DSO Entity enlargement process: where we are and next steps on the Gas/H2 Integration
DSO Entity is moving forward in its enlargement process, integrating gas DSOs into the existing structure, as proposed by the European Commission’s Regulation on the internal markets for renewable gas, natural gas and hydrogen (EU) 2024/1789 (Gas Regulation). The new DSO Entity will reflect with a system-integrated view on the strategic importance of infrastructure that […]
In the Media: DSO Entity talks to Naš stik
Naš stik, the Journal of the Slovenian Electricity Industry, recently published an article featuring insights from our Secretary General, Peter Vermaat. The interview took place in the context of the Smart Grid PCI Summit 2025, held in Ljubljana (Slovenia) last 10 September and organised by ELES, the GreenSwitch, CINEA and DG ENER. The Summit event […]
DSO Entity published a new Report on Digital Solutions for Handling Connection Requests
On 22 October, DSO Entity released a new report, “Digital Solutions for Handling Connection Requests”, drafted by its Task Force Digitalisation of the Energy System (TF DESAP). The report explores how digitalisation and process innovation are transforming the way Distribution System Operators (DSOs) manage connection requests across Europe. Drawing on case studies and structured inputs […]
On the road to the Grids Package: DSO Entity’s recommendations
On 13 October, DSO Entity published its recommendations for the upcoming European Grids Package announced for late November. The publication builds on the delivery of the Grid Action Plan and assesses what actions are still necessary to fulfill the EU’s objectives and what level of support is needed for DSOs at the EU and national […]
Delivering the Grid Action Plan – DSO Entity’s role and takeaways
On 9 October, DSO Entity published a comprehensive overview of its active role and delivered tasks in the Grid Action Plan. The publication reviews the work delivered under the scope of the European Commission’s Communication “Grids, the missing link – An EU Action Plan for grids” (GAP), published in November 2023. The GAP has been […]
DSO Entity publishes the Support Document on Grid Forming Roadmaps – Advice for DSOs
On 1 October 2025, DSO Entity released a support document to help European Distribution System Operators (DSOs) prepare for the upcoming introduction of grid-forming power park modules (GFC PPMs). The advice in the document highlights potential risks and mitigation measures and is part of the actions from the EU DSO Entity Technical Vision. The document […]
DSO Entity welcomes ACER and CEER’s Guidance on DNDPs
On 29 September, DSO Entity released eight key messages on Distribution Network Development Plans (DNDPs). Task Force Network Planning has been playing an active role within the European landscape, engaging in discussion with relevant stakeholders, as well as presenting key DSO perspectives on the topic during the Copenhagen Forum that took place in June. In […]
Mario Draghi’s report “The future of European competitiveness” and its recommendations for European grids
Brussels, 9 September 2024 – Former European Central Bank (ECB)’s President, Mario Draghi published his awaited report: “The future of European competitiveness”. The report, tasked by the European Commission’s President Ursula von der Leyen offers recommendations to tackle the economic challenges and low growth rate of the region. The findings of the report will contribute […]
The Clean Industrial Deal and the Action Plan for Affordable Energy: What’s in it for grids?
Brussels, 26 February 2025 – The European Commission (EC) published its long-awaited proposal for a Clean Industrial Deal that should make Europe’s industry competitive again with a clear focus on supporting the clean tech and energy-intensive industries. Given the relevance of energy prices for Europe’s competitiveness the proposal was accompanied by an Action Plan for […]
The European Parliament puts priority on grids and highlights their key role for the completion of EU’s energy objectives and competitiveness in its new Own-Initiative report on Electricity Grids
Brussels, 19 July 2025 – The European Parliament (EP) adopted its Own-Initiative Report “Electricity grids: the backbone of the EU Energy System”. Led by rapporteur MEP Anna Sturghk (Renew, AT), the report will be of strategic importance to the work of the European Commission (EC) on upcoming initiatives, providing guidance from the EP’s side. The […]