Electrification Without Compromise: Engineering the Intelligent, Resilient Grid of Tomorrow

Electrification is accelerating at an unprecedented pace. Global electricity demand is projected to grow by more than 20% by 2030, while grid investment must nearly double this decade to accommodate renewable integration, electric mobility and expanding digital infrastructure (IEA). At the same time, large segments of distribution networks remain ageing and under-instrumented — creating operational blind spots precisely when system resilience and reliability are becoming mission-critical.

As a global leader in electrification and advanced cable systems, Nexans is executing a clear strategic shift: moving beyond infrastructure supply to deliver end-to-end grid reliability, combining deep physical network expertise with advanced digital intelligence.

Through partnerships with recognized leaders in their respective domains, including DNV, Zaphiro Technologies, Sensewaves, and EA Technology, Nexans integrates best-in-class technologies into a unified reliability ecosystem designed to support utilities and private network operators across the full value chain.

The portfolio follows a structured macro-to-micro approach:

· Grid-level observability and modeling – Advanced analytics and predictive simulations to anticipate congestion, renewable integration challenges and investment needs.

· Feeder and substation intelligence – Real-time monitoring and rapid fault localization across MV networks to minimize outage duration.

· Asset-level health assurance – Continuous cable condition monitoring and AI-enabled installation quality control, reducing premature joint failures by up to 80%.

· Last-mile LV visibility – Grid-edge monitoring and power quality intelligence to detect emerging risks before service interruption.

This integrated framework enables data-driven prioritization of CAPEX, optimization of field operations, extension of asset-life and measurable improvement in network resilience.

Nexans is not simply supporting electrification, it is engineering the intelligent backbone that makes it secure, scalable and future-ready.