Future proofing electricity grids in the EU Green Deal age

Future proofing electricity grids in the EU Green Deal age

Electricity networks are undergoing a fundamental transformation and will require to provide new services, such as enabling flexibility from distributed resources and facilitating all types of prosumer related services. Therefore, networks of the future will have to be much smarter
than in the past; this certainly means more measuring, controlling and automation. While most parts of the transmission network are today equipped with smart digital solutions, the distribution level needs to undertake a complete transformation.

This paper describes a proposal for such process to be implemented by national energy regulators and involving the relevant stakeholder groups, that should at least include grid operators, grid users (generators and consumers) and regulators.