Evergy transforms transmission asset management with Grid Vision® by digitalizing 10,100 miles of grid
digitalization and inspection program completed across 10,100 miles of transmission grid
images linked to asset records, building a centralized, visual asset repository
annotated defects, enabling data-driven prioritization
of assets flagged with actionable observations
digitalization of every transmission asset, down to the component level
We now know the exact location of every asset we own, down to the component, the condition, and when it was last inspected, supported with imagery and a clear audit trail.
The challenge
Evergy, a vertically integrated utility serving 1.7 million customers across Kansas and Missouri, faced challenges in managing the condition and location data of their vast transmission network.
Previously, the utility relied on spreadsheets to track asset defects, often lacking detailed or accessible imagery and struggling with inaccurate GIS data. This made it difficult to plan capital improvements, prioritise work efficiently, and maintain situational awareness, all critical in a modern utility landscape demanding reliability, safety, and cost-efficiency.
We did not track components like insulators, just the structure. We had outdated GPS locations and no central imagery. It was hard to get a true picture of asset health.
The solution
Partnering with eSmart Systems, Evergy launched a program using Grid Vision® to conduct virtual inspections and build a high-quality digital inventory of every asset on their transmission system.
By using AI-powered analysis and drone imagery, Evergy updated its GIS data, linked over a million images to component-level assets, and created a centralized, searchable asset database. This transformation provided engineering, real estate, and operations teams with a complete, accurate picture of each structure’s condition and location, accessible directly from their desks.
Detailed component-level inventory and condition data
Centralized imagery and inspection records across departments
AI-driven defect identification to support risk-based capital planning
Improved safety by reducing unnecessary field visits
A future-ready grid for Evergy
The successful transmission programme was just the beginning. Evergy is now scaling its approach across other asset classes and building internal capabilities for long-term digital inspection.
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