5th edition Stakeholder & Innovation Council – Press Release
On 30 November, E.DSO Stakeholder & Innovation Council (SIC) wrapped its fifth edition in the framework of ENLIT (hybrid format). The leaders of the distribution sector and energy associations representing solar-PV, customers, and manufacturers, together with regulators and standardisation associations kicked off the event with a passionate call to address the triple crisis – energy, […]
E.DSO TF1 Go4Flex Workshop – Grid Observability for Flexibility – Press Release
On 24 November 2022, with more than 100 participants, Task Force 1 (TF1) “Active System Management” of the European Distribution System Operators’ Association for Smart Grids (E.DSO) Technology Committee successfully held a webinar to present their Grid Observability for Flexibility Report published on 20 October 2022. José Ferrari Careto, CEO of E-REDES; Vice-Chair of E.DSO; […]
E.DSO-ENCS-ENTSO-E host the 5th Cybersecurity event “European energy grids’ security in a radically changed landscape” – Press Release
Brussels, 23 November 2022 Today, the European Network for Cyber Security (ENCS), the Association of European Distribution System Operators (E.DSO), and the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E), together hosted a hybrid event discussing the latest industry knowledge in a radically changed landscape resulting from the war in Ukraine with experts in […]
E.DSO-European Commission Joint Seminar “A multi-scale calibration approach for a digitalised energy system transformation’ – Press Release
The E.DSO-DG ENER-DG CNECT Joint Seminar “A multi-scale calibration approach for a digitalised energy system transformation’ took place today. The event brought together over 200 participants, both in Brussels and online, featured 17 speakers, 5 main sessions and 2 individual keynote remarks from the European Commission. The aim of the seminar was to engage in […]
Extreme weather events highlight the need for increasing the resilience of electricity grids
The prolonged periods of droughts and the heatwaves of this summer, resulting in widespread wildfires as well as flash floods underline the need for increasing the resilience of electricity grids. Considering the Climate Change induced challenges, the current fossil fuel supply crisis is just part of the driving force to electrify our economy and make […]
European Energy-Information Sharing & Analysis Centre and Europe’s Distribution System Operators Establish Memorandum of Understanding
12 October 2022 The European Association of leading European Distribution System Operators (E.DSO) and the European Energy Information Sharing and Analysis Centre (EE-ISAC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 22 September 2022. The MoU aims to reinforce the cyber resilience of critical infrastructures in Europe and practices by promoting customers’ empowerment as well […]
Oh yes: Open Source is the big thing for DSO and TSO – Press Release
22 September 2022 With more than 150 participants on web platforms, E.DSO, the European Distribution System Operators’ Association, has discussed, in collaboration with the RWTH Aachen University, on the question ‘Is Open Source the next big Thing in Electricity Distribution?’ With Antonello Monti’s, Professor at the RWTH Aachen University, opening speech, the fundamental role of […]
A strong European team empowers users for widespread electric mobility uptake
A strong European team empowers users for widespread electric mobility uptake ● A powerful consortium joins forces to extend the penetration of electric vehicle transport in Europe ● The team involves 30 European companies, research organisations and associations from 9 different countries, and is led by IREC (Spain) ● Massive penetration of electric vehicles requires […]
REPowerEU: EU wants to break free from fossil gas dependency
REPowerEU: EU wants to break freefrom fossil gas dependency DOWNLOAD THE DOCUMENT Yesterday (18 May 2022), the European Commission unveiled a fleet of energy-related package measures – REPowerEU – which details primarily on how to undertake an orderly and affordable phase out of Russian gas by 2027 while also keeping energy prices in check […]
DSO path to grid modernisation: is it a bed of roses?
Our seventh episode discusses the dynamic but also challenging outlook at the rapid expansion of new technologies within DSOs. There is a growing demand for new technologies which requires sometimes far-reaching modernisation. Our discussants give us an outlook at how to maintaining climate change targets while modernising, the meaning of “smart grid” and how to […]
InnoGrid 2022: an acceleration of innovation needed to repower Europe
The REPowerEU plan calls on Europe to fast forward its energy transition, building on the more ambitious climate targets set by the ‘Fit for 55’ package. With electricity as the key energy carrier for a carbon-neutral future, innovation in power networks needs to be sped up. On 29 June, InnoGrid 2022 was held for its […]
Flexibility Markets can become more Efficient than Reinforcing Electricity Grids
On June 17, the European Commission-funded project CoordiNet concluded with a two-day conference about the harmonisation of European flexibility markets in Brussels. The large-scale demonstrations of Transmission System Operator (TSO), Distribution System Operator (DSO), and consumers collaboration schemes in Spain, Sweden, and Greece showed the importance of flexibility to the Green Energy Transition and a […]
Eurelectric Power Plant Report
Power Plant harnesses Eurelectric’s experience in collaboration and advocacy to create a new community comprising a range of stakeholders. Experts from the worlds of industry, civil society, government, and academia working together to explore the natural synergies between RES deployment, and biodiversity preservation and regeneration. Reconciling climate change mitigation and restoring natural habitats required developing […]
InnoGrid 2022 – 13 projects presented solutions to accelerate the transition of Europe’s energy system
Fast-forwarding the green transition and reducing our dependency on fossil fuels is more than ever a priority for Europe. InnoGrid 2022 Project Session has once again showcased European innovative projects that are advancing the move towards a cleaner power system. Opened by Nikos Hatziargyriou, Emeritus Professor, University of Athens, representing ETIP SNET, the session deep-dived […]
E.DSO joins the EC Pact for Skills Initiative
E.DSO application for the Pact for Skills initiative, officially launched by the European Commission on 10 November 2020, has been accepted and is now published on the dedicated website. The growing community of Pact for Skills aims to mobilise a concerted effort for quality investment in skills for all working age people across the Union […]
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-REDES supplies 32 tons of material to Ukraine to be used on DTEK Low and Medium Voltage networks
On 7 April 2022, E-REDES, the distribution system operator in mainland Portugal, with the contribution of E-REDES in Spain, started the delivery of materials to DTEK (Ukraine), aiming to support the restoration of their grids in the region of Donetsk. In total, four trucks will ensure the transportation of around 32 tons of materials to […]
E.DSO internal workshop: In search of future-proof distribution network tariff structures in Europe
On 30 March 2022, E.DSO Policy & Regulation Committee held virtually an internal workshop dedicated to future distribution network tariffs structures. The workshop was moderated by Tzeni Varfi, Policy & Legal Director at E.DSO. This workshop was organised to respond to the rising interest by E.DSO members in the developments of tariff structures and to […]
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 new Policy podcast on Alternative Fuels Infrastructure & DSOs
E.DSO new Policy podcast on Alternative Fuels Infrastructure & DSOs 14 March 2022 The Fit for 55 package contains an important proposal for the Deployment of Alternative Fuels Infrastructure. The new regulation aims at facilitating the uptake of electric mobility by setting mandatory targets for the deployment of recharging stations and incentivising smart charging. Electric […]
E.DSO New Podcast on the Recast of the Renewable Energy Directive and DSOs
E.DSO New Podcast on the Recast of the Renewable Energy Directive and DSOs 31 January 2022 One important piece of legislation under the Fit for 55 Package is the Renewable Energy Directive (RED). The Directive sets a comprehensive framework for the deployment of renewables across all sectors of the economy. More importantly, it provides a […]
E.DSO, EPRI and Eurelectric host the second global platform of leading electricity distribution operators
E.DSO, EPRI and Eurelectric host the second global platform of leading electricity distribution operators 28 January 2022 Electricity Distribution System Operators (DSOs) from Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas gathered on 27-28 January 2022 in the second worldwide Conference focused on “Setting the grid to net zero”. This global event, co-organised by the Association of […]
New Episode of E.DSO Policy Podcast Series: DSOs as Facilitators of Energy Communities
New Episode of E.DSO Policy Podcast Series: DSOs as Facilitators of Energy Communities 15 December 2021 The Clean Energy Package (CEP) represents a breakthrough in the active role of citizens in the energy transition. However, an adequate policy and regulatory framework are needed to ensure that both citizens and the whole energy system can benefit […]