Electricity security of supply – EDSO response to EC consultation
The European Distribution System Operators for Smart Grids (EDSO) welcomes the European Commission’s (EC) public consultation on security of electricity supply.
Security of supply is a pillar of the European energy policy and, since they exist, DSOs have been entrusted to preserve it. This task is achieved through constant monitoring of the networks, coordinated actions with transmission system operators (TSOs), and in last-resort, load-shedding (i.e., temporary disconnection of grid users).
This last resort action is rarely taken, but with a large number of small generation units connected to distribution networks, growing interest for demand-side response, heat pumps, and electric vehicles, the variability of power flows is increasing and requires additional coordination between all players in the electricity value chain to maintain security of supply.
In this context, EDSO has formulated four key policy recommendations which are further elaborated its response.
