Designed for centralized, fossil-fuel-based power generation, today’s grid relies on rigid, often times manual, control mechanisms that are ill-suited for the complexities of a renewable-driven future. A modern grid must support two-way power flows, real-time automation, and flexible demand-side management to adapt to fast changing grid dynamics. From modular digital secure communications architecture to optimal round-the-clock operations, our research focuses on the full automation of existing electrical infrastructure to enable a resilient, net-zero energy system capable of meeting climate requirements and growing energy demands.