BARCELONA, Spain — Global power systems faced significant instability in 2025, with more than 10 major outages affecting 1.2 billion people and highlighting the urgent need for grid modernization, according to Huawei.
At the Mobile World Congress 2026, Huawei executives said the industry is shifting toward renewable energy and electrification to meet carbon neutrality goals. This transition requires power systems to manage unpredictable loads and integrate new energy sources.
Jason Li, president of marketing and solution sales for Huawei’s electric power digitalization unit, said the industry must move beyond simple automation.
Digitalization and artificial intelligence are shifting from optional upgrades to essential elements in power generation, Li said. He added that integrating these technologies with telecommunications will allow grids to achieve both stability and flexibility.
The company identified the distribution network as a primary challenge for future systems. The large-scale use of energy storage, charging stations and distributed solar power has complicated the balance and security of distribution networks.
Li said the solution lies in low-voltage management. Huawei and its partners have developed an intelligent distribution solution designed to provide transparency at the 400-volt level.
During the conference in Barcelona, Huawei is demonstrating AI applications for power digitalization, including tools for substation and power plant inspections.
