Lisa Stannis

Top 4 trends and predictions for T&D utilities in 2025

The utilities sector is entering a period of significant change, propelled by advancements in technology, climate imperatives and evolving customer expectations. As we look to 2025, several trends are set to define the industry’s direction.

Grid modernization to meet growing energy demands

The surging adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), the rapid expansion of data centers, and the rise of AI-driven applications are exerting extraordinary pressure on utility infrastructure. Modernizing the grid to handle these demands while maintaining reliability will be a key priority in 2025.

Technologies such as advanced sensors, AI-driven forecasting and automated load management will play pivotal roles in enabling seamless energy delivery. AI-powered solutions, like asset inspection platforms, provide utilities with actionable insights to enhance grid resilience. By leveraging these technologies to better understand the performance and condition of current assets, utilities can optimize operations and make informed decisions about future infrastructure investments to meet evolving energy demands.

By Yariv Geller, Co-Founder and CEO of vHive

Yariv Geller

1. Technological Innovations: What major technological advancements or innovations do you foresee occurring in your industry in 2025, and how do you plan to adapt or lead in these areas?

In 2025, the telecom industry is at a crossroads of innovation and opportunity, driven by the need for efficiency, cost reduction, and smarter operations. Technological advancements are making existing workflows more efficient, accurate, scalable, and cost-effective, ensuring measurable results – today, while setting the stage for future workflow improvement as part of a broader digital transformation agenda.

The focus in 2025, as we see it, will be on using technology not only as an acceleration vehicle, but also as an ecosystem connector, bridging gaps across the different players and creating shared value for TowerCos, Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), construction contractors and maintenance providers.