Group 1 - GE Vernova has entered into a binding agreement to divest its Proficy manufacturing software business to TPG for $600 million, with potential additional proceeds based on future outcomes [1][2] - Proficy accounts for approximately 20% of GE Vernova's Electrification Software revenues and will become a standalone entity focused on software solutions [1][2] - The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026, contingent upon employee consultations, regulatory approvals, and other standard closing conditions [2] Group 2 - Proficy serves over 20,000 customers with integrated solutions aimed at enhancing efficiency and connectivity across industrial operations [2] - TPG plans to invest in Proficy through its US and European private equity platform, TPG Capital, while GE Vernova will retain a board observer seat post-transaction [1][2] - GE Vernova's CEO emphasized the importance of this agreement for Proficy's independent success and the reinvestment of proceeds into core businesses, particularly in electrification and decarbonization solutions [3] Group 3 - Proficy's software business addresses various industrial challenges in discrete, process, and hybrid manufacturing, as well as metro transit and infrastructure applications [4] - TPG partner highlighted the ongoing renaissance in manufacturing driven by the need for increased throughput, optimized operations, and augmented workforces [5] - Proficy's integrated and AI-enabled solutions are designed to help customers run, monitor, and improve production processes [6]

Core Insights - The digital power utility market is projected to grow from $92.43 billion in 2024 to $110.98 billion in 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.1% [2][14] - By 2029, the market size is expected to reach $230.16 billion, maintaining a CAGR of 20% during the forecast period [6][14] - Key drivers for this growth include increasing industrialization, urbanization, and the rising demand for renewable energy sources [6][8] Market Characteristics - The report covers market characteristics, size, growth, segmentation, regional breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies [3] - North America was the largest region in the digital power utility market in 2024, while Asia-Pacific is anticipated to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period [3] Major Trends - Significant trends include the digitalization of power plants, technological advancements, and increased demand for renewable energy solutions [7] - The European Commission reported that renewable energy consumption in the EU rose to 23% in 2022, up from 21.9% in 2021, indicating a growing focus on renewable energy [8] Key Companies - Major companies in the digital power utility market include Microsoft Corporation, Siemens AG, General Electric Company, Accenture PLC, and IBM [4][18] - Companies are developing innovative solutions like GridOS to enhance electricity grid security and operations [9][10] Report Scope - The report includes market segmentation by type (hardware and software services), sector (power generation, transmission and distribution, energy storage, energy trading), and organization size [11] - It covers various countries and regions, including Australia, Brazil, China, and the USA, with a time series of five years historic and ten years forecast [11]