Digitalising the energy system with digital and smart grid indicators: The smarter E Podcast
While Europe aims to become climate-neutral by 2050, the transmission and distribution networks urgently need to be expanded and modernized to integrate the rapidly growing number of decentralized renewable energy resources and exchange electricity across national borders. By doing that, it will be possible to ensure a resilient, sustainable, and affordable energy supply. Digital technologies […]
DSO Entity’s observations on the reform of the Electricity Market Design
On 3 May, DSO Entity submitted its observations on the proposal of the targeted reform of the Electricity Market Design (EMD) to the European Commission as a reply to the “Have your say” consultation. Together with ENTSO-E, DSO Entity was assigned by the European Commission to develop a Network Code on Demand Response (NCDR) until […]
In the Media: DSO Entity Expert Group on Cyber Security feature in Tidningen Energi
Today we are proud to share with you a recently published article by leading Swedish energy magazine Tidningen Energi, featuring insights from our cyber security expert and vice chairman of EG Cyber Security, Anders Ahlgren. At the beginning of March, DSO Entity’s Expert Group (EG) on Cyber Security proudly took part in an international 2-days […]
DSO Entity answered the European consultation on Electricity Market Design
On 13 February, DSO Entity was pleased to share its observations on the Electricity Market Design Consultation. The reply of DSO Entity provides inputs and recommendations on distributed flexibility, grid infrastructure investments, submetering and energy sharing. Key aspects for DSOs are highlighted, notably the importance of the Network Code on Demand Response for topics closely […]
Press Release: DSO Entity and ENTSO-E sign a Declaration of Intent to develop a Digital Twin of the European Electricity Grid
At an official ceremony today, DSO Entity and ENTSO-E signed a joint declaration marking the start of the development of a ‘Digital Twin’ of the European Electricity Grid, which aims to coordinate investment to foster the digitalisation of the energy system. The declaration was signed by Vincenzo Ranieri, President of DSO Entity and Hervé Laffaye, […]
DSO Entity and other European associations sign a Declaration on joint common principles to enhance consumer protection this winter
In the presence of the European Commission, DSO Entity together with other associations (BEUC, CEER, Eurelectric, Eurogas, EER, E.DSO, CEDEC and GEODE) signed a “declaration on enhanced consumer protection this winter”. This joint statement between retailers, regulators, distributers, and consumer organisations is intended to help consumers affected by the impact of high energy prices. Click […]
DSO Entity welcomes ACER’s initiative to review the existing Grid Connection Network Codes
On 24 November 2022, DSO Entity replied to ACER’s consultation on amending the existing Network Codes on the Requirements for Generators (RfG) and Demand Connection (DC), reiterating a number of its proposals to improve and harmonise EU rules. Aligned with EU objectives and the development of new technologies, enhancing electrification is a priority for achieving […]
DSO Entity answers the public consultation on the draft Implementing Regulation on the access to electricity metering and consumption data
On 5 September 2022, DSO Entity shared its input on the draft ‘Implementing Regulation (IR) on access to electricity metering and consumption data’, in response to the ‘have your say’ consultation opened by the European Commission. DSO Entity welcomes the publication of this draft Implementing Regulation and the role that DSO Entity can play jointly […]
Framework Guidelines on Demand Response: DSO Entity submits its contribution to the consultation launched by ACER
On 1 June 2022, the European Commission asked ACER to submit non-binding framework guidelines setting out clear and objective principles for the development of a Network Code on Demand Response. ACER launched a public consultation between 2 June and 12 August to collect comments from stakeholders. On 12 August 2022, DSO Entity submitted its input […]
DSOs submit contribution to ACER-CEER’s public consultation on the existing European Electricity Grid Connection Network Codes (GCC NCs)
On 10 June 2022, DSO Entity together with the four DSOs associations (CEDEC, E.DSO, Eurelectric, and GEODE) submitted their combined reply to the public consultation opened by the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) on the amendment of the existing Network Codes on Grid Connection (GCC NCs). Proposed by the European Commission and […]