Cologne-based envelio has developed a GPU-based power flow solver that accelerates grid calculations up to 20,000 times faster than conventional desktop tools, reducing annual time-series simulations from days or weeks to under 30 seconds. The patent-pending technology uses physics-based calculations rather than AI estimation to simulate power grid behaviour when connecting new loads like data centres, EV charging stations and renewable energy systems. This enables utilities to conduct real-time, large-scale grid simulations as part of daily operations. The breakthrough addresses a critical infrastructure bottleneck, with over 2,500 gigawatts of generation, storage and industrial projects currently stuck in grid connection queues worldwide. The solver allows utilities to assess grid capacities, evaluate connection requests and make investment decisions faster whilst maintaining engineering reliability.

envelio, Inc. and Integral Analytics have announced an integration between LoadSEER and the envelio Intelligent Grid Platform, enabling utilities to apply advanced load forecasts directly within grid planning workflows. The integration combines LoadSEER's load forecasting with envelio's distribution network modelling and load flow capabilities. The partnership allows utilities to evaluate future demand growth against real network constraints, assess impacts on feeders and transformers, and improve hosting capacity assessments. By reducing manual data transfers between forecasting and grid modelling tools, utilities can shorten planning cycles whilst maintaining consistency across planning and engineering workflows. The integrated solution supports distribution system planning, interconnection studies and grid investment decisions. Both companies will present the collaboration at DTECH 2026 and host a joint press conference on 4 February.