Power to the People!: European Perspectives on the Future of Electric Distribution

摘要: Implementing smart grids is central to the transition a low-carbon economy, and DSOs are key players in this transition. A far-reaching change-one could say revolution-in power systems indeed ongoing; designing implementing not an option but absolute necessity. If we do it, or if it too slowly, will face major problems. To prepare, European massively investing R&D demonstration projects cooperation with information communications technology (ICT) industry, acquiring knowledge skills needed adapt lead. Smart have potential benefit whole value chain, market model must be defined. Whatever preferred model, role play as enablers. responsible for setting up playing field retailers aggregators so that works of customers. increasingly act local system operators. Well-organized active distribution management make possible reduce investments host renewable energy sources electric vehicle charging stations guarantee security quality supply. Enhancing “smartness” free charge. It require significant capex on DSO side, while benefits from those accrue throughout entire chain. The development business models, strong support policy makers regulators, necessary ensure all parties share risks, costs, grids. Bringing vision reality only happen regulation introduced. Last least, objective sure new solutions implemented designed