Heimdall Power’s Neuron Named One of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2025

Recognition highlights the company’s role in building the digital grid of the future

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Heimdall Power today announced that its flagship innovation, the Neuron™, has been named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2025, recognized for redefining how the world’s power grids are monitored, managed, and optimized.

Described by TIME as a “smartwatch for the power grid,” the Neuron provides real-time insight into the health and performance of transmission lines. By continuously measuring line temperature, sag, current, and micro-climate conditions, the Neuron enables utilities to operate their networks more safely, efficiently, and intelligently. With these insights, utilities can dynamically adjust power flows, unlock hidden capacity, reduce congestion costs, and improve reliability, all without building new infrastructure.

“This recognition from TIME underscores what we’ve believed from the start: Smarter, data-driven grid operations are essential to building a more resilient, affordable, and sustainable energy system,” said Jørgen Festervoll, CEO of Heimdall Power. “The Neuron isn’t just a piece of hardware—it’s a catalyst for maximizing the grid and powering human progress.”

As electricity demand surges and the urgency of grid modernization grows, Heimdall Power’s inclusion in TIME’s Best Inventions list highlights a critical truth: The technologies needed to transform aging energy infrastructure already exists and are delivering measurable results today.

To learn more, visit www.heimdallpower.com.

About Heimdall Power

Founded in 2016, Heimdall Power is a Norwegian technology company driving the digitalization of the world’s power grids. By combining patented sensors, advanced analytics, and AI-driven software, Heimdall Power enables utilities to unlock capacity, enhance reliability, and accelerate the clean energy transition.

Recognized as the world’s leading grid intelligence solution, Heimdall Power is trusted by more than 50 utilities across 20 countries to help manage capacity, prevent outages, protect infrastructure, and streamline regulatory compliance.

At the heart of Heimdall’s platform is the Neuron™—a power line–mounted sensor featuring award-winning industrial design, state-of-the-art communication technology, and proprietary drone-based installation capabilities. Together with its plug-and-play software platform, the Neuron empowers utilities with real-time situational awareness across applications such as dynamic line rating (DLR), ambient line rating (AAR), and asset health monitoring.

Heimdall Power’s mission is simple: To help utilities optimize the grid and power better lives.