Integrated software platform enables utilities to manage distribution networks as a single intelligent system
Supports the transition to more resilient and adaptive power grids
Alabama Power among early adopters, leveraging the GridOS portfolio to improve reliability amid rising complexity

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (February 3, 2026) – GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV) announced the launch of GridOS® for Distribution, a unified software platform designed to help utilities operate their distribution networks as a coordinated, intelligent system. The solution represents a major step forward in grid software, helping utilities address increasing energy demand, system disruptions, and the rapid growth of distributed energy resources (DERs).

Utilities today face growing challenges driven by fragmented systems, isolated data, and manual processes that are not suited to modern grid requirements. GridOS for Distribution addresses these issues by integrating real-time operations, DER management, network modeling, field execution, and visual analytics into a secure, interoperable, and AI-ready platform. This unified approach enables utilities to monitor, control, and optimize the grid as a single system.

Mahesh Sudhakaran, General Manager of GE Vernova’s Grid Software business, commented: “GridOS for Distribution builds on more than 40 years of collaboration with leading utilities worldwide. This is not just a software launch — it establishes a new benchmark for grid orchestration, enabling utilities to move from managing complexity to orchestrating intelligence across their networks. Whether utilities are at an early stage or already advanced, GridOS offers a scalable path toward an intelligent grid.”

Setting a new standard for grid orchestration

Built on a federated grid data fabric and powered by advanced systems such as ADMS, DERMS, and grid planning analytics, GridOS for Distribution transforms how utilities plan, operate, and respond to both routine conditions and extreme events.

The platform is designed to deliver six key outcomes:

Enhanced situational awareness

Real-time operational control

Improved disruption management

Optimized distribution performance

Coordinated DER integration

Advanced intelligent grid capabilities

Proven performance in real-world environments

Alabama Power, serving approximately 1.5 million customers, is among the early adopters using GridOS for Distribution to improve grid orchestration and reliability.

“The energy sector is evolving rapidly, and customers expect uninterrupted service regardless of external challenges,” said Melanie Miller, General Manager of Data and Technology at Alabama Power. “GridOS for Distribution allows us to operate the grid as one unified system instead of disconnected tools. It creates a clear development path toward a self-healing, intelligent grid that restores power faster and anticipates issues before they occur.”

In 2025 alone, the platform helped prevent more than 112 million customer minutes of interruption (CMI) for Alabama Power customers.

Designed with real-world outage scenarios in mind, GridOS for Distribution is already deployed in live grid environments globally. It supports faster response times, better coordination, and quicker recovery from extreme events, improving key reliability indicators such as SAIDI, SAIFI, CAIDI, and CMI.

A scalable, future-ready platform

GridOS for Distribution is built on a modern, interoperable architecture that evolves alongside utility needs. It supports phased implementation based on maturity levels — from foundational capabilities under Distribution Essentials to advanced functions such as Disruption Management, Distribution Optimization, and DER Orchestration. These capabilities ultimately lead to Distribution Intelligence, embedding AI-driven insights and predictive analytics directly into operations.

The platform incorporates zero-trust cybersecurity by design, ensures compatibility with both internal and third-party systems, and offers a unified user interface optimized for both everyday operations and emergency situations. This reduces modernization risks while enabling long-term innovation.

GridOS for Distribution is also part of a broader ecosystem strategy, with GridOS for Transmission expected to launch later in the year. This solution will integrate real-time operations, planning tools, and analytics into a single platform for transmission utilities, helping them manage increasing complexity with greater confidence.

GE Vernova is presenting GridOS for Distribution at DTECH 2026, held February 3–5 in San Diego, California, where attendees can explore how the solution enables utilities to operate distribution networks as unified intelligent systems. The company is exhibiting at booth #3112.

About GE Vernova

GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV) is a global energy company focused on Power, Wind, and Electrification, supported by accelerator businesses. With more than 130 years of experience, the company plays a key role in advancing the energy transition by expanding electrification while reducing carbon emissions.

Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, GE Vernova employs approximately 85,000 people across around 100 countries. Guided by its mission, The Energy to Change the World, the company develops technologies that support a more reliable, sustainable, and affordable energy future.

GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions business provides advanced technologies for power transmission and distribution, enabling modern grid infrastructure and supporting a secure, decarbonized energy transition.

The Electrification segment includes Grid Solutions, Power Conversion & Storage (together forming Electrification Systems), and digital technologies known as Electrification Software. These solutions are essential for transmitting, distributing, converting, storing, and orchestrating electricity from generation to end use.

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