Europe’s net zero ambitions will increasingly be delivered through its low voltage (LV) networks. As electric vehicles, heat pumps and distributed solar accelerate across the continent, distribution system operators (DSOs) must connect new assets faster while maintaining grid resilience. We believe LV network automation and digital modelling are essential to enabling this shift.
In a recent guest article published on Enlit World, “Network automation technology and its role in the EU’s net zero transition”, Michael De Vivo, Head of Europe at EA Technology, explains how LV network modelling and digital twins provide DSOs with the visibility needed to move from reactive planning to data-driven decision-making. While these technologies are well established in the UK, many European DSOs still lack the LV network visibility required to support rapid electrification.
The article highlights how proven UK approaches are already delivering measurable benefits. Software such as VisNet Connect enable faster connection assessments, automated feasibility checks and improved transparency for network operators, customers and regulators. In doing so, automation helps reduce connection times, support smarter grid investment and accelerate the deployment of low carbon technologies.
By adopting LV network modelling at scale through VisNet Connect, European DSOs can strengthen grid resilience, unlock capacity on existing infrastructure and make meaningful progress towards Europe’s net zero targets.
