (TSO) has its fault list on the basis of which it organises its maintenance activities and minimises possible outages. However, not all problems can always be discovered with traditional inspection methods. The P3 Payload enables professionals to detect even the higher damage levels of lines and poles (levels 3, 4 and 5). Through the innovative technology and the AI integration provided by eSmart Systems and Skyqraft, faults can even be identified automatically.

Phase One has made further progress towards the efficiency of maintenance processes. For professionals, mission-planning and mission-execution software is of prime importance. Because of the shortage of skilled staff and the growing demand for efficiency, automation plays a prominent role. Thanks to this, Phase One works in close cooperation with companies such as Airpelago, LINIA and Drone Harmony in order to give its customers the best possible experience in the field of high-reach inspection.

Grid digitisation clearly brings challenges and opportunities in the energy industry. Phase One strives to help energy providers in their continuous development and in operating power grids more efficiently and in a more modern way. If you would like to learn more about how the P3 Payload can help improve operations, do not hesitate to contact the Phase One team.