Internal E.DSO workshop “Implementation of Electricity Directive provisions in the field of flexibility”
Internal E.DSO workshop “Implementation of Electricity Directive provisions in the field of flexibility” 9 November 2020 ‘Flexibility’ has become an important issue since the Commission introduced “increasing flexibility” as a new goal in its Clean Energy Package. Particularly, the Electricity Directive (EU) 20199/944 provide the basis for an ambitious European Green Deal and Green Recovery […]
E.DSO, ENCS and ENTSO-E hosted the 2nd webinar of the 3rd edition of their Cybersecurity event “Cybersecurity: Data Sharing”
E.DSO, ENCS and ENTSO-E hosted the 2nd webinar of the 3rd edition of their Cybersecurity event “Cybersecurity: Data Sharing” 21 October 2020 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 virtual event discussing […]
E.DSO celebrates 10-year anniversary and hosts 3rd Stakeholder and Innovation Council
E.DSO celebrates 10-year anniversary and hosts 3rd Stakeholder and Innovation Council 15 October 2020 “ ‘EDSO for smart grids’ is now E.DSO. No need to mention ‘smart grids’ anymore, smartness is part of our identity.” With those words, E.DSO Chair Christian Buchel opened the celebrations of the association’s 10-year anniversary. He is referring to the […]
E.DSO confirms Christian Buchel as Chair and appoints the Chairmanship Team for a new two-year term
E.DSO confirms Christian Buchel as Chair and appoints the Chairmanship Team for a new two-year term 15 October 2020 Today, E.DSO Board of Directors re-elected Christian Buchel as E.DSO Chair for another two-year term. Five Vice-Chairs of the E.DSO Association have also been reappointed or appointed for the next two years: João Torres , Armando […]
E.DSO 10-Year Anniversary
E.DSO 10-Year Anniversary Founded in March 2010, the European Distribution System Operators’ Association (E.DSO) is the key-interface between Europe’s DSOs and the European Institutions, and promotes the development and large-scale testing of smart grid technologies in real-life situations, new market designs and regulation. Starting as a Club of 11 CEOs, E.DSO is now gathering 41 […]
ENCS and E.DSO release security requirements for distribution automation
ENCS and E.DSO release security requirements for distribution automation 13 October 2020 ENCS, the European Network for Cyber Security, and E.DSO, the European Distribution System Operators’ Association announced the launch of security requirements for Distribution Automation (DA) of Remote Terminal Units (RTUs). This is the third in a series of security guidelines for a smarter […]
E.DSO, ENCS and ENTSO-E hosted the 3rd edition of their Cybersecurity event “Cybersecurity: Data Sharing”
E.DSO, ENCS and ENTSO-E hosted the 3rd edition of their Cybersecurity event “Cybersecurity: Data Sharing” 7 October 2020 The increasing cybersecurity threat and COVID-19 are causing challenges everywhere, including in the energy sector. Today, the European Network for Cyber Security (ENCS), Association of European Distribution System Operators (E.DSO), and the European Network of Transmission System […]
EDSO for Smart Grids welcomes new members and enters the Global Smart Grids Federation (GSGF)
EDSO for Smart Grids welcomes new members and enters the Global Smart Grids Federation (GSGF) October 5th 211, Brussels – With the year 2020 closing in, when the EU is to meet the energy targets, and much work still to be done to deploy the low carbon technologies needed, the contribution from Distribution System Operators […]
E.DSO hosts webinar on the evolving role of customers in the energy system
E.DSO hosts webinar on the evolving role of customers in the energy system 9 July 2020 In a changing energy system, also the role of consumers is evolving. We are witnessing a shift away from ‘passive’ consumption to active prosumerism. People increasingly own small-scale power generation units, for example in the form of solar photovoltaic […]
Energy system integration in Europe – Decarbonization of the European economy
Energy system integration in Europe – Decarbonization of the European economy 6 July 2020 “Business as usual is no more. We will need to bounce forward and not bounce back.” Those words of Commission President Ursula von der Leyen encouraged us, the DSO Industry in Europe, to address our present and future challenges with new […]
E.DSO & ENTSO-E second InnoGrid virtual session discusses flexibility and new markets
E.DSO & ENTSO-E second InnoGrid virtual session discusses flexibility and new markets 30 June 2020 While on 18 June the first InnoGrid virtual session focused on renewables’ integration, the European Distribution System Operators’ Association (E.DSO) and the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) put flexibility, energy system coordination and new markets at […]
E.DSO handed to Commissioner Simson their Green Plan for role and strategy in EU Recovery
E.DSO handed to Commissioner Simson their Green Plan for role and strategy in EU Recovery 26 June 2020 E.DSO, the key-interface between Europe’s leading electric power distribution system operators and the European institutions, handed over today to Commissioner Kadri Simson, the Recommendations on the Role of DSOs in the European Union’s Recovery Plan and the […]
Moving towards the creation of the EU DSO Entity: statutes submitted for approval to ACER and European Commission
Moving towards the creation of the EU DSO Entity: statutes submitted for approval to ACER and European Commission 24 June 2020 On 24 June, the statutes, containing the governance rules of the EU DSO Entity, were formally submitted to the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) and to the European Commission. The Electricity […]
E.DSO: A sustainable view on ‘climate change mitigation’ and ‘climate change adaptation’
E.DSO: A sustainable view on ‘climate change mitigation’ and ‘climate change adaptation’ 18 June 2020 E.DSO welcomes the European Parliament’s formal adoption of the Sustainable Finance Taxonomy Regulation and calls for due consideration of Europe’s electricity networks in the definition of the ‘climate change mitigation’ and ‘climate change adaptation’ objectives. By the end of 2020, […]
E.DSO and ENTSO-E first InnoGrid virtual session on key role of electricity networks in the energy transition
E.DSO and ENTSO-E first InnoGrid virtual session on key role of electricity networks in the energy transition 18 June 2020 Despite the pandemic, power network operators are committed to continue working to support the energy transition. That is why the European Distribution System Operators’ Association (E.DSO) and the European Network of Transmission System Operators for […]
Sad annoncement. Vitaliy Grigorovsky, President DSO(E) – Ukrainian Association and E.DSO Member passed away
Sad annoncement. Vitaliy Grigorovsky, President DSO(E) – Ukrainian Association and E.DSO Member passed away 5 June 2020
EPRI, E.DSO Bring Together Leading U.S. and European Electric Utilities Addressing COVID-19 Challenges and Path Forward
EPRI, E.DSO Bring Together Leading U.S. and European Electric Utilities Addressing COVID-19 Challenges and Path Forward 28 May 2020 The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and European Distribution System Operators (E.DSO) convened more than 250 European, U.S., and other international electric grid company leaders in panel-led discussions of experiences related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) […]
E.DSO organises its first open Webinar on COVID-19 and the Role of DSOs in the Green Recovery
E.DSO organises its first open Webinar on COVID-19 and the Role of DSOs in the Green Recovery The corona virus has a firm grip on Europe and while we are presently looking at it primarily as a public health crisis, it becomes increasingly evident that the economic and societal repercussions are enormous. Since early March E.DSO […]
European trade bodies team up to map need for distribution grid investment
European trade bodies team up to map need for distribution grid investment The European electricity sector is in the midst of a fundamental transformation. The drive towards climate neutrality, combined with rapidly falling prices for renewables generation costs, has triggered an accelerated decentralisation of European power. It also resulted in new and more complex flows […]
COVID-19, DSOs structured reaction, takeaways and plans for an efficient re-start
COVID-19, DSOs structured reaction, takeaways and plans for an efficient re-start On Tuesday 28 April 2020, a videoconference was organized between E.DSO Executive Committee Members and the European Commissioner responsible for Energy, Ms. Kadri Simson. The main objectives of the meeting were to assess the measures already taken to reinforce preparedness and ensure power supply […]
How leading DSOs manage coronavirus
How leading DSOs manage coronavirus In the midst of COVID-19 crisis, E.DSO Members have taken many measures in order to ensure the power supply to their 350 million connected customers. With E.DSO serving as a platform for regular online roundtables among its Board members, they cooperate in sharing knowledge and best practices. Besides that, DSOs […]
GREEN RECOVERY: REBOOT & REBOOST our economies for a sustainable future
GREEN RECOVERY: REBOOT & REBOOST our economies for a sustainable future Call for mobilisation E.DSO welcomes the initiative of French MEP, Pascal Canfin, Chair of the ENVI Committee, who is calling for a global alliance for a green recovery, following the COVID-19 pandemic. The call for mobilisation was signed by 79 MEPs (S&D, EPP, Renew, […]
European DSOs’ engagement during the Covid-19 crisis
European DSOs’ engagement during the Covid-19 crisis For weeks, the Covid-19 epidemic has been impacting our life, both at a personal and professional level. In order to ensure the continuity of power supply all over Europe and to allow countries to keep operating, Distribution System Operators (DSOs) have been taking unprecedent measures to keep lights […]
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 […]