Digital Energy Architecture: Why Grid Modernization Precedes Climate Action in the Global South
February 18, 2026
In early 2026, the Global South is pioneering a “Digital Public Infrastructure” (DPI) approach to energy that shifts the focus from building solar panels to building the “intelligence” required to manage them. As global electricity demand is projected to grow by 3.7% in 2026, primarily outside advanced economies, the traditional linear grid is being replaced by Digital Energy Architecture.