UK networks: Making the switch from DNO to DSO

Energy Generation

UK networks: Making the switch from DNO to DSO

Western Power Distribution has set out a strategy to transform from a distribution network operator to a distribution systems operator.

UK grid at risk from decentralised energy – FPSA report

Energy Generation

UK grid at risk from decentralised energy – FPSA report

The Future Power System Architecture initiative calls on government to act with industry to facilitate the transformation of the power sector.

Smart grid cybersecurity: European project to tackle malware

Transmission & Distribution

Smart grid cybersecurity: European project to tackle malware

The European SPARKS project has developed solutions to address malware threats to control systems in the smart grid.

EDSO for Smart Grids elects Enedis exec as new chairman

Energy Generation

EDSO for Smart Grids elects Enedis exec as new chairman

European organisation for distribution system operators elects new head to continue focus on digitalisation and innovation.

Utilities and blockchain – between a rock and hard regulation

Transmission & Distribution

Utilities and blockchain – between a rock and hard regulation

Will blockchain enable mass energy transactions in the next ten years? Not likely, says OSIsoft’s Bill McEvoy.

UK must align itself to European energy market

Transmission & Distribution

UK must align itself to European energy market

Membership of the internal energy market will be in the UK’s best interests and would help decarbonise Europe’s power market, says report.

Buying Nordic wind power in Spain – ENTSO-E’s vision

Energy Generation

Buying Nordic wind power in Spain – ENTSO-E’s vision

As InnoGrid2020+ opens in Brussels, ENTSO-E’s Secretary General outlines his vision of an integrated European energy network.

Teaching DSOs to dance – the role of EDSO in the energy transition

Energy Generation

Teaching DSOs to dance – the role of EDSO in the energy transition

On day two of InnoGrid2020+, Engerati hears how European distribution system operators must embrace change in the sector by learning a new routine.

Vattenfall buys into UK's consumer energy retail market

Energy Generation

Vattenfall buys into UK's consumer energy retail market

Swedish utility is latest European power company to enter the UK’s deregulated consumer energy market.

Greece – smart island microgrid coming to Tilos

Energy Generation

Greece – smart island microgrid coming to Tilos

A hybrid renewable energy and battery storage system will form the heart of a smart microgrid on the Greek island of Tilos.

Prosumers – a good reason for Europe's TSOs and DSOs to cooperate

Energy Generation

Prosumers – a good reason for Europe's TSOs and DSOs to cooperate

The Secretary Generals of ENSTO-E and EDSO for Smart Grids talk to Engerati about energy consumers and common interests.