PG&E Adopts Sharper Shape’s AI-Powered CORE Software to Strengthen Grid Resilience

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Published on January 14, 2025

Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) has entered a five-year partnership with Sharper Shape to implement the CORE (Cloud Optimized Remote Evaluation) software for utility asset management. This collaboration aims to enhance the resilience of PG&E’s power grid amid increasing wildfire threats by creating a digital twin of its infrastructure using LiDAR and RGB imagery analysis.

The CORE software leverages AI and digital twin technology to provide a comprehensive, real-time virtual model of PG&E’s network, encompassing generation, transmission, and distribution assets. Digital twins offer a comprehensive perspective on the grid’s performance by merging data from multiple sources, including sensors, software platforms, and historical records.

This advanced system enables predictive maintenance, optimized operations, and better integration of renewable energy sources. Additionally, it reduces the need for on-site inspections, supports regulatory compliance, and improves wildfire prevention through sophisticated risk modeling and vegetation management.

As California continues to face significant wildfire challenges, PG&E’s adoption of Sharper Shape’s AI-driven asset management solution highlights its commitment to safer and more efficient utility operations.

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