Avangrid’s Digital Summit Showcases Disruptive Technologies for Energy Sector Advancement

Avangrid, a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, recently hosted its annual Digital Summit at its headquarters in Orange, Connecticut. The event brought together technology leaders from Accenture, Amazon Web Service, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, IBM, Microsoft, NTT Data, PwC, and SAP to showcase disruptive technologies that will drive advancements in the energy sector.

The Digital Summit, part of Iberdrola’s global event series, focused on analyzing the latest trends in digitalization and innovation. Avangrid CEO Pedro Azagra emphasized the importance of modernization and continuous investment in cutting-edge technologies to pave the way for a cleaner future. The event provided a platform for learning and collaboration, ensuring that Avangrid remains at the forefront of the digital transformation in the energy industry.

During the two-day event, TechShows were held, where each technology leader presented their latest digital products and services. The showcased technologies included advanced analytics, machine learning, edge computing, Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and robotics. These innovations have the potential to address various use cases such as electric vehicle load management, customer experience enhancement, streamlining permitting processes, and improving asset performance.

Avangrid’s Chief Information Officer, Carl Young, expressed excitement about the real-life applications of these technologies and their ability to solve business problems and drive value. He emphasized that digital transformation is an ongoing journey, and utilities must continue to challenge themselves and evolve to become the utility of the future.

Avangrid’s commitment to innovation and sustainability is evident through its significant investments in energy innovation projects, totaling over $97 million last year. These investments have led to reliability improvements and exploration of new renewable energy sources like green hydrogen. The company’s efforts in innovation were recognized when it received the Top Innovator award from Public Utilities Fortnightly Magazine for its Cyber Security Simulation in the Metaverse project.

The event also garnered positive feedback from technology leaders. Shy Muralidharan from Amazon Web Services highlighted the need for collaboration and innovation to achieve sustainable outcomes. Deloitte, NTT DATA, and Accenture expressed their pride in working with Avangrid and their commitment to bringing transformative technologies to benefit communities.

Avangrid’s Digital Summit and TechShows serve as a platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration, enabling the energy sector to embrace digital transformation and drive sustainable outcomes. As Avangrid continues to lead in clean energy innovation, it remains dedicated to shaping a sustainable and efficient future.

For more information about Avangrid and its initiatives, visit www.avangrid.com.