Bentley Systems Unveils Ai-Powered Software To Accelerate Substation Design

Bentley Systems has launched OpenUtilities Substation+, a new model-based design platform featuring built-in "agentic" AI to safely automate complex engineering workflows​ in the utilities infrastructure sector. The + version was launched following the surge in global electricity demand from widespread electrification and new data centers. The utilities sector faces immense pressure to design p...

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Grid Revolution: AI and 4D Modeling Redefine the Future of Electric Utilities

The electric utility sector is undergoing a massive digital overhaul, moving beyond "buzzwords" to implement high-tech solutions that prioritize safety, cost-efficiency, and grid resilience. A recent industry panel hosted by Bentley and Energy Central, titled Powering the Digital Utility, brought together leaders from Aquawolf, BAM Infra Netherlands, and Bentley to showcase how emerging technolog...

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Bentley YII Winner: China Sets New Standard for Smart Grid Innovation

China Energy Engineering Group Guangxi Electric Power Design Institute has successfully commissioned a landmark 500-kilovolt power transmission project in Nanning, completing the city’s critical ring network. The project was also one of the winners of Bentley Year in Infrastructure (YII) 2025. By adopting a full-lifecycle BIM (Building Information Modeling) and GIS (Geographic Information Syste...

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How Substation+ Improves Aging Grid Management

Bentley Systems has unveiled the OpenUtilities Substation+, a software equipped with iTwin feature, AI, and real-time collaboration to help improve aging grid management through faster issue detection and real-time workflow sync. According to Director of Product Development at Bentley Systems Michael Antonishen, Substation+ is built to modernize how substations are designed, built, and maintain...

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