Bentley Systems Leading the Charge to Modernize America’s Aging Power Grid

• Proeksa Meas
• 3 May 2026
• Construction Focus
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Bentley Systems is now the primary architect of America’s energy future, with its Power Line Systems (PLS) software powering the design of 95% of new transmission lines globally.

As the U.S. faces a massive surge in electricity demand from AI data centers and nationwide electrification, Bentley’s digital twin and simulation tools are cutting design times from months to a single day, providing the technical breakthrough needed to bypass decades of infrastructure stagnation.

The primary bottleneck for a modernized grid is a grueling permitting process that can stall projects for over a decade.

Bentley’s software bypasses these delays by integrating satellite imagery, terrain data, and physics-based calculations into a single platform. This allows engineers to shrink the technical design phase to a fraction of the traditional timeline.

Beyond speed, Bentley is transforming community engagement through transparency. The software generates multiple route alternatives instantly and utilizes augmented reality (AR) to show stakeholders exactly how towers will look in their backyards. This high-fidelity visualization helps turn public skepticism into informed consent by replacing imagination with accurate data.

Bentley’s platform also automates compliance with the National Electrical Safety Code, ensuring precise clearances for highways and rivers. These tools are critical for building High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) lines, which are essential for moving renewable energy across the country.

As AI demand grows by 165% by 2030, Bentley provides the digital framework to build a resilient, clean-energy future.

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