T H E V A L U E O F T H E G R I D

2019 Results

In 2019, our 'Value of the Grids' report developed jointly with Ernst & Young stressed how much the energy transition relies on an improved functioning of electricity distribution networks. This will require substantial investment, innovation in smart grid technology and new business models.

Beyond this, our priorities included the EU DSO Entity, and deepening of our collaboration with Transmission System Operators (TSOs), particularly with regards to flexibility work stream.

One major institutional dimension we worked on in 2019 is the set up of the EU DSO entity. This new body can be regarded as a game changer for DSOs giving them the a formal role of co-writing network codes together with TSOs as well as other more non-binding deliverables. One of the main deliverables for this year was how to harness flexibility in the power system which will be another key enabler to meet Europe’s long-term decarbonisation goals. Key wants on the way forward on this is now captured in the Active System Management report published in April.

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In 2020, infrastructure will be in the focus as the regulation on Trans-European Networks for Energy (TEN-E) will be revised and important work will be conducted on the Ten-Year Network Development Plan (TYNDP) by ENTSO-E. In addition, a transversal project on how to make grid tariffs future proof for the energy transition will be launched.

Finally, Eurelectric will continue working on flexibility, new Network Codes and the establishment of the EU DSO Entity.

Spreading the word

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The Value of the Grids report was launched earlier this year shifting the limelight to the DSOs and what it takes in terms of regulatory framework to make the networks future proof for the large scale uptake of renewable energy sources and deeper decarbonisation up to 2045.