The intelligence layer: Why smarter control will define the grid's future

As renewables, electrification and distributed energy reshape electricity systems, the real challenge is no longer just building more infrastructure. It is learning how to operate increasingly complex networks in real time. The transition from passive, one-way grids to dynamic, bidirectional systems is creating new pressures, from lower inertia and local constraints to greater variability and faster system responses. In this episode, Ian Lloyd, Technical Director of Network Innovation at GHD, joins Ben Hall, Global Thought Leadership Manager at GHD, to explore why active grid control is emerging as the intelligence layer behind the energy transition and why investing early in smarter control systems may determine whether tomorrow’s grid is resilient, flexible and fit for purpose. Find out more about Nexus here: https://nexus.ghd.com/