Innovation report from Amprion showcases solutions for the energy transition
Amprion is expanding its research and development activities to address the challenges of the energy transition with new solutions. The innovations strengthen security of supply, cost-effectiveness and environmental compatibility – for a future-proof power grid.
The innovation report highlights the development and dynamics of the company’s ongoing innovation activities. The 32 innovative topics and projects presented in total stand for Amprion’s significantly increased commitment in the field of research and development. The publication builds on the first edition of the report in 2022.
“The report shows how we are tackling the challenges of the energy transition and step by step developing, testing and integrating new solutions into operations – for a robust, cost-efficient and climate-neutral power grid,” says Amprion CEO Dr Christoph Müller. “For us, innovation is not an end in itself: our overarching goal remains security of supply and the resilience of our grid,” Müller adds.
In research and development, Amprion also relies on close cooperation with partners from academia, industry and other European transmission system operators. Formats such as the Future Transmission Lab and the TSO Innovation Alliance accelerate the development and implementation of new solutions whose impact extends beyond Amprion’s own grid area.
Since 2024, a central innovation management unit has pooled all activities within the company, ensuring that synergies are leveraged and resources used in a targeted way.
Three projects exemplify Amprion’s innovation activities:
More flexibility in the power grid through mobile E-STATCOM units
Amprion is planning and examining the use of mobile (E-)STATCOM units to respond more flexibly to grid congestions. The units can provide reactive power and inertia flexibly at different locations. They can be expanded in a modular way and quickly transported and connected to various substations when needed. They help keep voltage and frequency in the grid stable without the need to build new large-scale installations or install additional transformers – saving space and costs.
Using waste heat from converters and cable tunnels to increase efficiency
Amprion intends to use previously unused waste heat from converters and cable tunnels as a CO₂-free heat source. In pilot projects such as the offshore grid connection systems BalWin1 and BalWin2, the generated heat is to be supplied to municipalities, residential quarters as well as commercial and industrial enterprises along the route. This can reduce energy consumption, support the regional heat transition and increase local acceptance of energy infrastructure.
AI as a driver of efficient corporate processes
Amprion uses artificial intelligence to make grid operations and corporate processes even more efficient, secure and transparent. AI-based applications support employees in document review and in accessing knowledge and data. In addition, there are opportunities to further enhance the safety of grid operations. In system operation, Amprion works with AI to improve forecasts of grid loads.
Amprion also uses AI in the area of environmental and ecological issues: automated image recognition helps, for example, in recording bird nesting boxes. In this way, Amprion increases the quality and speed of its processes while strengthening both security of supply and sustainability.
First-hand insights:
Amprion will present the new innovation report at E-World starting on 10 February 2026. At the trade fair, experts will showcase selected projects and provide insights into new technologies and solutions for the transmission grid. Interested parties are warmly invited to obtain first-hand information and to engage in discussions about the innovations of today and tomorrow.
