“Before we address the solution, it’ s important to acknowledge that the time to act is now”
Adrian Guggisberg, Division President – Electrical Distribution Solutions, ABB
These technologies respond instantaneously to fluctuations, helping maintain grid balance without carbonintensive generation and compensate for renewable energy’ s lack of inertia. When paired with smart digital controls, their impact is even greater, automatically correcting imbalances and keeping power flowing smoothly.
This isn’ t just about adding technology – it’ s about building an adaptive, responsive and future-ready energy system.
Finally, we must accept that the scale and speed of the energy transition are too vast for any single company, utility or government to tackle alone. Success requires deep collaboration across sectors and across borders. This collaboration must begin early, with utilities, technology providers and policymakers working together from the planning and design phase – not just during implementation. It also depends on data transparency, open standards and flexible system architectures that can evolve with the grid.
224 December 2025