en.Wedoany.com Reported - From June 23 to 25, 2026, EM-Power Europe (International Exhibition for Energy Management and Integrated Energy Solutions) will be held at the Munich Trade Fair Center as part of The smarter E Europe, the largest energy industry exhibition alliance in Europe. The exhibition focuses on the application of artificial intelligence in grid management—as wind and solar power generation in Europe continues to expand, AI algorithms can balance power generation and consumption in real time, reducing curtailment rates. This year's exhibition will feature the first "AI for Smart Energy" joint booth, expected to attract approximately 2,800 exhibitors and over 100,000 visitors.
The surge in the number of generation units and flexible loads has made the energy system increasingly decentralized and complex, with frequent power flow changes. AI addresses this challenge by analyzing massive amounts of data in real time and identifying patterns, such as predicting weather, generation performance, and output, detecting grid bottlenecks early and formulating response strategies, as well as intelligently managing generation and consumption to avoid redispatching measures. Gerard Reid, co-founder and partner of London-based financial firm Alexa Capital, calls this process "the biggest technological transformation in human history."
New tools such as the Grid Foundation Model (GridFM) are breaking through traditional simulation methods. AI trained on large-scale data significantly accelerates grid planning, operation, and development, while digital twins create virtual replicas of real grids. The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) funds the AMAZING (Automated Modeling, Analysis, and State Estimation Using Intelligent Grid Algorithms and Graph-Based Methods) research project led by the Research Center for Information Technology (FZI). FZI collaborates with five grid operators to test how AI-generated twins can be promoted as universal blueprints. This intelligent control saves time, money, and resources while minimizing the need for physical deployment.
Despite technological breakthroughs, pan-European deployment is still constrained by incomplete data and aging infrastructure. Some markets have made progress in smart meter rollout, but delays in countries like Germany highlight the urgency of accelerating digital deployment. Additionally, grid operators need to acquire new skills, and the European Union (EU) must establish strict cybersecurity regulations. AI will not replace humans but will assist in making highly complex decisions.
The EU plans to drive grid digitalization to make it more dynamic and intelligent, ensuring reliable power supply and compensating for the volatility of renewable energy. AI is expected to enhance overall grid stability and efficiency by coordinating distributed energy resources such as solar installations and battery energy storage systems, reducing system losses and curtailment, while also aiding in identifying cyberattacks. Pilot projects are already underway, and it is anticipated that from 2030 onward, grids may be managed by AI.
AI has already been deployed in multiple areas, including high-precision forecasting for solar and wind power generation. This helps grid operators maintain system stability and avoid costly interventions, while also improving power trading efficiency, reducing price risks, and making renewable energy sales more efficient. AI also enhances the efficiency of transmission line inspections, supports predictive maintenance of energy facilities, and lowers operational costs. Research shows that implementing AI can reduce operating reserve costs by up to 15%.
EM-Power Europe will showcase a complete range of products and services for digital grids. Exhibitors bring grid management, monitoring, and smart grid products, as well as AI-based energy system analysis software, advanced simulation tools, and cybersecurity integration solutions. The newly established "AI for Smart Energy" joint booth is a highlight. The concurrent EM-Power Europe Conference will explore operational intelligence on June 23 with the theme "Can We Trust AI to Run the Grid?" On June 24, The smarter E Forum (Hall C5, Booth C5.550) will present how AI transforms data into practical value. This edition of EM-Power Europe, together with Intersolar Europe, ees Europe, and Power2Drive Europe, forms The smarter E Europe, held from June 23 to 25, 2026, at the Munich Trade Fair Center.
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