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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 […]

European Commission shows ambition for low-emission transport, electro-mobility is part of the solution

European Commission shows ambition for low-emission transport, electro-mobility is part of the solution EDSO for Smart Grids welcomes today’s publication of the ‘European Strategy for Low-Emission Mobility’ by the European Commission as an opportunity to refocus attention on electro-mobility as an obvious solution for making Europe’s transport clean, more efficient and less dependent on imported […]

Call for Papers on Digital Energy | Winner announced

Call for Papers on Digital Energy | Winner announced Michael Zigo, MSc student in Business Information Management at Erasmus University, The Netherlands, has been appointed as the winner of the call for papers: ‘What do digital energy and digital consumers mean to you?’, launched for the first time by ENTSO-E, EDSO for Smart Grids and […]

EU should not miss the train of digital energy

EU should not miss the train of digital energy On day 2 of their conference on Europe innovation in grids, InnoGrid2020+, EDSO for Smart Grids (EDSO) and ENTSO-E insist on the distribution and transmission system operators’ eagerness to support Europe’s entry in the digital energy era. “Digital is turning every sector upside down. Not a […]

EU market design must tackle innovation gap in power networks

EU market design must tackle innovation gap in power networks ENTSO-E and EDSO for Smart Grids call for an innovation push in the European power system. “System operators are in the starting blocks to plug in the reservoirs of flexibility that demand response, storage, digitalisation and link up between distribution and transmission represent”, stated ENTSO-E […]

EDSO and ENCS join forces to combine strengths on cyber security and standardisation

EDSO and ENCS join forces to combine strengths on cyber security and standardisation The cooperation paves the way for knowledge exchange for security regulations, effective cyber security practices and standardisation for energy distribution companies. Distribution System Operators’ Association for Smart Grids (EDSO) and European Network for Cyber Security (ENCS) are proud to announce the signing […]

Renewable Energy Directive – EDSO Response to the EC consultation

Renewable Energy Directive – EDSO Response to the EC consultation EDSO welcomes this publication from the European Commission (EC) on the preparation of a new renewable energy directive for the period after 2020. The current directive has fueled renewable growth and its recast should pave the way for a decarbonised energy future and limit the […]

Vision for a ‘Digital DSO’

Vision for a ‘Digital DSO’ The European Distribution System Operators for Smart Grids (EDSO) has issued a position paper today which posits a vision for a ‘Digital DSO,’ capturing the key messages of its recent responses to the European Commission consultations on: the evaluation and the review of the regulatory framework for electronic communications networks […]

Expanded membership for 2016

Expanded membership for 2016 The European Distribution System Operators for Smart Grids (EDSO) is pleased to welcome two new full members, Caruna and E.ON, and one new associate member, Netbeheer Nederland, following its Board of Directors and General Assembly meeting. EDSO Chairman João Torres said, “We are delighted to welcome Caruna, E.ON and Netbeheer Nederland […]

A Journey to Green Energy

A Journey to Green Energy In the white paper, “The Journey to ‘Green’ Energy,” Eandis presents its long-term vision of the transition to a green energy landscape. The main aim of the document is to open a debate among policy and opinion makers in Belgium and Europe. Adjusted market forces form part of a really […]

European power sector says “YES” to an ambitious global agreement at COP21

European power sector says “YES” to an ambitious global agreement at COP21 Joint communiqué to the Executive Secretary, Mrs Figueres, and to the 196 parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change; copied to Mr Maroš Šefčovič, Vice President for the Energy Union, European Commission and Mr Arias Canete, Commissioner for Climate Action […]

General guidelines for a reinforced cooperation between electricity DSOs and TSOs

General guidelines for a reinforced cooperation between electricity DSOs and TSOs 9 November 2015, Brussels – The European associations of distribution (DSO) and transmission system operators (TSO) have adopted a set of general guidelines on how to reinforce cooperation across the two categories of power networks. ​TSO-DSO cooperation is becoming acutely important as the European […]

Adapting distribution network tariffs to a decentralised energy future – position paper

Adapting distribution network tariffs to a decentralised energy future 14 October 2015, Brussels – European Distribution System Operators for Smart Grids (EDSO) has issued a position paper highlighting the need for distribution network tariff-setting to be adapted to the increasing integration of distributed renewable energy sources (DRES) and to the transition toward a more decentralised energy […]

EDSO responds to Summer Package consultations

EDSO responds to Summer Package consultations 5 October 2015, Brussels – European Distribution System Operators for Smart Grids (EDSO) has responded to the European Commission (EC) consultations on a new energy market design and on electricity security supply, as they represent a timely opportunity to propose revisions to the ‘Third Energy Package.’ “To speed the […]

Board of Directors: re-election of leadership, three elevated

Board of Directors: re-election of leadership, three elevated 24 September 2015, Brussels – At today’s Board of Directors meeting of EDSO for Smart Grids (EDSO), the association’s leadership was given a new two-year mandate: EDSO Chairman João Torres, CEO of EDP Distribução EDSO Vice-Chairman Livio Gallo, Head of Global Infrastructure and Networks, Enel Spa EDSO […]

EDSO reacts to CEER conclusions on the role of DSOs

EDSO reacts to CEER conclusions on the role of DSOs European Distribution System Operators for Smart Grids (EDSO) welcomes the attention of the Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER) to addressing questions on the role of Distribution System Operators (DSOs), which it considers timely and essential in view of the current redesign of European energy […]

Summer Energy Package: EDSO welcomes consumer empowerment, cost-reflective network tariffs and flexibility incentives in smart grid environment

Summer Energy Package: EDSO welcomes consumer empowerment, cost-reflective network tariffs and flexibility incentives in smart grid environment July 16 2015, Brussels – European Distribution System Operators for Smart Grids (EDSO) welcomes the balanced consideration of the consumer, security of supply and sustainability objectives in the European Commission’s “Summer Package”: important steps towards implementing a resilient […]

FLEXICIENCY newsletter – June 2015 – Project kick-off

FLEXICIENCY newsletter – June 2015 – Project kick-off Sign up here to receive the FLEXICIENCY newsletter to your inbox! At a glance FLEXICIENCY was launched earlier this year by a consortium encompassing 18 partners covering 10 EU member states. The project consortium is led by Enel Distribuzione. The objective of FLEXICIENCY is to demonstrate that […]

My Smart Energy – Consumers-focused website on smart metering & smart grids launched at EUSEW

My Smart Energy – Consumers-focused website on smart metering & smart grids launched at EUSEW Europe’s consumers are increasingly presented with the opportunity to play an active role in a more sustainable energy system where efficiency, decarbonisation and renewable energy are central drivers. In the short-term, they will be confronted with technological changes necessary to […]

Paper on the Role of Microgrids winner of ICER Distinguished Scholar Awards

Paper on the Role of Microgrids winner of ICER Distinguished Scholar Awards On 27 May 2015 the winners of the ICER Distinguished Scholar Awards were announced at the 6th World Forum on Energy Regulation (WFER VI) in Istanbul, Turkey. These awards by the International Confederation of Energy Regulators (ICER) honour important contributions made to enhancing […]