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🧐 Are you the creator of a pioneering solution or technological innovation that will facilitate the energy transition and leave a significant impact for society? Then you are in the right place! E.DSO is happy to launch the call for its 2nd Digital Award! 🏆 This award aims to highlight the importance of #digitalisation in the #EnergySector and to acknowledge those who are leading the way in creating a more efficient, resilient, and consumer-centric energy system. ⚡ ✅ How to apply? If you meet the eligibility criteria, send a brief description (max. 1 page) plus a video (max. 4 mins) of your invention and its contribution to Tiffany Jordan ([email protected]) and Paola Testini ([email protected]) by 21 October 2024. More information ➡️ https://bit.ly/3RTlcZj

🤲 E.DSO is pleased to partner with Critical Infrastructure Protection & Resilience Europe, held in Madrid on 12-14 November 2024. Use code ‘EDSO25’ when registering as a delegate to receive a 25% discount. 🎟️

[Webinar 📹] Solutions for a smooth integration of emobility into the grid 🏁 Our Trilogy for the Grid is kciking off with Episode one: "Solutions for a smooth integration of emobility into the grid" When ? | Online webinar will take place on 📆 12th September ⏲️ 10am What ? | The webinar series, titled "Trilogy for the Grid", will consist of three concise sessions, each focusing on crucial aspects of the topic. The objectives of these sessions include raising awareness of challenges, provide policy solutions at EU level, and fostering discussions between stakeholders and policy makers to lead to actionable solutions. Each session will feature three expert interviews, audience Q&A sessions, and remarks from a representative of the European Commission. We invite you to join the first episode titled “Solutions for a smooth integration of emobility into the grid” to join the discussion. The episode will outline the importance of coordination and collaboration of grid stakeholders, the need for support for network operators and grid infrastructure, and suggestions for market models and standards to foster smart & flexible EV charging. Who ? | The webinar will be moderated by Paul Wilczek. Experts will include: - Pedro Gomes (POLIS Network) 🏙️ - Tzeni Varfi (E.DSO) ⚡ - Luka De Bruyckere (ECOS) 📐 Register here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/giMt4ZWK Register to other episode of this webinar series: Episode two: Solutions for grid-friendly roll-out of electric heavy duty vehicles ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gurZuSZX Episode three: A Comprehensive Roadmap for V2X Integration in Europe ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gmaY6xPV

✨ E.DSO Secretary General Charles Esser had the opportunity to speak with Enlit Europe about the main two goals of E.DSO at the moment. He mentioned that one key focus is to enable E.DSO members to gain more knowledge and access to innovation through EU Horizon projects. Check out the interview ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d5eER99S

⚡ At the end of last year, the European Commission published the #GridActionPlan (GAP), which highlights the urgent need to enhance Europe’s power distribution network to support the growing #electricity demand. Action 9 of the GAP focuses on addressing financing obstacles for grid investments. E.DSO Paper Financing Mechanisms for #DSOs provides timely recommendations to contribute to the creation of effective financial instruments and mechanisms. In addition, it aims to support the upcoming Multi-Annual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028–2034. 📝 Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3VKFVQk

E.DSO was present at the 10th Energy Infrastructure Forum held in Copenhagen on 27 and 28 June. ✨ The first day included the high-level panel “A fast-track to EU’s net zero energy infrastructure” as well as recognition given to E.DSO member E.ON Czech subsidiary EG.D for the signature of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF Energy) cross-border distribution smart grids project Gabreta along with its German partner Bayernwerk. E.DSO highlights the increasing need for funding of cross-border projects at DSO level, of which the Gabreta project is a good example. Today, E.DSO was represented by Secretary General Charles Esser and Torsten Knop (E.ON) in a more of a traditional forum with topics of interest to E.DSO such as planning EU’s electricity distribution grids and anticipatory investments, incentives and tariffs. ⚡💰 ✅ Torsten Knop noted that E.DSO acknowledges that the Distribution Network Development Plans should take account of available flexibility and consider the specific requests of the customers and stakeholders to the degree possible. The necessary rules shall be part of the Network Code Demand Response, where they are already in the current draft developed by System Operators. Furthermore, when it comes to anticipatory investments, we should keep in mind that the social costs of underinvestment are much higher than those of overinvestment. ☝️ #EnergyIF #DSOs

🌍 TwinEU General Assembly highlights - Impressive early achievements! 🚀 The TwinEU project has hit significant early milestones since our kickoff! Our first General Assembly, held on 26-27 June in Aachen, Germany, gathered all 75 members to review an action-packed first six months. Here's a snapshot of our progress: ⚡️Identification of use cases⚡️ We've successfully identified 32 different digital twins, paving the way for a federated model. This innovative approach will link regional solutions into a cohesive, Pan-European framework, significantly enhancing our capability to manage the continent's electricity needs. ⚡️Development progress⚡️ The foundational work for our 8 demonstrators across 11 countries is well underway. These demonstrators are crucial for testing everything from grid observability and controllability to electricity market optimizations and cybersecurity enhancements. ⚡️Collaborative framework⚡️ With one of the largest consortia in the Horizon Europe framework, our collaborative efforts are a testament to the project's scale and the potential impact of our outcomes. Stay tuned as we continue to push the boundaries of energy innovation. 🚀 #TwinEU #DigitalTwin #Aachen #GeneralAssembly #EnergyInnovation #EnergyFuture #DigitalTwinTechnology #SmartGrids #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition #SustainableEnergy #GreenTech #CleanEnergy

📢 Save the date for E.DSO 1st FutureGrid Innovation Summit! 📢 📅 6 February 2025 📍 Sparks, Brussels ⚡ #DSOs are crucial in driving innovation in the #EnergySystem to meet 2030 climate goals and achieve climate neutrality by 2050. Technological advancements are pivotal for increasing competitiveness in alignment with the EU’s strategic goals and for securing the reliability of distribution grids through new #technologies. What will you find at E.DSO FutureGrid Innovation Summit? 💡 An ‘Innovation Sparks’ exhibition where impactful EU-funded projects and technologies will be showcased. 🗣️ Panel sessions to discuss the importance of the regulatory and #policy landscape regarding the deployment of new technologies and innovations that help achieve the ambitious 2050 climate goals. 🏆 The E.DSO 2nd Digital Award which will recognise outstanding and relevant digital innovations contributing to the reshaping of DSOs’ roles. The call will be launched soon. ✨ Stay tuned for more updates—we are just getting started!

Different #metrics are required to quantify the reliability of a network to ensure interventions and improve its performance. Traditionally, metrics such as CML (SAIDI) or CI (SAIFI) have worked well. However, the environment for electrical utilities is ever changing, assets are aging, network usage is changing to address climate change, and climate change is increasing the frequency and magnitude of once considered high impact low frequency (HILF) events. 📝 Read E.DSO Position Paper on climate resilience metrics for #ElectricityGrids and learn how resilience metrics can provide the basis to measure networks improvements in a changing climate environment. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4bmbsOd

✨ Don't miss your chance to attend E.DSO-EE-ISAC-European Network for Cyber Security-European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) 7th Cybersecurity Forum “From theory to practice: How do we get it right? How do we get it right in time” ✨ 📅 1 October 2024 – 10:00 to 16:00 CET 📍 Brussels This year’s conference will bring together once again experts in the field of grid #cybersecurity to exchange on the latest developments in the threat landscape and on the fundamental impact of cybersecurity legislation on the #EnergySector. 🛡️ 🔑 ⚡ How can the European regulations on cybersecurity be developed in a harmonised way, managing risks, avoiding gaps and overlaps? What is expected from the various stakeholders, what are the main challenges and how can #resilience be assessed? Are the different actors able to keep up with the cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities, ensuring #SupplyChain security? Join us to discuss these and other topics! Meet our confirmed speakers ➡️ https://bit.ly/4cgQGAQ ✨ Register here: https://bit.ly/3KrQYZ6