Decision making that benefits consumers
Distribution System Operation (DSO) means that network operators managing the network at a local level with more control over local supply and demand, can help to bring more low carbon flexibility services onto the network, reduce the need for reinforcement leading to lower bills, and avoid disruption by increasing performance in local networks.
To realise this future smart grid, network companies, through the Open Networks project, launched the DSO Implementation Plan - of which more information is available on our separate DSO Roadmap page.
In preparation for DSO, we have been keeping a register of any possible conflicts of interest and unintended consequences. This register analyses the Open Networks project’s work programme and captures any risks that could arise and potentially compromise the energy system’s ability to operate at its best and most efficient. The link to the most recent version of this is below in the Latest project documents section.
Things we're doing this year
We are continuing to fulfil an overarching role to progress the development and implementation of Distribution System Operation and serve as a forum for discussion on DSO related outcomes. The project has identified two key areas for development, both of which will continue from 2021:
- Monitoring and updating the Distribution System Operation implementation plan
- Monitoring and updating the Conflict of Interest and Unintended Consequences register
More information on these areas and their progress can be found in the Resource library.
ON21-WS3-P1 DSO Implementation Plan Appendices - detailing DSO functions (31 Mar 2021)
Appendices detailing each of the eight Distribution System Operators (DSO) functions
Resource type: Reference File type: Zip file File size: 5.1 MB
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DSO implementation plan & risk register
ON22-WS3-P2 Conflicts of Interest and Unintended Consequences Register 2022 Q4 Update (07 Dec 2022)
2022 Q4 update to the risk register capturing the Conflicts of Interest and Unintended Consequences of the DSO transition.
Resource type: List File type: Zip file File size: 266.4 KB
ON21-WS3-P2 CoI and UC Heatmap review Q3 2021 (28 Oct 2021)
Summary of major changes to the CoI & UC register heatmap in Q3 2021.
Resource type: Presentation File type: PDF File size: 489.7 KB
ON21-WS3-P1 Consolidated Roadmap data Q3 2021 (29 Oct 2021)
Consolidate roadmap data for the Q3 2021 update to the Distribution System Operation Implementation Plan
Resource type: Reference File type: Zip file File size: 242.8 KB
ON21-WS3-P2 Conflicts of Interest and Unintended Consequences webinar slides (09 Aug 2021)
Slide deck from the Conflicts of Interest and Unintended Consequences webinar held in August 2021, as a refresher workshop for stakeholders and risk owners.
Resource type: Presentation File type: PDF File size: 876.2 KB
ON21-WS3-P2 Summary of Q2 2021 updates to COI and UC Register (30 Jul 2021)
Slides summarising the improvements made to the Conflicts of Interest and Unintended Consequences register in Q2 2021 in response to stakeholder feedback
Resource type: Reference File type: PDF File size: 349.5 KB
ON21-WS3-P1 DSO Roadmap and Implementation Plan Webinar Slide Pack (20 Apr 2021)
Slide deck from the DSO Roadmap webinar hosted by ENA and DNV, held 20/04/21
Resource type: Presentation File type: PDF File size: 1.7 MB
ON21-WS3-P1 DSO Implementation Webinar slides (26 Jan 2021)
Slides from the DSO Implementation webinar held in Jan 2021
Resource type: Presentation File type: PDF File size: 546.4 KB
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Future worlds
ON19-WS3-FW Final Future World results
Workstream 3 Impact Assessment on Future Distribution System Operators (DSO) Worlds
Resource type: Report File type: Zip file File size: 257.0 KB
ON19-WS3-FW Final Future World results - Sensitivity
Workstream 3 Impact Assessment on Future Distribution System Operators (DSO) Worlds Sensitivity
Resource type: Report File type: Zip file File size: 954.0 KB
ON19-WS3-FW DSO Transition - Integrated World Costs
Workstream 3 Impact Assessment on Future Distribution System Operators (DSO) Worlds Integrated
Resource type: Report File type: Zip file File size: 767.7 KB
ON18-WS3-FW Open Networks Models User Guide
User guide for Workstream 3 Open Networks models
Resource type: Guide or guidance File type: PDF File size: 3.2 MB
ON18-WS3-FW DSO Future Worlds - Least Regrets Tables
Workstream 3 Least Regrets Tables
Resource type: Reference File type: Zip file File size: 32.9 KB
ON18-WS3 ENA Future Worlds - options to facilitate energy decarbonisation, digitisation and decentralisation
Workstream 3 Developing change options to facilitate energy decarbonisation, digitisation and decentralisation
Resource type: Consultation File type: PDF File size: 2.7 MB
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Independent impact assessment
ON19-WS3 DSO Transition Future World Impact Assessment Consultation Responses
Consultation responses to Workstream 3 Future Worlds (2019)
Resource type: Consultation File type: Zip file File size: 9.0 MB
ON19-WS3 DSO Transition Future Worlds Impact Assessment Report
Comprehensive report on Baringa Future Worlds Impact Assessment
Resource type: Report File type: PDF File size: 2.4 MB
ON19-WS3 DSO Transition Future World Impact Assessment - Consultation Detailed Analysis
Workstream 3 Annex 1: Consultation Analysis Results
Resource type: Consultation File type: PDF File size: 652.3 KB
ON19-WS3 DSO Transition Future World Impact Assessment Consultation - ONP Response
Open Networks 2019 response to Workstream 3 Impact Assessment consultation
Resource type: Consultation File type: PDF File size: 1.0 MB
ON19-WS3 Consultation DSO Transition Future Worlds Impact Assessment
Consultation on Workstream 3 Future Worlds impact assessment
Resource type: Consultation File type: PDF File size: 633.7 KB
ON19-WS3 Impact Assessment on Future DSO Worlds (Costs)
Workstream 3 Impact Assessment on Future Distribution System Operators (DSO) Worlds
Resource type: Report File type: Zip file File size: 765.1 KB
ON19-WS3 Impact Assessment on Future DSO Worlds (Benefits)
Workstream 3 Impact Assessment on Future Distribution System Operators (DSO) Worlds Master
Resource type: Report File type: Zip file File size: 957.5 KB
ON19-WS3 DSO Transition - Future World Impact Assessment Report (independent assessment)
Report into Workstream 3 Future World Impact Assessment
Resource type: Report File type: PDF File size: 2.4 MB
ON19-WS3 Innovation Mapping to Identify Distribution System Operation Gaps
Closedown Report - Innovation Mapping to Identify Distribution System Operation Gaps
Resource type: Report File type: PDF File size: 3.9 MB
ON19-WS3-P5 Introductory Slides - Innovation Trials Mapping
Workstream 3 – Distribution System Operators (DSO) Transition Product 5 - Introductory Slides
Resource type: Reference File type: PDF File size: 2.6 MB
ON19-WS3-P5 DSO Transition Mapping - Innovation Trials Final Report
Workstream 3 – Distribution System Operators (DSO) Transition Mapping to Identify Distribution System Operation Gap Innovation Trials Final Report
Resource type: Report File type: PDF File size: 3.7 MB
ON18-WS3 DSO Transition Pathway - Least Regrets Analysis 2019 PID Input
Workstream 3 Least Regrets Presentation
Resource type: Report File type: PDF File size: 641.4 KB
ON18-WS3 Modelling DSO transition using the Smart Grid Architecture Model
Workstream 3 Modelling the Distribution System Operators (DSO) transition using the Smart Grid Architecture Model
Resource type: Report File type: PDF File size: 6.8 MB