With ambitious net-zero targets, the global energy transition is reshaping load and generation. Regulatory pushes in key countries have fueled rapid growth of DERs, while increasing data center demand and industrial policies further intensify load growth and grid complexity.

This session will showcase DSO insights from actual customers in Germany, Norway (Glitre Net), and the US (EVERSOURCE), examining how integrating decentralized resources impacts utilities both before and after projects enter the queue.From hosting capacity maps to advanced self-service interconnection checks, we’ll explore innovative ways to reduce speculative applications and enhance grid planning through automation and data orchestration, paving the way for fully automated interconnection studies.