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- Industry InsightsUtility AI: Late Adopters Can Leapfrog Early MoversBy 2026, 85% of Utility leaders will budget for AI. Late adopters now gain an unexpected edge via advanced data integration, potentially surpassing early movers by focusing on core operations.Read it
- OperationsJeff Wright Joins Senpilot - Next Wave of Utility TechJeff Wright, a global leader and veteran of Oracle, GE Digital, and Silver Spring Networks, joins Senpilot's Advisory Board. He's backing agentic AI as the next shift in utility operations, having seen every major software evolution up close.Read it
- ResearchUtility AI Data: On-Prem, Edge, Cloud Storage ChoicesUtilities face a critical decision for AI data: on-premise, edge, hybrid, or full cloud. Each option balances cost, control, and performance, with cloud often proving 20x more cost-effective for scalable solutions.Read it
- Industry InsightsDarcy Partners Top 10 Innovators - Grid TechDarcy's 2025 Top 10 Grid Innovators list showcases technologies making tangible impact, not just hype. Senpilot's agentic AI platforms are driving efficiency across utilities now.Read it
- ResearchSenpilot Opens US Office in New YorkSenpilot is rapidly expanding its footprint with US utilities, tackling complex grid challenges. To meet demand and deepen partnerships, we're hiring Senior Engineers, Utility Success Managers, Sales, and Product talent.Read it
- AI & Machine LearningHow AI is Reshaping Demand ResponseAs the power grid grows more complex and electricity use continues to rise, utilities are under more pressure than ever to keep everything running smoothly. One of the most significant shifts happeninRead it
- Energy & GridElectricity Prices: Long-term Decrease & Delivery PressureAs the energy landscape evolves, new sources of electricity generation are expected to drive prices toward unprecedented lows. While this trend offers the promise of cheaper energy, it also presents sRead it
- Industry InsightsBuild or Buy an AI Utilities SolutionWith rising demand for reliability, efficiency, and cleaner energy, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool in meeting these challenges. AI can optimize grid management, predict equipment failRead it
- AI & Machine LearningFoundational AI Models: A Practical Guide for UtilitiesAI continues to change the business landscape and understanding how to implement foundational models effectively is key for all Utilities. Explore how you can tailor these models for your specific neeRead it
- Industry InsightsEvening the Playing Field: AI Access for All Small UtilitiesArtificial intelligence (AI) is transforming nearly every industry, including utilities, in the digital age. Larger utilities have already begun to leverage AI to streamline operations, enhance customRead it
- AI & Machine LearningUsing Generative AI to Build Key Reports for UtilitiesIn the utility sector's changing landscape, staying ahead of the curve means leveraging the latest technological advancements to make informed decisions. One of the most transformative technologiRead it
- AI & Machine LearningEnabling a Unified Intelligence Layer in UtilitiesThe Utility industry is at the start of a technological revolution driven by the need for greater efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. As Utilities wrestle with aging infrastructure, increasinRead it
- AI & Machine LearningUtility Risk: Integrating SCADA/ADMS with MLA critical issue highlighting a significant gap in a Utility company's current risk management practices is comprehensive inspection reports with robust SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data AcquisRead it
- OperationsOptimizing Pole Maintenance with AI: Reducing Truck RollsSince its inception, Utility companies have relied on rolling trucks (or horse-drawn carriages) to maintain and inspect all assets in their network. This practice helps identify which downed power linRead it
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