173 - Harnessing Data to Fortify Our Power Grids

Insider's Guide to Energy

This episode of the Insider's Guide to Energy podcast features an insightful discussion with Mishal Thadani, Co-founder and COO of Rhizome, a company at the forefront of modernizing energy infrastructure through data analytics and innovative technologies. A seasoned expert in energy resilience, Mishal brings his rich background and passion for addressing pressing challenges in the energy sector to our conversation.

Mishal discusses the substantial challenges facing today’s power grid, including severe weather events and outdated infrastructure that jeopardizes reliable electricity supply. He highlights Rhizome’s role in transforming grid management through precise risk modeling and strategic investment planning, crucial for adapting to our changing climate and energy demands.

Listeners, here’s your chance to gain invaluable insights on topics, including the impact of regulatory frameworks on utility resilience strategies, the integration of distributed energy resources, and the significant role of data in forecasting and mitigating risks! The conversation also delves into the potential of AI and machine learning in revolutionizing how utilities predict and prepare for future challenges.

Tune in for an engaging exploration of how technology and data are key to developing more resilient energy systems that can withstand the trials of modern demands and climate change. Whether you're an industry professional, technology enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of our energy systems, this episode with Mishal Thadani offers profound insights and forward-thinking solutions that promise to shape the future of energy resilience.

Chapters

1. 173 - Harnessing Data to Fortify Our Power Grids (00:00:00)

2. How can one "quantify" grid resilience? (00:01:21)

3. How important is data for every single element of the grid? (00:08:11)

4. How can we use AI to solve the problem of the grid and not the other way around? (00:13:19)

5. Our Guest's Personal Journey! (00:19:12)

6. What unconventional knowledge have grid data platforms uncovered? (00:25:17)