By Jen Piccioni, Henry Teichert
Publication Date: 2026-11-04 15:56:00
For European utilities, that practical challenge is part of a much bigger transformation: integrating more renewables, serving growing industrial and data centre demand, and strengthening cybersecurity—all while working with ageing infrastructure. The European Commission estimates that 40% of EU distribution grids are more than 40 years old.
Reliable network communications help operators meet these demands. They enable teams to monitor grid conditions, control equipment remotely and make better use of existing capacity.
At Enlit Europe 2026, Cisco will showcase live architectures based on real-world implementations across three areas of grid modernisation, from field cabinets to control centres.
Distribution automation helps utilities locate faults, isolate affected sections and restore service faster. That depends on reliable connections to remote terminal units (RTUs), ring main units (RMU) and reclosers.
The challenge? These assets often sit in cramped cabinets…
