Google.org gives $2.5M for open-source AI tools for Europe's grids

Nov 13, 2026
LF Energy will use the grant for grid data, modelling and forecasting tools aimed at smaller European grid operators.

Google.org is giving $2.5 million to LF Energy, through Linux Foundation Europe, to develop open-source AI tools that help European grid operators get more out of their existing networks, tech.eu reports.

Europe's grids are taking on more renewable power, electrified heating and transport, and data centre demand than they were built for, and new lines cannot be built fast enough. The money will go to four LF Energy projects covering AI-ready grid data, faster power system modelling and more accurate energy forecasting, with a focus on smaller operators and regions with fewer resources.

"AI will only be as useful to grid operators as the data and models it is built on," said Alex Thornton, executive director of LF Energy. The grant also pays for guides, training, workshops and translations into EU languages.

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