DNV supports this transformation with an integrated portfolio of services. We partner with utilities, developers, investors, OEMs, and regulators to help expand, reinforce, and digitalize their grids, ensuring they are resilient, efficient, and ready for the future.
Power grids in transition: Key challenges
As power grids take centre stage in the shift to a sustainable energy future, they face critical pressures to scale, modernize, and stabilize. The most pressing challenges include:
- Scaling for demand: Grids must rapidly expand to accommodate rising demand from renewables, electrification, and digital infrastructure, both onshore and offshore
- Modernizing infrastructure: Upgrading and optimizing existing assets is essential to reduce congestion, extend capacity, and maximize limited resources
- Maintaining stability: Grid stability is under increasing pressure, as renewable energy sources grow and system inertia declines. Adopting advanced control strategies, strengthening resilience, and utilizing solutions like FACTS and predictive analytics are vital to keep the grid stable and reliable
- Driving digitalization: Digitalization is transforming grid operations. Secure IT/OT integration, real-time control, and compliance with standards like CIM are essential. AI, digital twins, and advanced analytics enable smarter, faster, and more secure decisions.
DNV’s expertise across the grid lifecycle
To help you navigate these challenges and build secure, sustainable power systems, DNV delivers strategic assurance and technical advisory services at every stage of the grid lifecycle:
- Power system planning
Elevate your grid’s potential with our advanced grid modelling and analysis technology. Get the insights you need to make informed decisions on investments in generation, transmission, and distribution. - Transmission and distribution technology
Ensure the reliable and low-risk realization of T&D projects, with proven technology (software and tools) and expert guidance that streamlines execution and strengthens performance. - Asset management
Optimize grid operations with coordinated strategies that improve performance, reduce risk, and control costs. - Digital substation operations
Boost operational efficiency for core processes, enabling data-driven decision-making in an increasingly complex grid environment.
Your partner for grid transformation
With a global reach, deep expertise, and innovative solutions, DNV helps you achieve safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective grid performance. Explore our services or get in touch with an expert to learn more about how we can support your next project.
* Our testing, certification and advisory services are independent from each other.
