National Grid’s Distribution System Operator (DSO) has expanded the data it publishes to help site developers and innovators to make better informed decisions on where to build affordable local energy projects.
The update includes granular data across all of National Grid Electricity Distribution’s Grid supply points (GSPs) for the past year, covering 2,541 substations and 6,471 branches.
The 150 million data points is “the most comprehensive drop of data National Grid DSO has ever made publicly available”, the company said.
This newly published dataset will enable newly connecting customers to undertake their own assessment of possible curtailment before applying for a flexible connection (which use NGED’s Active Network Management system).
Phil Moseley, Head of System Models and Data at National Grid DSO, said: “By making this level of detail available, we’re helping customers to assess their options earlier, reduce uncertainty and progress sites that are right for them and right for the network.”
The DSO has prepared detailed guidance document explaining how to navigate, interpret and apply the dataset, including the assumptions behind the modelling.
The data is now available on the National Grid website, where stakeholders can also access a recording of a recent DSO Data Deep Dive session, featuring an overview of the latest dataset and how it can be used.