# European grid digitalisation and AI research

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-grid-digitalisation-and-ai-research
> Updated: 2026-07-27T02:00:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026 the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme approved funding for six research projects led by Greece’s electricity distribution operator DEDDIE. The projects target generative AI for data analysis, AI‑driven digital twins for next‑generation substations, and community‑focused grid flexibility solutions, marking a coordinated effort to modernise distribution networks.

A few days later, Spain announced a €40 million, four‑year investment through Elewit to accelerate digitalisation of its high‑voltage transmission system. The plan supports advanced AI tools, cyber‑security upgrades and digital‑twin simulations, including the EU‑funded ReCharged project that develops AI‑based fault detection and digital twins for transport and energy assets across several European countries. Together, the Greek and Spanish initiatives illustrate a broader European push to embed artificial‑intelligence and digital‑twin technologies into critical electricity infrastructure.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-27: Spain invests €40 million in grid technology and AI tools for critical infrastructure

Spain's Elewit allocates €40 million to modernise Redeia’s power grid, while Tecnalia advances AI and digital‑twin tools under the EU ReCharged project to boost resilience of transport and energy infrastructure

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-invests-40-million-in-grid-technology-and-ai-tools-for-critical-infrastructure

### 2026-07-22: Greek utility DEDDIE secures EU funding for six Horizon Europe research projects

DEDDIE, Greece’s electricity distributor, received EU Commission approval to fund six Horizon Europe research projects starting Q4 2026, covering AI‑driven data tools, digital substations and energy community‑s

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-utility-deddie-secures-eu-funding-for-six-horizon-europe-research-projects

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