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Nov2025
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Network operators and contractors join forces to recruit 5,000 additional technicians for electricity grid expansion
Network operators, contractors, and the government are joining forces to accelerate the expansion of the electricity grid. Together, they want to provide 5,000 additional technicians by 2030. This will be achieved through the new 2030 Scale-up Plan, which will receive a subsidy from the Climate Fund for this purpose.
The urgency is high: the workload continues to increase significantly, while the electricity grid is already under pressure and more and more companies and institutions are being placed on a waiting list. In order to meet the demand of all customers, many additional people are needed to carry out the work.
One in four adults is unable to estimate their household electricity consumption – "A surprisingly large proportion"
Despite price fluctuations, electricity trading continues to attract interest among Finns. Forty-three percent of Finns have considered switching to electricity trading during the past year. Of these, 35 percent already have an electricity trading contract. These figures are taken from a study* commissioned by Vattenfall and conducted by IRO Research.
“What interests Finnish consumers most about exchange-traded electricity is the opportunity to save on their electricity bills and make smart electricity choices,” says Taija Sjöblom, Business Director at Vattenfall.
A Guide to Utility Cybersecurity
The infrastructures of energy and water utilities were once dominated by substations, water treatment plants, gas pipelines, and other physical assets. Now, smart meters, sensors, complex data networks, and other digital systems are also needed to deliver services safely and reliably. This shift has helped utilities improve efficiency and customer engagement, but it has also opened them up to cybersecurity threats.
This article will explore the main challenges and threats that utilities face, as well as best practices for protecting their data and critical infrastructure.
EU requirements for energy efficiency in municipalities: “Data will be crucial to success”
It has been a long time coming, but now it is a reality. On October 11, the EU Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) came into force. This means that public building owners, including municipalities, must designate at least three percent of their heated building area each year until 2030, which must be energy efficient to energy label B by 2040 at the latest.
This places demands on planning, data quality and prioritization, but the task also holds significant savings potential.
Electrification could save Europe €250 billion per year – Schneider Electric report
Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, today launches a new research report highlighting the role electrification must play in Europe’s future.
Currently the electrification rate in Europe is just 21%, a figure that hasn’t changed in the last decade and is 10% behind China where rapid electrification is taking place. At the same time, the cost of residential energy use in the EU is 0.27 Euro per kWh. In the US, that figure is 0.15, and China comes in at 0.08 Euro per kWh. This puts the price of everyday activity for every EU citizen three times higher than that of those in China.
Energy storage is becoming more common – there are already a couple of thousand batteries in the Caruna network area
The electricity distribution company Caruna found out which municipalities currently have the most consumer batteries in terms of quantity. Consumer batteries usually refer to energy storage in a household or property. At the top of the statistics are Espoo, Salo and Kaarina, all of which already have batteries for over a hundred Caruna customers. There are already almost 2,000 batteries in Caruna's network area (the figure includes consumer batteries of all sizes).
The number of batteries in the Caruna network area is growing rapidly, and the development supports the transition towards a smarter and more flexible electricity grid. The widespread use of battery solutions enables households and housing companies to better manage their energy and utilize renewable energy more efficiently.
MARKET NEWS
Moldova's energy system enters stage of modernization, optimization; 500,000 smart meters to be set by 2030
Moldova is taking a major step towards modernizing and optimizing its energy sector. Over 500,000 smart meters will be set by the year 2030, as part of the Digital Transformation Programme for the Energy Sector for 2026–2030, approved by the government in last October.
The programme's implementation was today discussed at the Ministry of Energy, in the presence of representatives of public authorities, system operators, regulatory institutions, companies in the field, development partners and the business environment.
From 1.8 Billion to 3 Billion: Global Smart Meter Adoption and the Rise of Cellular Connectivity
Global smart meter installations exceeded 1.8 billion units by end-2024, with robust shipment growth expected through 2025 and beyond, supported by grid modernization and regulatory mandates.
Smart meter adoption is uneven across regions. North America had the highest penetration (~77%) in the smart electricity metering market at the end of 2024, while growth opportunities remain strongest in under-penetrated regions such as Latin America, Africa and South Asia.
ENTSO-E Position Paper on Flexibility from Renewable Energy Sources (RES)
Flexibility from renewable energy sources (RES) is essential to ensure a secure, efficient, and resilient European power system as the share of renewables continues to grow.
ENTSO-E advocates for unlocking the full flexibility potential of RES, particularly during periods of high generation and low demand. This requires improving the observability and controllability of RES assets and implementing market incentives that reward system-friendly behaviour.
Eurelectric urges EU to act in upcoming Grids Package
Over 30% of Europe’s low-voltage distribution grids are already more than 40 years old, a share that could reach 90% by 2050 if no decisive action is taken. Eurelectric’s new position paper, released today, paints a stark picture: without rapid investment in renewal, expansion, and digitalisation, Europe could miss out on lower energy bills, decarbonisation gains, and industrial competitiveness.
The paper comes ahead of the European Commission’s Grids Package, expected on 10 December, which will define how Europe modernises its electricity networks to keep pace with new targeted power capacity.
Protecting the grid from extreme weather
The electricity grid is expected to be increasingly affected by climate change and the resulting severe weather episodes, which are predicted to multiply as our world heats up. Fires, floods, hurricanes and even extreme heatwaves will and are already having an impact on electricity transmission the world over. The recent events in Texas are an example: rapid and intense rainfall damaged critical infrastructure, including substations and transmission lines, leading to both power loss in the affected areas and challenges in restoring full service quickly and effectively.
A grid is considered resilient when it can either withstand the effects of severe weather or, if severe weather does stop it from functioning, when it is able to “bounce back” and restore electricity in the areas that have been deprived of it the most rapidly and effectively.
Safeguarding the Grid: Cybersecurity imperatives for India’s smart meter roll-out
Smart meters, forming the backbone of the modern electricity distribution ecosystem, are driving operational efficiency, transparency and consumer empowerment. Yet, this rapid digitalisation also exposes a new layer of vulnerability: cybersecurity risks. The large-scale roll-out of smart meters, underpinned by the growing convergence of operational technology (OT) and IT, is reshaping the power sector’s cybersecurity landscape. This integration, while enabling automation and real-time data analytics, also expands the attack surface, introducing complex interdependencies across communication networks, data management systems and consumer interfaces.
As millions of meters become interconnected, each device represents both a node of intelligence and a potential point of intrusion. To navigate this evolving environment, utilities must move beyond viewing meters as billing instruments and instead treat them as critical digital assets requiring unified IT-OT governance, robust security frameworks and clear accountability mechanisms.
As risks multiply in a world thirsty for energy, diversification and cooperation are more urgent than ever
In an increasingly complex energy security context spanning a wide range of fuels and technologies, the World Energy Outlook 2025 identifies key choices, opportunities and trade-offs for governments
Countries around the world are contending with pressing energy security threats and growing longer-term risks across an unprecedented range of fuels and technologies, thrusting energy into the heart of geopolitical tensions and elevating it as a core issue of economic and national security. In this context, the latest edition of the IEA’s World Energy Outlook underscores the need for governments to pursue greater diversification of supplies and increased cooperation with one another to help navigate the uncertainties and turbulence ahead.
The race to shore up Europe’s power grids against cyberattacks and sabotage
It was a sunny morning in late April when a massive power outage suddenly rippled across Spain, Portugal, and parts of southwestern France, leaving tens of millions of people without electricity for hours.
Cities were plunged into darkness. Trains stopped and metro lines had to be evacuated. Flights were cancelled. Mobile networks and internet providers went down. Roads were gridlocked as traffic lights stopped working.
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DTECH 2026, San Diego, USA, 02-05 February 2026
Energy Evolution Conference 2026, Dubai, UAE, 10-11 February 2026
E-world energy & water 2026, Essen, Germany, 10-12 February 2026
SAIPEC 2026: Celebrating a Decade of Energy, Oil, and Gas Innovation in Sub-Saharan Africa, Lagos, Nigeria, 10–12 February 2026
AFRICA ENERGY INDABA 2026, Cape Town, South Africa, 3 – 5 March 2026
EGYPES 2026, Cairo, Egypt, 30 March - 01 April 2026
SMARTGREENS 2026, Benidorm, Spain, 18-19 May 2026
The 18th Solar PV & Energy Storage World Expo (PV Guangzhou 2026), Guangzhou, China, 16 - 18 September 2026
The 11th World Battery & Energy Storage Industry Expo (WBE 2026), Guangzhou, China, 16–18 September 2026
Oct2025
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TAURON Distribution is ahead of its digitization plan. Already 35% of customers have remote reading meters
TAURON Dystrybucja has achieved one of its energy transition goals for 2025 ahead of schedule. By the end of July this year, over 2.1 million of the company's customers, or 35% of its consumer base, were using remote reading meters.
In 2025 alone, TAURON Dystrybucja has already installed approximately 640,000 new meters, and by the end of the year it plans to reach a level of almost one million devices. This gives customers access to modern energy management tools and strengthens the company's position as a leader in the digitization of energy infrastructure.
Control your electricity consumption: During the cold months, you can save even more on your electricity bill by thinking about your consumption
The dark and cold months have arrived in Denmark, and with them, electricity tariffs are now also putting on their winter coats.
On Wednesday, October 1, the electricity network company N1 will switch to winter tariffs, which means that there could be real money to be saved by being conscious of when you use electricity in your household.
Realizing housing ambitions requires network-conscious construction
Political parties' election manifestos contain ambitious plans for housing construction. This is good news, because the housing challenge in the Netherlands is urgent and substantial. But what we don't see in the plans is the reality: the electricity grid is increasingly becoming a limiting factor in this challenge.
There is insufficient grid capacity for the housing ambitions. That is why it is necessary to work on solutions that enable us to build as many homes as possible within the available grid capacity. Grid-conscious construction must become the norm, so that we build residential areas that use available energy in a smart and flexible way. Only then can more homes be connected within the limits of a future energy system.
Apator and Energa Operator have signed a contract worth PLN 120 million
Apator signed an agreement with Energa Operator for “successive deliveries of remote reading meters with backup communication modems.”
In July, Apator won the tender procedure and waited for any appeals against the selection made by the Gdańsk-based company to be lodged.
Quarterly measurements support renewable energy
A major reform will reshape European electricity trading. From September 30, electricity on the day-ahead market will no longer be traded in hourly blocks but in 15-minute intervals. For Vattenfall, this is more than a technical change: it is an important lever on the company's path to becoming fossil-free.
The new structure takes into account the weather dependency of renewable energy sources, increases the flexibility of the system, and illustrates how market design and the integration of wind and solar energy go hand in hand.
Almost half of all Danes rarely check the price of electricity before using the most energy-intensive appliances
When the temperature drops and darkness falls earlier in the day, we spend more time indoors. And that causes electricity consumption to rise. But even though consumption is growing, there are still many Danes who use electricity without knowing the price per kWh.
This is shown by a new YouGov survey conducted for Gjensidige and NRGi.
Schneider Electric: Grid Resiliency for a Changing Climate
Schneider Electric’s SVP of Infrastructure Segment, Philippe Arsonneau, on building a resilient, smarter grid for a changing climate
Communities and businesses worldwide are facing mounting disruption as extreme weather intensifies, underlining the urgent need for stronger energy resilience. NASA’s latest data revealed a dramatic rise in the intensity of weather events, with floods, droughts and storms becoming “more frequent, longer lasting and more severe.” For energy systems, this escalation means heightened risks of outages, infrastructure damage and volatility in supply. Building resilient, adaptive networks is no longer optional – it is critical to safeguarding economies, livelihoods and the path to net zero.
MARKET NEWS
Funding received for last phase of Moldova’s smart meter pilot
Moldova’s smart meter pilot rollout is to benefit from funding from Italy via UNDP Moldova to enable deployment of an additional 25,000 units during 2026.
The first batch of 3,000 smart meters, funded by UNDP, was installed in 2023 for consumers in the capital Chișinău and the northern region of the country, including Bălți, the country’s second largest city.
ASEAN could avoid $2.3 billion in economic losses by 2040 with smart grids
Manila, 14 October – ASEAN could avoid $2.3 billion in economic losses by 2040 if it strengthens its electricity systems to match surging demand and rapidly expanding renewables. A new report from energy think tank Ember shows that investments of between $4 billion and $10.7 billion in smart grid infrastructure are needed to modernise the region’s networks.
At the lower end of the range – around $4 billion – investment would deliver essential upgrades such as smart meters and automated controls, laying the foundation for more reliable and resilient grids. At the upper end, $10.7 billion would enable a fully optimised, future-ready system, unlocking the region’s full clean energy potential through advanced digitalisation, storage, and cross-border interconnection.
Ukrainian DSO Khmelnytskoenergo purchased 11,740 smart meters in 2025
In 2025, JSC Khmelnytskoenergo purchased 10,540 single-phase and 1,200 three-phase smart meters under its investment program. All of them will be installed in households. The company also purchased nearly 500 meters that will be used for technical accounting of electrical energy at transformer substations and distribution points. In addition to smart meters, the company purchases and installs related equipment necessary for transmitting data from the meters.
This year, power engineers have already installed more than 4,000 smart meters and continue to modernize electricity metering. New meters are being installed where low-accuracy metering was used or where the calibration period has expired.
Discover the sixth 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. Today, we are glad to announce the publication of the sixth Radar edition, updating the factsheets for seven technologies: Superconductors, Hydrogen, Edge Computing, Blockchain, Building Information Modeling, Virtual and Augmented Reality, and 3D Printers.
Each factsheet now goes beyond technical updates to highlight the most promising use cases and implementation projects for the DSO industry.
Check the new E.DSO Technology Radar edition here…
Asia-Pacific now home to 0.9 billion connected electricity meters
The smart electricity metering market in Asia-Pacific continues to inch closer to the historic milestone of 1 billion installed smart meter devices. The latest research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight analyses the development of smart metering technology in China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, India, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia and New Zealand. According to the study, the installed base of smart electricity meters in Asia-Pacific will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8 percent from 857.6 million units in 2024 to nearly 1.3 billion units in 2030.
At this pace, the milestone of 1 billion installed devices will be reached in 2027. The penetration rate of smart electricity meters in Asia-Pacific will at the same time grow from 61 percent in 2024 to 82 percent in 2030 while cumulative shipments during 2025–2030 will amount to a total of 924.7 million units.
28 April Blackout in Spain and Portugal: Expert Panel releases comprehensive factual report
Today, the Expert Panel, set up by ENTSO-E to investigate the 28 April 2025 blackout in continental Spain and Portugal, has published its comprehensive factual report. This unprecedented incident, which resulted in a total loss of the power supply of continental Spain and Portugal, marks the most significant power system event in Europe in over two decades, with major impacts on Spanish and Portuguese citizens and society.
The report, now available on the ENTSO-E website, presents a detailed account of the system conditions on 28 April leading up to the blackout, the sequence of events, and the restoration process. The investigation, conducted by a panel of 45 experts from transmission system operators and regulatory authorities across Europe (the Expert Panel), relied on extensive data collection from generating units, significant grid users, and transmission and distribution system operators.
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ADIPEC 2025, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 03 - 06 November 2025
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The 10th Annual Global Congress of Knowledge Economy (GCKE-2025), Osaka, Japan, 11-13 November 2025
Energy Evolution Conference 2026, Dubai, UAE, 10-11 February 2026
E-world energy & water 2026, Essen, Germany, 10-12 February 2026
SAIPEC 2026: Celebrating a Decade of Energy, Oil, and Gas Innovation in Sub-Saharan Africa, Lagos, Nigeria, 10–12 February 2026
EGYPES 2026, Cairo, Egypt, 30 March - 01 April 2026
SMARTGREENS 2026, Benidorm, Spain, 18-19 May 2026
The 18th Solar PV & Energy Storage World Expo (PV Guangzhou 2026), Guangzhou, China, 16 - 18 September 2026
Sep2025
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Poland’s Tauron secures further €1.2bn for grid transformation and digitalisation
Polish DSO Tauron has signed two financing agreements with Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK), valuing €1.2 billion across power grid transformation and energy infrastructure digitalisation.
The majority of the financing, PLN 4.87 billion (€1.14 billion; $1.34 billion), marks an amendment to a financing deal signed in December 2024 with BGK, which valued PLN11 billion (at the time: €2.6 billion; $2.7 billion).
Network operators launch global challenge to increase power grid capacity in neighborhoods tenfold
In order to cope with the increasing transport of electricity, the power grid in neighborhoods must be expanded with cables and transformer stations. That is why Enexis, Stedin, and Alliander are launching the LV-NExT challenge. LV-NExT is an international call to market parties to come up with innovative solutions to radically accelerate the expansion of the low-voltage grid.
The goal: to complete construction ten times faster. Because where the network is currently being upgraded in 100 neighborhoods each year, that number needs to increase to 1,000. LV-NExT is not only a search for technological innovations, but also a call to improve logistical methods and processes and develop new tools. Can construction be faster? Can it be smarter? Does it need to be completely different? All creativity is welcome: from paper solutions to prototypes.
Unlocking the power of flexibility: When energy becomes strategy
Investing in flexibility creates opportunities to use energy when it is most cost-effective. It also reduces the need for additional generation capacity, fuel, and infrastructure investments.
And it optimizes the energy system as a whole - benefiting businesses, consumers and the environment – because the cleanest, locally produced energy is usually the least costly.
Community Insights: Leveraging Smart Meter Data for Member-Owned Decision Making
Electricity cooperatives across the U.S. have always been about more than keeping the lights on. They represent a model of governance where communities, not distant shareholders, decide how energy should be delivered, priced, and invested in.
Today, as new technologies reshape the grid, that cooperative model is gaining new relevance. The question is; how do they maintain the same level of service and customer focus and are grounded in the complexity of a modern grid?
Vattenfall InCharge: Celebrating a milestone on World EV Day
Today, on World EV Day, we proudly celebrate a major achievement in the journey towards fossil freedom. Today in Vattenfall’s E-mobility markets, Sweden, Germany and the Netherlands, electric driving is growing rapidly. Numbers show that in these countries, of all cars 7-13 per cent are electrical.
Vattenfall InCharge celebrates a milestone on this day, 1,000 MW of charging capacity across approximately 75,000 charging points managed through our systems at our e-mobility markets making electric driving accessible, efficient, and sustainable. This capacity reflects our commitment and goal, to help society break free from its dependency on fossil fuels.
East Jutland's largest solar park is now being inaugurated
When the sun shines on East Jutland in the future, a new solar park will be ready to convert the light into kilowatt hours. The plant is located in the open countryside between Kolind and Nødager on Djursland and covers 122 hectares – an area the size of 170 football pitches. The first sod for the project was turned in 2024, and now the plant is ready to produce 132,000 MWh per year, equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of 30,000 households.
NRGi Renewables, which develops solar and wind projects for the NRGi Group and Sampension, is delighted that the project is now a reality and that it has been characterized by good dialogue and support from citizens, businesses, and Syddjurs Municipality.
MARKET NEWS
Croatia installs one million smart meters, Serbia reaches 650,000
Croatia has so far installed one million smart meters, while Serbia has reached 650,000. They make up 40% of all power metering devices in Croatia, compared to a 17% level in Serbia.
Digital or smart meters offer numerous advantages for consumers and distribution system operators (DSOs). The devices are a cornerstone of future distribution networks – smart grids that will allow consumers, including many prosumers, to both draw electricity from the network and inject it. Smart grids also enable consumers to provide various flexibility and demand response services.
Smart Meters, Wildfires, Rising Demand Push Greek Distribution Grid Investment Plan to EUR 4.8 Billion
In recent years, Greece has been experiencing extreme weather events, such as wildfires and floods, which have threatened its electricity distribution network.
Due to this new reality, caused by climate change, the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Operator (HEDNO or DEDDIE) has increased its five-year development plan for 2026-2030 to EUR 4.79 billion, around 60% up compared to EUR 3 billion allocated for 2024-2028.
Flanders reaches 81% digital meter adoption among solar homes
Belgium's grid operator Fluvius has reported that around 81% of Flanders' residential PV system owners have now installed a digital meter.
“The last customers with solar panels who still have an analog electricity meter will receive a personal invitation to schedule an appointment for the smart meter installation,” Fluvius said in a statement, noting that around 88,000 are still on time to apply for the subsidies that the Belgian authorities are awarding for buying and deploying the meters in its Flemish-speaking macro-region.
Investments in smart grid technology keep lights on for DTE customers, preventing more than 16,000 outages so far this year
DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) today announced a milestone in its work to improve electric reliability for customers. So far this year, DTE’s smart grid devices have prevented more than 16,000 outages throughout DTE’s electric service territory.
Accelerating the deployment of these smart devices is a critical component of DTE’s five-year, $10 billion plan to build the electric grid of the future and deliver on its commitment to reduce power outages by 30% and cut outage time in half by the end of 2029.
Turning to the sun: Solar rise in Central Europe
This report examines electricity generation trends in Central European countries (Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia) from 2019 to 2024, with insights from 2025. The first section shows that solar generation in the region grew faster than the EU average, while coal power declined, though progress varied between countries.
The second section analyses the uptake of battery storage and other flexibility technologies until today, presenting successful examples from the region.
Views of Saurav Kumar Shah: “Smart meters are beginning to yield measurable operational gains”
With a nationwide target of 250 million meters, RDSS is aimed at enabling loss reduction, improving billing efficiency and ushering in a data-driven power ecosystem. So far, 115 million meters have been awarded, and over 30 million have been installed. The daily installation rate has witnessed a substantial increase, from 25,000 meters per day in January 2023 to over 0.12 million and is expected to touch 0.15 million shortly.
This deployment is being carried out under the design, build, finance, operate, transfer model, supported by performance-linked contracts with advanced metering infrastructure service providers (AMISPs) for durations extending up to 10 years. Key commercial mechanisms, including the waterfall payment system and direct debit, have been embedded into the model. Further, under the total expenditure framework, both capital and operational responsibilities are allocated to the AMISP, ensuring full lifecycle accountability. However, discoms are expected to ramp up their internal technical and administrative capacities to take over the systems post-contract.
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SMART CITY EXPO WORLD CONGRESS, Barcelona, Spain, 04-06 November 2025
The 10th Annual Global Congress of Knowledge Economy (GCKE-2025), Osaka, Japan, 11-13 November 2025
Energy Evolution Conference 2026, Dubai, UAE, 10-11 February 2026
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Aug2025
MEMBER NEWS
Energa Operator chose Apator's offer for the supply of smart meters
Apator's offer was selected as the most advantageous in Lot No. 1 in the tender announced by Energa - Operator for the successive deliveries of remote reading meters with substitute communication modems.
The total value of this offer is PLN 127 million, including the value of the basic order of PLN 123.5 million.
Cheaper electricity for your home thanks to a tailored tariff. TAURON launches an energy advisor.
Households that use energy at its cheapest tariff can save up to 20 percent on electricity. TAURON has provided customers with an electronic energy advisor that helps determine the most advantageous tariff for their household. Energy experts emphasize that changing daily habits can result in real savings on electricity bills.
- A well-tailored tariff to a household's electricity usage translates into real savings on electricity bills. That's why we're developing our customer offerings to help them pay less for energy and use it more consciously. Households can now guarantee themselves a fixed electricity price with single- and multi-zone tariffs, or take advantage of dynamic market energy prices," says Mariusz Purat, CEO of TAURON Sprzedaż.
Vattenfall and Stadtwerke Bochum launch into the digital energy future with Prosumer App
Heat pumps, PV systems, battery storage, and wall boxes – all complemented by dynamic tariffs for household electricity, heating, and electric cars: Those who want to drive the energy transition at home need more than just new appliances and electricity tariffs. The intelligent interplay of all energy flows will be key in the future.
For this purpose, Stadtwerke Bochum will be relying on Vattenfall's new energy management app – the so-called Prosumer App. It allows end customers to actively control and optimize electricity generation, storage, and consumption in their homes.
Flexibility as the key to the energy transition – why companies can no longer ignore it
The energy system is undergoing the most significant transformation in its history. The share of renewable energy is steadily increasing, the phase-out of coal is progressing, and the electrification of transport and heating is gaining momentum.
What is often overlooked in this context is that, in order to keep the system stable, we need something that previously played a minor role – flexibility.
Alliander invested €968 million in the expansion and better utilisation of the energy grid
Smarter energy use is crucial in keeping the network reliable and affordable. Over the first six months of 2025, network company Alliander invested €968 million, mainly in upgrading, expanding, and maintaining its gas and electricity networks. This was 21% more than in the same period last year. But significant growth is not enough in itself: more is still needed.
Smarter use of energy prevent peak loads on the power grid is crucial, not just for businesses but also for homes. If we use the power grid more efficiently and smarter, energy will continue to be accessible and affordable for all, both today and in the future.
MARKET NEWS
Strategic Roadmap for digitalisation and AI in the energy sector – consultations opened
The Commission has launched an open public consultation and a call for evidence on the upcoming Strategic Roadmap for digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) in the energy sector. Both exercises are important elements that will feed into the preparation of this roadmap, due for publication in the first quarter of 2026.
With the Commission having previously stressed that the green and digital transitions should support each other, the aim of the strategic roadmap is to accelerate the rollout of digital solutions (including European AI solutions) in important areas for the decarbonisation process, such as electricity grid optimisation, energy efficiency in buildings and industry and demand-side flexibility.
Why smart meter data security is a priority
Smart meters are no longer passive data collectors; they are intelligent IoT nodes at the grid edge, central to the energy sector’s digital transformation. These devices collect, store, and transmit granular energy data to enable demand response, predictive maintenance, and decarbonisation efforts.
However, as utilities embrace digitalisation, the focus often remains on securing communications, while the local embedded storage within smart meters is frequently overlooked. This under-secured component can become a critical vulnerability with wide-reaching operational, financial, and regulatory consequences if compromised.
Almost 28 thousand meters began to independently transmit electricity readings this year
In the first seven months of 2025, DTEK Kyiv Electric Grids installed almost 28 thousand “smart” meters. All of them are part of the automated commercial electricity metering system (ACSM). Thanks to it, “smart” meters themselves transmit readings of consumed kilowatt-hours without intervention by the residents of the premises.
DTEK Kyiv Electric Grids is developing ASKOE in Kyiv as part of the investment program, which is approved annually by the state regulator NEURC. In an apartment building, ASKOE is installed for all residents at the same time. For residents, the implementation of this system provides for the free replacement of the old meter with a new "smart" one.
OPPD to install 400,000 smart meters and rollout new interactive map
OPPD is rolling out two new services for its customers: smart meters and a new interactive outage map.
In early September, OPPD will begin installing the first of 400,000 new smart meters in homes and businesses across Omaha. The meters will be able to report outages to OPPD as soon as they happen, potentially before you even notice.
ACER-CEER guidance on Electricity Distribution Planning
Europe’s clean energy shift is accelerating, and distribution networks must become more modern, flexible and resilient to keep pace. To support this, the European Commission’s Action Plan for Grids tasked CEER and ACER with providing guidance on electricity distribution planning.
This guidance provides practical recommendations to help national distribution grid operators align with Europe’s decarbonisation goals and turn grid development into a driver of the clean energy transition.
Google inks demand response deal with Midwest US utility to support grid reliability
Hyperscaler Google has reached an agreement with Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) that could serve as a model for future demand response structures between utilities and large load customers.
I&M, an American Electric Power (AEP) company, recently filed a special, joint contract with Google that is designed to support I&M’s capacity needs through clean generation and the use of a demand response structure. The collaborative effort between I&M and Google was filed with the Indiana Utilities Regulatory Commission (IURC) on July 30. It outlines a custom demand response structure that aligns with Google’s operational abilities, which apparently are becoming more elastic thanks to the very processes going on inside its data centers.
Utilities: Don’t lose out on advanced metering infrastructure with a short-term vision
With grid-connected devices like smart thermostats, electric vehicles, battery storage, heat pumps and solar panels expected to nearly quadruple in the next few years, the electric grid will grow increasingly complex. That complexity presents both a risk and an opportunity. If utilities fail to properly manage these resources, they risk needing to make significant capital expenditures to expand the grid, driving electricity prices up.
However, there is an immense opportunity to make prudent investments that will allow utilities to intelligently tap into these resources and provide clean, low-cost power and other grid services. Next-generation advanced metering infrastructure, or AMI, can serve as the backbone of the modern decentralized grid, mitigating risk and taking advantage of opportunities — but only if we use it to its full potential.
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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
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ECOENERGY EXPO 2025, Kyiv, Ukraine, 14-16 October 2025 2025
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SMART CITY EXPO WORLD CONGRESS, Barcelona, Spain, 04-06 November 2025
Energy Evolution Conference 2026, Dubai, UAE, 10-11 February 2026
E-world energy & water 2026, Essen, Germany, 10-12 February 2026
EGYPES 2026, Cairo, Egypt, 30 March - 01 April 2026
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Jul2025
MEMBER NEWS
Eltel signs frame agreement for connection and metering services with E.ON
E.ON and Eltel have signed a new frame agreement for connection and metering services in five of E.ON's geographical areas. The maximum contract period is six years, including the possibility of an extension for three years.
The value of the initial three-year period is estimated to EUR 24.6 million.
Grid operators and energy suppliers jointly tackle full electricity grid in residential areas
Grid operators and energy suppliers are working with households to address congestion on the electricity grid in residential areas. This will ensure households can continue to rely on a reliable energy supply in the future.
Grid operators Liander, Stedin and Enexis are working together with Essent, Vattenfall and Eneco to achieve this.
Conlog and Plentify: Partnership to deliver smart solutions
Smart metering provider Conlog announced a strategic partnership with home energy management company Plentify centred on load demand management.
The landmark collaboration, announced at Enlit Africa on 20 May 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa, promises to accelerate the rollout of intelligent energy management systems to households across the continent.
Duke Energy thanks customers for help managing the power grid through hot temperatures
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – As summer’s first heat wave brought triple-digit temperatures to parts of North Carolina and South Carolina this week, Duke Energy thanks customers for conserving energy during periods of peak demand.
“We appreciate our customers’ support this week to reduce their electricity use during the hottest parts of the day,” said Ben Harrison, Duke Energy vice president of grid operations – planning and operations. “We understand it can be inconvenient, but those actions made a significant difference for all. I am also grateful for our crews and grid and plant operators that managed through this event.”
Cheapest electricity price in more than a year: Two hours in particular were record low in June
For Danes who time their electricity consumption according to electricity prices, June has been a real treat. Between 1 pm and 3 pm, the average price for electricity itself has been as low as just 0.01 kr/kWh across the two price zones. This is the first time ever that the average electricity price has been so low over an entire month.
- It is very surprising that we see such low prices as those we have seen in the middle of the day here in June. The explanation is that we are fortunately getting more and more renewable energy in our energy system, and this means that the weather is becoming more important for the price of electricity. In June we have seen many hours of sunshine and quite a bit of wind, and it simply knocks the bottom out of the electricity prices, says Mads Brøgger, director of Norlys' energy business.
Industrial-scale solar parks are accelerating Finland's energy transition – several significant solar parks are under construction
Finland is building a large number of industrial-scale solar parks that support climate goals and a clean transition. Over 320 megawatts of solar power production capacity has already been connected to the Caruna grid, which corresponds to a significant part of the country's entire solar power capacity.
One of the most significant industrial-scale projects is the 123-hectare solar park planned for Eurajoki, with a capacity of 100 megawatts peak (MWp). The park is estimated to produce electricity equivalent to the annual consumption of approximately 20,000 households. Construction work has started in late 2024 and the park will be operational in summer 2026.
MARKET NEWS
Discover the fifth 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.
Today, we are glad to announce the publication of the fifth Radar edition, updating the factsheets for four technologies: 5G, MVDC and LVDC Networks, Robotics, and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G). The factsheets now also highlight the most promising use cases and implementation projects for the DSO industry.
Smart electricity meter penetration rate in North America reached 82 percent in 2024
A new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight reveals that the penetration of smart electricity meters in North America reached over 82 percent in 2024. Overall, the installed base of smart electricity meters will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 2.9 percent during 2024–2030, reaching a total of 180.9 million units by the end of the forecast period.
Over the next six years, the penetration of smart meters in the US will increase to 91 percent while in the more advanced Canadian market, it will reach 97 percent.
The Challenge of Balancing Electricity Generation and Customer Load
Ever since Edison’s Pearl Street station came online, it’s been challenging to match the amount of electricity being generation with the customer’s fluctuating load. It’s a delicate balance requiring constant monitoring and adjustment. Too much generation means wasted electricity and lost money.
Not enough electricity and the system becomes unstable. It’s a condition that needs a dynamic solution, but it’s only becoming more challenging as we transition to clean energy. Also, extreme weather events aren’t helping, they’re severely impacting it.
DEWA accelerates AI adoption in energy distribution as part of smart grid push
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is ramping up its integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across its operations, particularly within energy distribution, as part of a wider digital transformation strategy. The initiative is designed to boost operational efficiency, reliability, and service quality.
At the core of this transformation is DEWA’s smart grid, backed by Dhs7bn in investments through to 2035. The advanced infrastructure is key to ensuring uninterrupted, integrated energy and water services throughout Dubai.
Energy data interoperability repository launched in Europe
ENTSO-E and DSO Entity have launched the Joint Working Group (JWG) data interoperability repository to support energy data access across Europe.
The new repository, foreseen in the European Commission’s Implementing Regulation (2023/1162) on ‘interoperability requirements and non-discriminatory and transparent procedures for access to metering and consumption data’, is a digital platform aimed to provide a central access point for stakeholders to explore how member states are implementing the EU reference model for data access, as well as to access key resources and updates developed by the JWG.
Supporting NIS2 implementation through actionable guidance
The NIS2 Directive sets out requirements for cybersecurity risk management measures in 18 critical sectors, such as digital infrastructures, energy, transport or health, which have to be transposed into national law.
For the NIS2 Digital Infrastructure and the ICT service management sectors these cybersecurity requirements are further elaborated at EU level, by the Commission Implementing regulation 2024/2690 of 17 October 2024. ENISA now publishes a technical guidance to support companies in these sectors with the implementation of this regulation.
What can we learn from the top performers and fastest risers in the global energy transition?
Momentum for the energy transition has recorded its strongest improvement since 2021, which marked the beginning of the energy crisis.
The 2025 Energy Transition Index (ETI) recorded a 1.1% year-on-year increase in global scores – over twice the average pace of the past three years. The ETI framework evaluates 118 countries across three system performance dimensions—security, equity, and sustainability—and five enabling dimensions that reflect transition readiness.
UPCOMING OSPG PARTNER EVENTS
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, 01 - 02 October 2025
ECOENERGY EXPO 2025, Kyiv, Ukraine, 14-16 October 2025 2025
ADIPEC 2025, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 03 - 06 November 2025
SMART CITY EXPO WORLD CONGRESS, Barcelona, Spain, 04-06 November 2025
Energy Evolution Conference 2026, Dubai, UAE, 10-11 February 2026
EGYPES 2026, Cairo, Egypt, 30 March - 01 April 2026
Jun2025
MEMBER NEWS
Neighbourhood budget in new Arnhem district must solve grid congestion in a smart way
In the Rijnpark development area, the largest urban area development in Arnhem, a pilot for ‘the Neighbourhood Budget’ is starting. Rijnpark will be the first pilot area in the Netherlands where there is room for flexible construction and development within a fixed energy budget.
A new step in tackling grid congestion. The municipality of Arnhem and network company Alliander will sign a letter of intent for this collaboration on 18 June during the PROVADA real estate fair.
Citizen survey: Security of supply is considered important – there are still shortcomings in preparedness, especially among young people and in Southern Finland
The Caruna citizen survey examined the views of Finns on security of supply, household preparedness and safeguarding various societal functions in crisis situations.
The importance of security of supply is particularly emphasized among those over 35 – an average of 89 percent of them somewhat or completely agree that security of supply is an essential part of national security
First power sent out from new solar park at Kolind: "cPPA agreements have played an important role"
The solar park at Kolind in Syddjurs has recently reached two important milestones. The first kilowatt hour was sent to the electricity grid, and on June 1, the first Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (cPPA agreements) came into effect.
The three companies Rolltech, Molslinjen and Stark have entered into cPPA agreements with Mind Energy in connection with the project – and they are now among the first to purchase electricity from the solar park.
"A huge change in a couple of years" - short-term and a multitude of options are now trending in electricity contracts
The hourly price of electricity is largely a Finnish phenomenon. “For example, in Sweden, the price of a popular exchange-traded electricity contract is determined based on the average hourly prices for the month. The price per kilowatt-hour for each hour of the month is therefore the same,” explains Vattenfall’s Business Director Taija Sjöblom.
In Finland, on the other hand, an exchange-traded contract with an hourly price has a maximum of 744 different prices per month, and almost 3,000 when the transition to quarter-hour pricing is made in the autumn.
Fleet of "electric" vehicles under the care of TAURON. The group enters the EV market with a new service
TAURON is consistently developing electromobility. One of the largest energy groups in Poland has introduced a new service for companies that use electric vehicles. The eTAURON Flota tool is intended to facilitate control over charging costs, energy consumption and car use, while supporting sustainable development goals.
According to data from the Polish Automotive Industry Association, as many as 20,000 new electric cars could appear on Polish roads by the end of the year. They are increasingly finding their way into company fleets, as entrepreneurs see the benefits of owning zero-emission vehicles – both in terms of costs and environmental benefits.
Oracle AI Transforms Meter Data Management
AUSTIN, Texas, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- New AI-powered anomaly detection and in-memory processing capabilities in the Oracle Utilities Customer Platform are helping deliver fast, accurate meter data management (MDM) and streamlining utility operations. These enhancements simplify work for employees and improve performance across the platform, which powers metering, operations and billing, sales and account management, customer service, and customer engagement in a single solution.
For example, AI-enabled anomaly detection significantly reduces billing exceptions—minimizing manual work, truck rolls, and unnecessary operational costs. These new capabilities are available at no additional cost to customers.
Duke Energy offers tips to save energy and money as temperatures rise in the Carolinas
With weather forecasters predicting high temperatures across the Carolinas this weekend and next week, Duke Energy has tips to help you take control of your energy use while keeping you and your family cool.
Tips to save energy and money
Giza Systems reinforces regional leadership with strategic investments and expansion plans
Cairo – Giza Systems, a subsidiary of solutions by stc and a leading digital transformation enabler and systems integrator in the MEA, continues to strengthen its position as a prominent regional powerhouse in the technology field. The company is officially unveiling its new strategy following the appointment of Ahmad Elharany, Giza Systems Group CEO.
This announcement was made during a roundtable held by the company at its headquarters in New Cairo, in the attendance of several senior specialized journalists.
MARKET NEWS
Global energy investment set to rise to $3.3 trillion in 2025 amid economic uncertainty and energy security concerns
China cements its position as the world’s single largest investor in energy, while solar PV is attracting more capital than any other technology, new IEA report shows
Global energy investment is set to increase in 2025 to a record $3.3 trillion despite headwinds from elevated geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, a new IEA report says, with clean energy technologies attracting twice as much capital as fossil fuels.
Italy provides €14 million to expand social and energy support in the Republic of Moldova
The Government of Italy, through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is providing an additional €14 million to strengthen social protection systems and enhance energy resilience in the Republic of Moldova.
With a focus on digitalization, inclusion, and sustainability, the support targets five key areas: enhancing the efficiency and resilience of the social protection system, including the renovation of specialized public infrastructure; continuing support for the “Ajutor la contor” energy compensation during the cold season programme; expanding smart metering to reach 100,000 meters; promoting renewable energy; and strengthening the cybersecurity of the energy sector.
1.13mln electricity smart metres installed across Oman
MUSCAT: The rollout of smart electricity meters across the Sultanate of Oman crossed the 75 per cent mark at the end of last year, with the project on track to achieving 100 per cent coverage before the end of this year, according to the Nama Electricity Distribution Company (NEDC).
Both NEDC, with a mandate covering all the governorates of Oman (with the exception of Dhofar) and Nama Dhofar Services (which is responsible for Dhofar Governorate), successfully installed 1.130 million smart meters across their respective jurisdictions as of December 31, 2024. The initiative, first launched in 2021 as part of the National Meter Reading Project, is key to the government’s goal of driving the digital transformation of energy management.
Enea secures PLN 9.13 billion to modernise grid
Enea Group has signed a PLN 9.13 billion loan agreement with Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego to modernise its electricity distribution network. Funded under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, the project focuses on deploying cutting-edge grid technologies.
The financing will be provided by Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK) as part of investments under G3.1.4 of the Energy Support Fund, Component G, RePowerEU, and will be used to connect both consumers and energy sources to the grid and to expand and modernise the distribution network to meet future-ready smart grid standards. It will also support investment in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions to further enhance grid operations.
When the Grid Goes Down, So Does Everything Else
A functioning energy grid is the backbone to everything we rely on today but delivering safe and reliable power 24/7/365 is a massive undertaking, one made only more challenging by the rise in cyberattacks on the energy and utilities sector. Recent research from Trustwave SpiderLabs found that cyber threats against the sector have surged by 80% year-over-year, costing organizations nearly half a million dollars more per breach than the cross-industry average of $4.8 million.
The threat of widespread shutdowns is no longer a question of if, but when.
Slovenia’s EUR 150 million smart grid leap
The five electricity distribution firms in Slovenia will invest more than EUR 150 million by the end of March 2026 in upgrading the network and the addition of smart grid components.
Elektro Primorska, Elektro Ljubljana, Elektro Gorenjska, Elektro Celje, and Elektro Maribor will build 1,300 kilometers of low-voltage grid and 838 transformer stations with smart grid elements, Naš Stik reported.
Iberia blackout caused by ‘overvoltage’ and ‘chain reaction’ says Spain
The Spanish government has released a report on the causes of the April 28 Iberia blackout, saying the event was caused by a ‘multifactoral origin’ that caused a chain reaction of overvoltage disconnections, mitigated by miscalculations from Spain’s system operator, Redeia.
The report, presented by Spain’s vice president and minister for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, Sara Aagesen, comes nearly two months after the blackout, which hit Spain, Portugal and parts of France.
UPCOMING OSPG PARTNER EVENTS
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, 01 - 02 October 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
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.
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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
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Japan Energy Summit & Exhibition 2025, Tokyo, Japan, 18-20 June 2025
2025 Solar PV & Energy Storage World Expo, Guangzhou, China, 8-10 August, 2025
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Mar2025
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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.
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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
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Feb2025
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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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Africa Energy Indaba 2025, Cape Town, South Africa, 4 - 6 March 2025
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Energy Evolution Expo & Conference 2025, Madrid, Spain, 13-15 March 2025
Future of Utilities Energy Transition Summit 2025, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 19 - 20 March 2025
DISTRIBUTECH 2025, Dallas, USA, 24 - 27 March 2025
Large Scale Solar EU 2025, Lisbon, Portugal, 25-26 March 2025
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
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