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May2025
MEMBER NEWS
How RMS is powering data-driven utilities in a complex energy future
In a rapidly evolving utilities landscape, where energy diversification, environmental performance and operational efficiency intersect, data is fast becoming the most critical asset. At the heart of this transformation is Remote Metering Solutions (RMS), a company that has spent over two decades perfecting the art of turning raw utility data into actionable business intelligence.
“We help our clients make better decisions with better measurement. We firmly believe that better measurement leads to better business,” RMS chief commercial officer Frikkie Malan explains.
Greater digital security for customers. TAURON implements blockchain
Over 700 thousand households and companies are already served by TAURON using modern blockchain technology. The Group estimates that this solution will be used by over a million customers this year. This will translate into increased security of digital service and eliminate, this year alone, almost 150 tons of paper printouts. TAURON is a forerunner in implementing blockchain in the Polish energy sector on such a scale.
– Digital solutions that we are gradually implementing support our Customers not only in the efficient use of electricity, but also ensure effective and secure communication. Thanks to its decentralized structure, the blockchain technology we are implementing ensures a high level of data protection and enables quick transfer of documents to our Customers. We are the first in the Polish energy sector to implement this solution on a large scale, because we want to be the most customer-oriented energy group – says Magdalena Kulczyna, Vice President of the Management Board of TAURON Sprzedaż.
Electricity grid – competitive advantage or bottleneck for economic growth?
Finland was mainly electrified in the 1960s and 1970s. Today, electrification also means many other things than it did 50 years ago. Today, heating and transport are being electrified at a rapid pace, and clean electricity production and industrial electricity consumption are increasing significantly.
Many Finns participate in the energy market as small producers or electric car drivers. Even the most conservative forecasts predict that electricity consumption will double over the next 15 years. These figures represent a major shift in how we keep up with the pace and are at the forefront of driving in Finland.
Ground has been broken on the construction of Energy Hub Boekelermeer
On May 15, the first pile was driven for the construction of the energy hub in the Boekelermeer. This marks the start of the implementation phase of the project, which aims to relieve grid congestion on the business park and in the harbor area.
The energy hub is the result of a collaboration between the Municipality of Alkmaar, grid operator Liander, and local companies. New Energy Coalition, as the developer of the sustainability plan, has played a driving and advisory role in the realization of this development.
Thousands of Danes have shifted their electricity consumption: Good for the wallet and the electricity grid
Do you also think twice about when you put the laundry on or charge the electric car? Many Danes have changed their electricity habits and use electricity at times when the pressure on the electricity grid is less – typically outside the period from 5 to 9 p.m., when the load is highest.
This is shown by new calculations from the electricity grid company KONSTANT, which is part of the energy and consulting group NRGi. The company has analyzed the electricity consumption of almost 250,000 households in their supply area in the period from 2022 to 2024.
E.ON increases earnings and investments in the first quarter
E.ON started fiscal year 2025 successfully by delivering a good first-quarter operating performance. Positive earnings development in all three core segments drove a significant increase in both adjusted Group EBITDA and adjusted Group net income compared with the prior-year quarter. In addition, E.ON again increased its investments to transform Europe’s energy system, thereby providing positive impetus for additional growth.
E.ON CFO Nadia Jakobi commented on the results for the first three months of the financial year: “Our growth trajectory continued seamlessly in the first quarter. We have laid a good foundation for a successful fiscal year 2025 and continued to make substantial progress in driving forward the energy transition. E.ON has a solid financial position and benefits from its strategic focus on energy networks and sustainable customer solutions in Europe. We continue to concentrate on our operating performance in our businesses and the systematic implementation of our investment plan. We fully stand by our guidance for 2025 and our outlook for 2028.”
MARKET NEWS
EBRD invests €50 million in first bond issuance by Bulgaria’s EEEC
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting Bulgaria’s green transition by investing €50 million in the €500 million senior secured bond issuance by the country’s Eastern European Electric Company B.V. (EEEC). The issuance represents the first publicly listed, euro-denominated, benchmark-sized bond by a Bulgarian private company in international debt capital markets.
EEEC is the energy subholding of Eurohold Bulgaria AD, a leading independent business group in Central and Southeastern Europe with key positions in insurance and energy sectors.
Jolt to the system: What the Iberian blackout says about grid investment
In this week’s Power Playbook: Nearly two weeks on, the April 28 blackout is still under investigation. But what it has highlighted is the criticality of the right type of power grid investment.
I have covered extensively the urgent need for investment into the power grid.
Blaming the blackout on net zero won’t keep the lights on
This week a massive blackout swept across Spain and Portugal, plunging millions into darkness and disrupting critical infrastructure. The outage, which also affected parts of southern France, has ignited debates about the resilience of modern power grids and the role of renewable energy in ensuring energy security.
Spain’s grid operator, Red Eléctrica de España, reported a “very strong oscillation in the power flow of networks, of unknown origin,” which led to the disconnection of Spain’s electricity system from the broader European grid. This disconnection caused a cascade of failures, resulting in a significant drop in electricity consumption across Spain by 50% around 12:30 PM.
Cyberattacks on Energy Sector Evolved into More Complex and Prolonged Operations – Analytical Report
Ukraine's critical infrastructure facilities (CIF), particularly those in the energy sector, are constantly facing new challenges in cyberspace.
In the report "Russian Cyber Operations" H2’2024, prepared by the CERT-UA team, which operates as part of The State Cyber Protection Centre of the State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine, experts highlight several key trends.
More than 1 in 4 cars sold worldwide this year is set to be electric as EV sales continue to grow
Despite significant uncertainties, electric cars’ market share is on course to exceed 40% by 2030 as they become increasingly affordable in more markets, new IEA report shows
Following another year of robust growth, global sales of electric cars are on track to surpass 20 million in 2025, accounting for over a quarter of cars sold worldwide, according to the new edition of the IEA’s annual Global EV Outlook.
Google brings AI to grid teams slashing US connection times
May 20 - In April, U.S. power grid operator PJM announced it will deploy Google and Tapestry AI-enhanced tools to accelerate the approval of grid connection requests.
PJM operates the largest American power network mostly across eastern states and its partnership with Google is the latest implementation of advanced software by grid operators to improve and speed up connections, data sharing and project management. Google and other power Big Tech groups are major buyers of power and seek faster development of new generation to meet soaring demand from data centers and other computing facilities.
Grid congestion in The Netherlands, and why we must heed the warning
As Europe accelerates its transition to clean energy, the Netherlands faces a critical challenge that could undermine progress: grid congestion. If left unaddressed, it not only threatens to halt economic growth, but could derail climate goals, sending ripples across Europe, writes By Ynse de Boer of Univers.
Grid congestion arises when the electricity infrastructure cannot accommodate the influx of power, particularly from renewable sources like wind and solar, and deliver it when and where it’s needed.
EU electricity grids
The modernisation and expansion of electricity grids lies at the heart of the EU's energy transition and decarbonisation efforts. In the context of the rising share of electricity in final energy consumption, there is increasing demand for grid upgrades to accommodate the new generation capacity and to adapt, in particular, to the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources.
Key concerns include ageing infrastructure, investment shortfalls, and regulatory complexities that hinder rapid modernisation of grids and efficient integration of decentralised energy production. Interconnectivity between EU Member States is important to ensure energy security and reliability: the integration of European electricity markets benefits consumers by up to €34 billion every year.
UPCOMING OSPG PARTNER EVENTS
Japan Energy Summit & Exhibition 2025, Tokyo, Japan, 18-20 June 2025
2025 Solar PV & Energy Storage World Expo, Guangzhou, China, 8-10 August, 2025
The 10th World Battery & Energy Storage Industry Expo (WBE 2025), Guangzhou, China, 8 - 10 August 2025
Global Energy Digitalisation Conclave 2025, New Delhi, India, 20 - 21 August 2025
Enlit Asia 2025, Bangkok, Thailand, 9–11 September 2025
Large Scale Solar SE 2025, Athens, Greece, 16-17 September 2025
Energy Storage Summit CEE 2025, Warsaw, Poland, 23 - 24 September 2025
ADIPEC 2025, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 03 - 06 November 2025
SMART CITY EXPO WORLD CONGRESS, Barcelona, Spain, 04-06 November 2025
EGYPES 2026, Cairo, Egypt, 30 March - 01 April 2026
Apr2025
MEMBER NEWS
TAURON will allocate its profit for investments
The Management Board of TAURON Polska Energia recommended to the Annual General Meeting to allocate the entire net profit achieved by the Company in 2024 to supplement the reserve capital. Leaving financial resources within the Company will strengthen the Group's ability to implement planned investments, reduce the need for external financing and reduce the net debt/EBITDA ratio.
- Allocating the entire profit to reserve capital will enable us to reduce our debt and reduce the need to obtain external financing for the Group's key investments. In the long term, these actions will translate into tangible benefits, including the ability to generate higher profits that we will be able to allocate to dividends for shareholders - says Krzysztof Surma, Vice President of the Management Board for Finance.
Power grid automation system shortens power outage duration
Two years ago, the electricity distribution company Caruna piloted an electricity network monitoring system that locates and isolates faults and automatically restores electricity to customers outside the fault. The automation was tested in 12 municipalities and 12 substations in Caruna's area of operation. The pilot yielded good experiences, and the automation has been implemented in 28 substations.
The Fault Location Isolation Supply Restoration (FLISR) project focused on automatically locating, isolating, and restoring power to electrical substations located in 12 different municipalities.
Five million kroner for green projects in East Jutland
Do you have a good idea that you would like to bring to life? From April 1, associations and enthusiasts in East Jutland can apply for support for projects that promote the green transition and create value for the community.
This time, there is five million kroner in NRGi's Value Pool, which is intended to help both small and large initiatives get started. Since 2016, the pool has supported 450 projects with over 55 million kroner.
Arnhem and Alliander join forces for a sustainable and affordable energy system
The municipality of Arnhem and Alliander have signed a strategic partnership to realise a sustainable and future-proof energy system. With this unique partnership, they connect sustainability to affordability and broad prosperity. By linking technical innovations to social issues, we work together to realise a future-proof energy system.
The strategic partnership between Arnhem and Alliander should ensure further development and sustainability of the built environment. “It is relatively new for municipalities that they are now confronted with the energy system in their spatial planning and area development processes. With this strategic partnership, we mainly want to learn how we as Alliander can best do this together with a municipality,” says Josha van der Beek, programme manager Alliander.
Electric drivers want to charge outside rush hour for money, 68 percent more space on the power grid
Electric drivers are prepared to charge their cars during ‘peak hours’ on the power grid for financial compensation. This can create 68 percent more space on the power grid.
This is evident from the pilot ‘grid-conscious home charging’ by grid operators Liander and Enexis and charging providers ANWB, Vattenfall and Eneco eMobility.
Energy Denmark consolidates across the Nordic region
The Nordic region's largest independent energy supplier, Energi Danmark, is now uniting all of its Nordic subsidiaries and preparing for a pan-Nordic repositioning with a common strategic focus across Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland. This also means that all Nordic companies are coming together under one common name, Mind Energy.
The global energy sector is in the midst of a transformation. In the wake of the international energy crisis, energy markets have changed and will continue to do so for several years to come. Therefore, there is a need to rethink the entire way in which you, as an energy supplier, support your customers' business. Therefore, Energi Danmark is now consolidating all of its activities in the four Nordic countries; Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland under one common brand and is preparing for a repositioning of the entire company across the four Nordic countries.
MARKET NEWS
Smart electricity meter penetration rate in Europe reached 63 percent at the end of 2024
About 63 percent of the electricity customers in EU27+3 had a smart meter at the end of 2024. The market is set for stable growth with a total of close to 90 million smart electricity meters forecasted to be deployed across the region from 2025–2029. This was among other things concluded in the latest comprehensive study of the European smart metering market from the leading IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, which has closely tracked the development on this market since the company’s founding in 2004.
At the end of 2024, the EU27+3 region was home to more than 195 million smart electricity meters. Growing at a steady CAGR just short of 6 percent, the installed base of smart electricity meters is expected to reach a penetration rate of 80 percent by 2029, driven by second-generation rollouts in countries such as the UK, Italy, Spain and Sweden alongside first-generation projects in Germany, Poland and Greece.
EU Energy Projects Podcast: The potential of AI and GenAI in Europe with ETIP SNET
The ETIP SNET AI white paper explores the transformative potential of AI and generative AI in Europe’s smart grids, incorporating industry insights to identify key uncertainties, challenges and opportunities.
Designed as a roadmap for stakeholders, the paper aims to unlock AI and GenAI’s potential in Europe’s energy transition. It is being developed with extensive stakeholder input to present a unified perspective on these evolving technologies.
Smart meters to help Cyprus households save on energy bills
The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) is pressing ahead with its smart meter rollout, bringing even more households the ability to track and manage their electricity use. These high-tech meters don’t just measure energy consumption—they provide real-time data that allows consumers to make informed choices about their electricity use, helping them cut down on unnecessary costs.
One of the biggest advantages of the new meters is their ability to show which appliances consume the most—and the least—energy. This means consumers can make smarter decisions when purchasing new appliances or adjusting their daily habits. Whether it’s choosing a more energy-efficient refrigerator or deciding how long to keep the lights on, the smart meters put that power in the hands of the consumer.
Smart Energy Strategic Industry Report 2025-2030: Emergence of Smart Grids Boosts Demand for Advanced Smart Energy Technologies
The global market for Smart Energy was valued at US$199.5 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$330.6 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8.8% from 2024 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions.
The growth in the smart energy market is driven by several factors, including technological advancements, the proliferation of renewable energy, and evolving consumer behavior. The rapid deployment of smart grids and advanced metering infrastructure is a major contributor, enabling utilities to manage energy more effectively and reduce transmission losses. The increasing integration of distributed energy resources, such as rooftop solar panels and energy storage systems, is further propelling market growth by decentralizing energy production and enhancing grid resilience. Consumer demand for sustainable and cost-efficient energy solutions is another key driver. Residential and commercial users are increasingly adopting smart energy technologies to gain greater control over their energy usage and reduce costs.
Google deploys AI to speed up connections at PJM, largest US power grid
NEW YORK, April 10 (Reuters) - Alphabet Inc's (GOOGL.O), opens new tab Google unit is partnering with the largest electrical grid operator in North America, PJM Interconnection, to roll out artificial intelligence technologies aimed at getting new power supplies connected faster, the company said on Thursday.
The collaboration is the first time AI would be used to comprehensively manage an interconnection queue. Electricity demand has been rising as Big Tech builds more data centers to train and deploy artificial intelligence.
Half of critical infrastructure organizations are not sure where their supply chain is making them vulnerable to the rising tide of cyber-attacks
Industries considered essential to the functioning of society and the economy are in an arms race as threat actors – cyber criminals and nation states – target digital vulnerabilities of the suppliers connected to them, according to new DNV Cyber research. Regulation is tightening to combat the rapidly growing supply chain cybersecurity threat, and organizations must strengthen their capabilities to ensure resilience.
Just half (53%) of professionals working in critical infrastructure are confident that their organization has full visibility of the cybersecurity vulnerabilities that their supply chain exposes to their business. This situation raises the risk of cyber-attacks through connected networks, components, software, and third-party service providers.
DTEK receives €11 million grant from the French government to build Ukraine’s first digital substation
DTEK, Ukraine’s largest private energy investor, has received €11 million grant from the French government to build Ukraine’s first digital substation. The project will be delivered using technology from GE Vernova and cost €15 million, funded by the €11 million French government grant and a €4 million investment from DTEK.
The project approval signifies the deepening relationship between France and Ukraine, and highlights strong international support for strengthening Ukraine’s energy resilience and security.
AI is set to drive surging electricity demand from data centres while offering the potential to transform how the energy sector works
Major new IEA report brings groundbreaking data and analysis to one of the most pressing and least understood energy issues today, exploring AI’s wide range of potential impacts
Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform the energy sector in the coming decade, driving a surge in electricity demand from data centres around the world while also unlocking significant opportunities to cut costs, enhance competitiveness and reduce emissions, according to a major new report from the IEA.
UPCOMING OSPG PARTNER EVENTS
Balkans Energy Summit 2025, Athens, Greece, 28 - 30 April 2025
EM-Power Europe 2025, Munich, Germany, 07 - 09 May 2025
Oman Sustainability Week, Muscat, Oman, 11 - 15 May 2025
Power and Water Nigeria Exhibition and Conference 2025, Lagos, Nigeria, 13 – 15 May 2025
India Power & Renewable Conference 2025, New Delhi, India, 15 - 16 May 2025
Africa Energy Technology Conference (AETC) 2025, Accra, Ghana, 27 - 29 May 2025
World Utilities Congress 2025, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 27 - 29 May 2025
Japan Energy Summit & Exhibition 2025, Tokyo, Japan, 18-20 June 2025
2025 Solar PV & Energy Storage World Expo, Guangzhou, China, 8-10 August, 2025
The 10th World Battery & Energy Storage Industry Expo (WBE 2025), Guangzhou, China, 8 - 10 August 2025
Global Energy Digitalisation Conclave 2025, New Delhi, India, 20 - 21 August 2025
Large Scale Solar SE 2025, Athens, Greece, 16-17 September 2025
Energy Storage Summit CEE 2025, Warsaw, Poland, 23 - 24 September 2025
Mar2025
MEMBER NEWS
Digital Transformation has entered TAURON Dystrybucja Pomiary TAURON Dystrybucja SA
Today we had the pleasure of participating in Data & AI Excellence workshops, which were led for us by an exceptional TEAM.
During the training, we went through key elements of understanding digital transformation.
AMI and cybersecurity challenges for distribution utilities in India
The growing adoption of AMI in India’s power distribution sector is giving rise to substantial cybersecurity challenges, write Suhas M Kharad and JVS Ramakrishna of L&T Technology Services.
Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) is crucial for ensuring smart electricity grids towards enabling secure two-way communication between utility companies and customers.
E.ON Study: Europe can save over one trillion euros on the way to climate neutrality
Brussels. The "Energy Playbook" presented by E.ON in Brussels shows ways in which Europe can become climate neutral by 2050 and save costs of up to 1.5 trillion euros. As Europe's largest distribution system operator and provider of sustainable customer solutions for around 50 million customers in Europe, E.ON draws on its extensive operational experience.
E.ON is convinced that the European energy transition can be significantly more cost-effective. The Energy Playbook demonstrates that prioritizing measures is a key lever for cost reduction. It would be possible to reduce the specific costs of the electricity system by around 20 percent in the long term - from 119 euros per megawatt-hour in 2023 to 95 euros per megawatt-hour in 2050. The study also emphasizes the importance of flexible and market-oriented approaches.
Large-scale pilot grid-aware charging enables shifting of charging peak
A large-scale pilot in the field of grid-aware charging at public charging stations shows promising results in reducing grid congestion. The preliminary results of a trial in Noord-Brabant and Limburg show that with limited impact for electric drivers, at least half of the charging peak can be shifted to the evening and night.
Anyone who really has to charge can also use a temporary opt-out.
2024 was another year of record investment for Alliander, although further acceleration remains crucial for people’s home and working lives, general prosperity and well-being
In 2024, network company Alliander invested just under €1.8 billion. For the sixth year in a row, more money went into expanding and maintaining gas and power grids. Power grid capacity was scaled up and flexible use created additional capacity on the existing grid. But not all businesses and consumers in Alliander’s service area felt this immediately. With it becoming increasingly challenging to keep growing and to complete implementation plans on time, there is a need to further accelerate.
Alliander is doing exactly that by working smarter and by innovating, including in how we work together with contractors and in how we schedule our technicians’ work to make the most of the available capacity. On top of that, Alliander has teamed up with public authorities, companies and consumers to find solutions for faster capacity expansion and different and more efficient ways to use the existing grid.
Caruna's year 2024: We promoted clean transition and improved the reliability of the electricity grid
The year 2024 was a significant step forward for Caruna in continuously strengthening the clean transition and security of supply. However, tightening regulations limited the company's opportunities to invest in the development of the electricity network.
The security of electricity supply has improved significantly over the past ten years, and disruptions, especially in challenging weather conditions, have decreased and shortened as security of supply investments have been made systematically to ensure reliable electricity distribution to customers.
MARKET NEWS
Another batch of smart meters to be installed for 18,000 consumers with support from Italy and UNDP
The third batch of 18.000 smart meters and associated equipment for the development of advanced metering infrastructure has been delivered. The pilot smart metering project for electricity is implemented by the Ministry of Energy, with support from UNDP Moldova and funding from the Government of Italy. The initiative contributes to more efficient energy demand management, network balancing, a resilient energy infrastructure, and alignment with European standards.
This batch complements the delivery of over 14,000 smart meters in the second phase. As a result, 32,000 smart meters will be installed throughout 2025 for consumers within the Central-South distribution network by Premier Energy Distribution and in the Northern distribution area by RED Nord. 3,000 meters were installed in 2024. Another 25,000 meters will be installed in 2026. By 2027, 60,000 households are expected to be equipped with smart meters, representing 4.3% of the total 1.4 million electricity consumers.
A Roadmap for Cost-Reflective Electricity Network Tariffs in the EU
The principle of cost-reflective network charges has been part of EU law since 2019, though it has not been fully addressed until recent EU initiatives, including the Clean Industrial Deal and the Affordable Energy Action Plan.
These efforts aim to reform tariff methodologies to incentivise flexibility and investments in electrification, with the potential for binding legislation by mid-2025.
Unlock EV flexibility to save money for customers and optimise the power grid
An electric vehicle (EV) owner in Europe could save €450 to €2,900 every year by utilising both smart & bidirectional charging – shows Eurelectric-EY’s new study. Through smart charging, EV batteries can store excess electricity and with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technologies, they can sell it back to the grid at times of peak demand, helping balance the power grid, reduce congestion and integrate variable renewables.
Yet, consumers lack clear economic incentives to provide this service. Unlocking this potential requires clear price signals, enhanced access to flexibility markets, and interoperable data across the e-mobility ecosystem.
GEODE Unveils Key Principles for Anticipatory Investments to Future-Proof Europe’s Electricity Grids
Brussels, 11 March 2025 – GEODE, the voice of local energy distributors across Europe, is proud to present its latest publication “GEODE’s Key Principles for Anticipatory Investments”. Developed by experts from the GEODE Working Group Regulation, this paper explores the concept and role of anticipatory investments in enabling DSOs to stay ahead of customers’ needs.
To support this, it outlines eight key principles that DSOs and regulators can apply to facilitate efficient anticipatory investments.
Discover the fourth edition of the E.DSO Technology Radar
In October 2023 we first released the E.DSO Technology Radar to support DSOs in seizing the opportunities offered by emerging technologies and preparing for the challenges arising from the rapid transformation of the energy and IT sectors.
The Technology Radar’s ambition is to evaluate technological topics that have a potential impact on DSOs and their ecosystem (public authorities, suppliers, customers, and employees).
The connection between the EU energy sector and the ReArm Europe plan
The EU energy sector should be a key pillar of the ReArm Europe plan, a historic initiative newly unveiled by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to strengthen Europe’s defence industry and military capabilities.
With an estimated €800 billion ($841 billion) in mobilised funds, this plan signals a major shift in European security policy.
Report TSO-DSO Challenges & Opportunities for Digital Electricity System
As the electricity sector undergoes rapid transformation, collaboration between system operators has never been more critical. DSO Entity and ENTSO-E published today the report “TSO-DSO Challenges & Opportunities for the Digital EU Electricity System“, produced by their Joint Task Force (JTF) that marks a significant milestone in addressing the evolving landscape of grid management and energy transition.
The report underscores the critical need for digitalisation to enhance grid operation, planning, and customer integration, which is essential for achieving global and European carbon emission reduction targets. Also, it provides a comprehensive compilation of antiipated priority challenges in the transition toward a fully digitalised electricity system.
UPCOMING OSPG PARTNER EVENTS
SMARTGREENS 2025, Porto, Portugal, 2 - 3 April 2025
ICCI 2025, Istanbul, Turkey, 24-26 April 2025
Balkans Energy Summit 2025, Athens, Greece, 28 - 30 April 2025
EM-Power Europe 2025, Munich, Germany, 07 - 09 May 2025
Power and Water Nigeria Exhibition and Conference 2025, Lagos, Nigeria, 13 – 15 May 2025
India Power & Renewable Conference 2025, New Delhi, India, 15 - 16 May 2025
Global Energy Digitalisation Conclave 2025, New Delhi, India, 21 - 22 May 2025
Africa Energy Technology Conference (AETC) 2025, Accra, Ghana, 27 - 29 May 2025
Japan Energy Summit & Exhibition 2025, Tokyo, Japan, 18-20 June 2025
2025 Solar PV & Energy Storage World Expo, Guangzhou, China, 8-10 August, 2025
The 10th World Battery & Energy Storage Industry Expo (WBE 2025), Guangzhou, China, 8 - 10 August 2025
Large Scale Solar SE 2025, Athens, Greece, 16-17 September 2025
Energy Storage Summit CEE 2025, Warsaw, Poland, 23 - 24 September 2025
Feb2025
MEMBER NEWS
Apator signed a contract worth 62.3 million PLN with Enea Operator
Apator has concluded a contract with Enea Operator for innovation partnership. The value of the contract is 62.3 million PLN. The contract covers the development, certification, production and delivery of modern remote electricity reading meters.
The project will be implemented in four stages. The first two phases involve the development of single-phase and three-phase meters that comply with Enea's requirements. The next phase includes the certification process. While the last one envisages the production and delivery of meters equipped with communication modules.
Digitalization at TAURON Dystrybucja: expansion of the teletransmission system thanks to National Reconstruction Plan
In order to meet the digitization of the power grid supervision system, TAURON Dystrybucja is expanding its teletransmission system. The investment will be fueled by funds raised under the NRP, totaling nearly PLN 40 million.
As part of the project, TAURON Dystrybucja will expand its MPLS TP [Multiprotocol Label Switching Transport Profile] teletransmission system across the operations of ten of its branches by installing and commissioning 300 complete MPLS TP devices at substations and other sensitive locations owned by the company.
Electricity demand spikes on the rise - Caruna data reveals significant changes
The municipalities in Caruna's distribution area with the highest temperature-adjusted increase in electricity use in 2024 compared to December of the previous year were Espoo, Joensuu and Närpiö. Overall, temperature-adjusted electricity consumption increased by 6% in all regions compared to the previous year.
In contrast, a significant increase was seen in instantaneous demand peaks, i.e. power demand. In the Caruna region as a whole, the increase was 28% and in Espoo as much as 46% compared to January 2023, indicating a growing demand for electricity, especially in peak demand situations.
How a microgrid is making a Swedish island independent of the power grid
The Stockholm archipelago is world famous for its 30,000 islands. In the far north lies the island of Archolma, which for many embodies the beauty of the archipelago: red cottages with white decorations are scattered throughout the beautiful cultural landscape, and bare cliffs gently slope down to the surrounding Baltic Sea. Not surprisingly, Archolma has been one of the most popular islands for summer tourists for over a century.
Today, the island uses an innovative technology: advanced control of energy storage and solar panels allows it to interrupt communication with the mainland without leaving about 250 residents in the dark for even a second. In the event of a power outage, the Arholma grid immediately switches to island mode, meaning it operates on its own microgrid resources based on intelligent control of large energy storage and solar panels.
Norlys opens new lightning charging park near Køge
Norlys can now open the next in a series of planned rapid charging parks across the country.
On Thursday, February 20, the turn has come to Køge, where Norlys inaugurates a fast charging park with 6 fast chargers, making it possible for 12 electric car drivers to charge simultaneously.
Drone scans on a Large Scale as the “Google Maps of Thermal Efficiency”
E.ON and the Coventry City Council in the UK are leveraging their strategic energy partnership to collaborate with the technology startup Kestrix to obtain large-scale data on thermal efficiency, particularly heat losses, and thereby improve energy efficiency on a large scale. The so-called “Google Maps of Thermal Efficiency” is based on drones equipped with thermal imaging cameras and innovative 3D heat loss modelling.
The drones scan houses from a bird’s eye view at a distance of about 50 meters and can accurately quantify how and where heat escapes from buildings. This examination takes only a few minutes. Compared to the traditional model of house visits, which can take several hours, this means significant savings in time and costs. The new solution also provides a much clearer picture of how much it costs to heat a house and how heat losses can be remedied. Energy efficiency measures can thus be optimally targeted at those households with the greatest heat loss. The 3D heat loss models show improvement potential on a large scale, and machine learning algorithms provide insights into which improvements are best and most cost-effective.
MARKET NEWS
EBRD helping Montenegro’s energy sector to invest in digitalisation
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a loan of up to €35 million to Crnogorski Elektrodistributivni Sistem (CEDIS) to support the development of Montenegro’s energy sector. This will be used to finance the implementation of a new supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system and an advanced distribution management system (ADMS), as well as the procurement of new smart meters. The project is also aiming to benefit from a grant under the European Union’s Western Balkans Investment Framework. CEDIS owns and operates power distribution networks of up to 35 kV in Montenegro and is fully owned by Elektroprivreda Crne Gore (EPCG).
The SCADA system will be used to monitor and control medium-voltage grid networks in real time, while an ADMS is an advanced platform that optimises the management and operation of an electricity distribution system. Smart meters help users and utility companies to monitor and manage electricity usage more efficiently, reducing losses and improving reliability.
GEODE Energy Communities Factsheet: Showcasing Best Practices and Recommendations to Empower DSOs as Key Enablers
Brussels, 3 February 2025 – GEODE, the voice of local energy distributors across Europe, is proud to present its latest factsheet “Energy Communities: A DSO Approach”. This publication, developed by experts from GEODE Working Group Customer Dialogue, addresses the role of local Distribution System Operators (DSOs) within Energy Communities (ECs). By offering actionable recommendations and showcasing best practices and first-hand experiences from our members, the factsheet provides valuable guidance on empowering DSOs as key enablers of ECs.
Amid the ongoing transformation of the energy system to phase out fossil fuels, ECs play a pivotal role in driving the energy transition. Serving as facilitators of collective and citizen-led actions, ECs facilitate the reshaping of energy systems into decentralized structures that prioritise community engagement.
Flowering flexibility: Going Dutch on grid congestion
Financial incentives in the Netherlands are trying to bring consumer flexibility into the Dutch congestion management equation. But how effective are they? Yusuf Latief investigates.
With the explosive proliferation of distributed energy resources onto Europe’s distribution grids, questions abound as to their management.
Smart Meter Rollout: The Situation in Germany and How It Must Be Improved
The digitalization of the German energy system depends on smart meters being rolled out. To make power consumption flexible, we need effective digitalization. Mr. Petereit, how advanced is digitalization in Germany?
In September 2024, more than one million smart meters had been installed across Germany. This may sound like a lot, but in actual truth this number is disappointing. Germany has around 53 million metering points. These are locations where electricity is measured. In other words, so far only 1.9 percent of metering locations are equipped with a smart meter. This is nowhere near enough, because after all, smart meters are the precondition for making power consumption flexible. Without digitalization there is no flexibility, and without flexibility the energy transition cannot proceed. The digitalization shortfall creates a real problem for the switch to a low-cost power supply and is increasingly threatening system stability.
Growth in global electricity demand is set to accelerate in the coming years as power-hungry sectors expand
Increase in electricity consumption through 2027 expected to average around 4% annually, driven by growing use for industry, air conditioning, electrification and data centres
The world’s electricity consumption is forecast to rise at its fastest pace in recent years, growing at close to 4% annually through 2027 as power use climbs in a range of sectors across the economy, according to a new IEA report released today.
The tasks facing Europe’s DSOs in 2025
The DSO Entity work programme for DSOs for 2025 envisages grids remaining high on the agenda and the shift in focus from the Green Deal to the Clean Industrial Deal.
In its Annual Work Programme 2025 publication, the DSO Entity points to 2025 as a special year as the first full year of the EU’s new legislative term and importantly will be decisive for reaching the landmark 2030 energy and climate ambitions.
Europe needs an energy security strategy based on clean electrification
Cables in the Baltic repeatedly sabotaged, devastating storms leaving Ireland in the dark, war raging in Ukraine and price shocks caused by Russia’s fuel disruptions: Europe’s energy system is being challenged like never before. Meanwhile, Europe is decarbonising its economy with clean and renewable power set to meet 60% of final energy use by 2050.
As energy needs evolve, so should Europe’s energy security strategy. A new study by Compass Lexecon, commissioned by Eurelectric, demonstrates the need for a new approach to energy security based on clean electrification to reduce fuel imports dependence, lower exposure to commodities price shocks and boost crises resilience.
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