How to Take Advantage of the Technology Radar by E.DSO

Recording of Tuesday, June 18, 2024 | The smarter E Europe 2024 | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 11:56 .

E.DSO Technology Radar Identifies Emerging Power System Innovations and Trends for European Distribution Operators

Jan Kula, representing E.DSO and working at České distributce in the Czech Republic, provided an overview of E.DSO's role and initiatives. E.DSO is a European association comprising 35 leading distribution system operators (DSOs) focused on regulation, legislation, policies, innovation, and smart technologies. The organization has three main committees: Innovation & Research, Policy & Regulation, and Technology & Knowledge Sharing. These committees have various task forces with specific focuses. Kula’s presentation centered around one such task force dedicated to creating a "Technology Radar," which maps emerging technologies projected to become mainstream or mature in the future. The radar categorizes these technologies based on their potential impact on DSO businesses and timeline for adoption. Key technology areas include network technologies (e.g., direct current networks), power systems (e.g., microgrids), sustainable development topics like circular economy practices, IT advancements such as generative AI and edge computing. He elaborated particularly on digital twins—replicas of assets enhanced by integrating core technologies like AI—which are gaining traction due to EU grants but face challenges related to data acquisition costs. Finally, he encouraged participation in this ongoing initiative that aims to drive innovation within DSOs' business models through continuous updates and real-life applications of new technological insights.

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Speaker

Jan Kula
Business Development Expert
CEZ Distribuce, a. s.
Czech Republic

Talk of session: Flexible Grid and Innovative Grid Management

As the recent Grid Action Plan has shown, the importance of grids has finally come to the forefront of discussions on European energy policy. The focus of this session is on grid innovations and the need for a sustainable electricity system that can adapt to the energy transition.