12 research and innovation initiatives at the 12th InnoGrid Projects Session

Brussels, 9 June 2023 InnoGrid 2023 – On 9 June 2023, the 12th edition of InnoGrid, jointly organised by E.DSO and ENTSO-E, started with the Projects Session, in which 12 research and innovation initiatives were presented. They focused on solutions to advance on long-term energy transition technology development to meet the EU long-term climate objectives […]

Tackling rising electricity bills by empowering consumers and giving them options for action

Energy prices are on the rise amidst uncertain gas supply. Consumers are left to worry often unaware and without control of their electricity consumption. InterConnect is working on connecting smart home appliances with electricity grids which will allow consumers to manage their mounting energy costs and allow for improving the use of renewable energy sources. […]

E.DSO organised its 3rd Projects in the Spotlight event

On Friday 1 April, E.DSO organized the third webinar in the E.DSO “Projects in the Spotlight” series, titled “Raising the uptake of renewables by DSOs”. With around 100 participants, the event shed light on E.DSO members’ R&I projects addressing the challenges in distribution operation related to the sharp rise in renewables in new innovative ways […]

Present your innovative project at InnoGrid2022

Present your innovative project at InnoGrid2022 Call for Applications Open For the 11th year, E.DSO and ENTSO-E team up to deliver you the power network innovation conference – InnoGrid. Our 2022 event ‘Mission Acceleration’ will put the spotlight on the acceleration required for the energy transition in order to reach the European climate ambition in […]

E.DSO announces the 3 winners of the 1st ‘Digital DSO Power Award’

E.DSO announces the 3 winners of the 1st ‘Digital DSO Power Award’ 1 December – Launched for the first time in 2021, E.DSO ‘Digital DSO Power Award’ has the ambition to be a recognition for most meaningful and relevant digital innovative initiatives contributing to the shaping of the new role of Distribution System Operators. This […]

E.DSO 2nd Projects in the Spotlight event

E.DSO 2nd Projects in the Spotlight event “Blockchain and DSOs: an opportunity for the energy transition?” On Thursday 18 November, E.DSO organized a webinar titled “Blockchain and DSOs: an opportunity for the energy transition?” as the second event in the “Projects in the Spotlight” series. With more than 200 people registered, the event shed light […]

E.DSO 1st “Digital DSO Power Award”

E.DSO 1st “Digital DSO Power Award” Applications are now closed! E.DSO, the Association of Distribution System Operators (DSOs) is launching the 1st ‘Digital DSO Power Award’ as a recognition of the most meaningful and relevant digital innovation contributing to the shaping of the new role of DSOs. Distribution grids are the backbone of the digital […]

Living the transition – E.DSO and ENTSO-E team up for InnoGrid 10th edition

Living the transition – E.DSO and ENTSO-E team up for InnoGrid 10th edition 4 June 2021 – Opening the 10th edition of InnoGrid on 4 June, European Energy Commissioner, Kadri Simson stressed the three major trends affecting Europe’s energy system – decarbonisation, decentralization, digitalization. She recognized the important role of transmission and distribution system operators […]

Kick-off of new E.DSO project – Education for Digitalisation of Energy

Kick-off of new E.DSO project – Education for Digitalisation of Energy In January the new ERASMUS+ project EDDIE had its kick-off with E.DSO onboard. The project is led by Comillas, with the aim to create a Sector Skill Alliance (SSA) by bringing together all the relevant stakeholders in the Energy value chain, from industry, education […]

E.DSO to increase its collaboration with Start-ups

E.DSO to increase its collaboration with Start-ups On 4 February was organised in Brussels the Data&Innovation workshop by the European Distribution System Operators’ Association (E.DSO) and InnoEnergy, promoting collaboration among energy companies and start-ups to uptake electric innovations for a safer, flexible and efficient transformation. The event, with over 160 registrations, was supported additionally by […]

E-mobility was debated in Prague by representatives of E.DSO Project Committee

E-mobility was debated in Prague by representatives of E.DSO Project Committee E-mobility has become an EU wide trend for reduction of carbon emissions and is growing in importance. New E-vehicles with extended range have been introduced, several cities in the EU have declared zero carbon emissions vehicle goals and in addition the charging is becoming […]

Get ready for the Twenties: 10 innovation actions for a future-proof power system

Get ready for the Twenties: 10 innovation actions for a future-proof power system Brussels, 15 May 2018 – At this year’s INNOGRID2020+ conference, co-organisers EDSO for Smart Grids and ENTSO-E will jointly present their ‘Ten priorities for Europe’s research policy to deliver the Energy Union’ and hand them over to the Commission. Electricity is a […]

H2020 project “InteGrid” launched at kick-off meeting on 12 -13 January 2017 in Portugal

H2020 project “InteGrid” launched at kick-off meeting on 12 -13 January 2017 in Portugal InteGrid H2020 project has been launched on 12 – 13th of January 2017, in Portugal with its Kick-Off meeting EDP Distribuição leads the InteGrid project, a European consortium financed by the European Commission under the H2020 programme. Around 50 representatives of […]

New Research & Innovation Roadmap Smart Networks for Energy Transition

New Research & Innovation Roadmap Smart Networks for Energy Transition New Research & Innovation Roadmap Smart Networks for Energy Transition: 2.5 billion euros investment in R&I over next 10 years to help manage Europe’s Energy Transition This week the European Technology and Innovation Platform Smart Networks for Energy Transition (ETIP SNET) presents long term key […]

Horizon 2020 Master of Finance and Administration training course

Horizon 2020 Master of Finance and Administration training course A 2-day Horizon 2020 Master of Finance and Administration training course is organised on 22-23 September 2016 and on 10-11 November 2016 in Vienna to obtain hands-on skills to effectively administer FP7 and Horizon 2020 projects and get prepared for EC audits. The European Commission has […]

EDSO promotes innovation projects and young talent at European Utility Week

EDSO promotes innovation projects and young talent at European Utility Week This year EDSO for Smart Grids (EDSO), the European sector association representing electricity distribution system operators (DSOs) steps up its efforts to highlighting DSOs’ venturing into innovative projects. As part of this endeavour, EDSO has partnered with European Utility Week, the premier business, innovation […]

Horizon 2020 calls – Public consultation on draft integrated R&D Implementation Plan 2016-2018

Horizon 2020 calls – Public consultation on draft integrated R&D Implementation Plan 2016-2018 The collective research and innovation (R&I) activities needed by electricity Distribution (DSOs) and Transmission (TSOs) System Operators have been detailed through the European Electricity Grid Initiative (EEGI) of the SET-Plan in an R&I roadmap, adopted by the Member States in 2010 and […]

Projects of common interest (PCIs): EDSO supports smart grid candidates

Projects of common interest (PCIs): EDSO supports smart grid candidates The EC has completed a consultation on the eligibility of three smart grid projects for PCI status (projects of common interest). The North Atlantic Green Zone and GreenMe are already on the PCI list and reapplying to remain on the list. A new project between […]

GRID+Storage and FLEXICIENCY projects: EDSO continued commitment to RD&D

GRID+Storage and FLEXICIENCY projects: EDSO continued commitment to RD&D March 10 2015, Brussels – Steering and coordinating research, development and demonstration efforts for smart grid acceleration in Europe is one of the principle objectives of European Distribution System Operators for Smart Grids (EDSO). As of 2015, EDSO is a partner in two new initiatives under […]