Grid Flexibility Optimization through Digital Twins, Edge Computing, Communication for 2030

October 7, 2025--Written by Paul Wiseman for Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Today's power grids are stressed from all sides. Data centers get the headlines, but demands from electric vehicles, heating and industry are also expanding, along with what are called "decentralized distributed energy resources," including rooftop solar and batteries mixed with traditional power plants on the supply side. Supply and demand can fluctuate quickly, so detection and response must be almost instantaneous. How can grid managers improve reliability? Digital twins, increased edge computing, and connecting that edge computing with better data communications are some options.