The Energy Networks Association has opened consultation on the Open Networks Project work programme.
In 2020 the Project will focus on delivering standardisation and alignment across all Workstreams. Priorities for the year include:
- Advancing local markets for flexibility, with standard approaches across DNOs for the Future Energy Scenarios, forecasting and identification of system needs and for procuring and contracting flexibility services, aligning with ESO markets where possible
- Building on the work of the Energy Data Task Force (EDTF) to enhance transparency by enabling greater data visibility and better, consistent access to non-confidential data across transmission and distribution
- Growing the reach of the project with a series of new Community Energy Forums
Another key focus this year will be to tackle the DSO transition head on with the publication of an Implementation Plan, due to be released in summer 2020. A shared vision was agreed in 2019 and the networks will set out a clear implementation path, highlighting all the actions and decisions required to implement the transition to the smart grid between now and 2050.
Open Networks will also build upon its whole energy systems work, seeking to deliver further efficiencies across gas and electricity. This year the Project will undertake development of a whole-system cost-benefit analysis methodology.
See the full consultation here
Two webinars have been announced to brief interested parties on the consultation
- Webinar 1 (5th February, 14:00 – 15:00) – register here.
- Webinar 2 (26th February, 12:30 – 13:30) – register here.
Information on how to join the webinar will be emailed to those registered ahead of the event.
The consultation closes on 17 March.