Network Management

The energy sector is fully transitioning towards a more intelligent and sustainable model. A process that goes through innovation and digitization and whose main objective is to take care of the planet and people. Implementing the DSO (Distribution System Operators). Model will allow maximizing the integration of renewable energies and accelerating the decarbonization of the economy, creating value for customers.

Distribution Network Operator or Network Management

However. The traditional and unidirectional model (Distribution Network Operator – DNO) of energy. Distribution, from the high-voltage transport networks to the points of consumption. Is being transformed through the integration of renewable energy and energy decentralization. Moreover. The operation and management of these new resources make. Meanwhile, it is necessary to have a digital, intelligent, and flexible network.

What Are DSOs (Distribution System Operators)

Distribution System Operators (DSO) are responsible for distributing and managing energy from the generation sources to the end users who consume it. Digitization is key to securing the DSO model and requires investments in automation. Smart meters, real-time systems, big data and data analytics.

The DSO model uses intelligent meters that enable bidirectional reading of energy flow and real-time communication. In this way. It is possible to detect interruptions and restore supply automatically, facilitating the monitoring of customers’ daily consumption through digital query platforms.

The Advantages Of The Dso Model – Network Management

The growing demand for electricity from low-carbon technologies, such as electric vehicle recharging and the increase in distributed energy resources. Has driven the need to create a distribution network capable of proactively managing clients’ needs. This is where the DSO model enters the scene, among whose advantages three stand out:

However, smart meters can measure and manage energy flows, taking into account their bidirectionality—energy consumed and generated—and the intermittence of wind and solar sources.

Moreover, it enables the large-scale integration of renewable energy, improving supply quality and creating customer value.

It will provide customers with real-time information on consumption, offering a complete and personalized experience.

The Expansion Of The Dso Model In The Iberdrola Group – Network Management

The Networks business of the Iberdrola Group has launched the following projects, among others:

  • In Spain. It participates in demonstrative projects at the European level. Such as coordinates and OneNet. In which network problems are solved through the use of the flexibility of connected resources, obtained through markets. Coordinated in the first case with the System Operator of Spain, Red Eléctrica. And with the Market Operator. OMIE, in the second.
  • In the United Kingdom. An active real-time network control project is being implemented in the Dumfries and Galloway area. Allowing more than 200MW of renewable generation to connect, avoiding network congestion.
  • In the United States. The massive deployment of smart meters has begun at companies in New York, NYSEG and RG&E, both in the electricity and gas businesses, as well as the ongoing automation of substations.
  • In Spain, it participates in demonstrative projects at the European level, such as coordinating and OneNet, in which network problems are solved by leveraging the flexibility of connected resources obtained through markets. Coordinated in the first case with the System Operator of Spain, Red Eléctrica, and with the Market Operator, OMIE, in the second.

Uk and Us aboutThe Expansion Of The Dso Model In The Iberdrola Group

  • In the United Kingdom. An active real-time network control project is being implemented in the Dumfries and Galloway area. Allowing more than 200MW of renewable generation to connect, avoiding network congestion.
  • In the United States. The massive deployment of smart meters has begun at companies in New York, NYSEG and RG&E, both in the electricity and gas businesses, as well as the ongoing automation of substations.
  • In Brazil, Neoenergia has chosen the region of Atibaia, Bom Jesus dos Perdões, and Nazaré Paulista in eastern São Paulo to invest in smart meters, automation, and telecommunications, aiming to offer an energy distribution service closer to the DSO model. The energy sector is transitioning to a more intelligent, sustainable, and digital system focused on caring for the planet and people. Implementing the DSO (Distribution System Operator) model will maximize renewable integration and accelerate decarbonization, creating value for customers. In contrast, the traditional unidirectional DNO (Distribution Network Operator) model is being transformed by the integration of renewable energy and decentralization, requiring a digital, intelligent, and flexible grid for the operation and management of these new resources.

    What Are Dso (Distribution System Operators) – Network Management

    However, Distribution System Operators (DSOs) are responsible for distributing and managing energy from generation sources to end users. Moreover, Digitization is key to securing the DSO model and requires investments in automation. Smart meters, real-time systems, big data, and data analytics.

    Moreover, the DSO model uses intelligent meters that enable bidirectional energy flow measurement and real-time communication. In this way. Moreover, It is probable to detect interruptions and restore supply in an automated manner, facilitating the monitoring of customers’ daily consumption through digital query platforms at their disposal.

    The Advantages Of The Dso Model

    The growing demand for electricity from low-carbon technologies with low emissions of dioxins. Such as the recharging of electric vehicles and the increase in distributed energy resources. Moreover, Has driven the need to create a distribution network capable of proactively managing clients’ needs. This is where the DSO model enters the scene, among whose advantages three stand out:

    However, smart meters can measure and manage energy flows, taking into account their bidirectionality—energy consumed and generated—and the intermittence of wind and solar sources.

    It enables the large-scale integration of renewable energy, improving supply quality and creating customer value.

    Moreover, it will provide customers with real-time consumption information, offering a complete and personalized experience.

    The Expansion Of The Dso Model In The Iberdrola Group

    The Networks business of the Iberdrola Group has launched the following projects, among others:

to offer an energy distribution service closer to that of a DSO. This investment includes the areas of intelligent meters, automation and telecommunications.