Digital Solutions for the Energy Sector

This white paper discusses the transition of the energy industry towards decentralisation, decarbonisation, and digitisation, highlighting the opportunities and challenges for investment and growth. It emphasizes the importance of access to live, usable data for managing energy systems and the role of digital technologies in achieving net zero goals. The document notes that worldwide investment in digital technologies for grid efficiency has significantly increased, with a notable rise in the UK’s digital sector, which ranks first in Europe for the uptake of advanced digital technologies. The paper outlines the need for significant expansion of electricity networks to support electrification and renewable energy integration, while addressing the challenges posed by delays in network connections and supply chain disruptions. It also identifies the critical role of advanced communications infrastructure in facilitating digitalisation within the energy sector, stressing the necessity for a coordinated approach to overcome shared challenges and leverage digital capabilities for a green transition.