Open Networks Project

Power
DNOs publish data on connected assets over 1 MW
The Energy Networks Association, which is running the Open Networks Project, has announced the completion of its project to publish System Wide Resource Registers, detailing connected generation over 1MW on the distribution networks.

Gas
ENA to publish DSO implementation plan summer 2020
The Energy Networks Association (ENA) has launched an eight week consultation on the draft 2020 Work Plan for the Open Networks Project, the cross-sector collaboration that is laying the groundwork for the network operators' transition to become Distribution System Operators (DSO).

Technology & Operations
Energy networks elaborate on transformation plans
The Energy Networks Association (ENA) has published its response to an open letter from the government and Ofgem, which praised its efforts to transform the energy system through the Open Networks project but called for more "tangible changes".

Customers
Connection options highlighted in ENA consultation
Standardising the way connection requests are handled across all network operators is something that is being considered as part of a consultation on application interactivity and connection queue management.

Technology & Operations
Findings of ENA’s Future Worlds consultation revealed
The Energy Networks Association (ENA) has revealed the findings of a consultation that explored five proposed models for the future operation of the electricity system.

Technology & Operations
ENA seeking views on ‘internet of energy’ blueprint
The Energy Networks Association (ENA) is seeking views on its proposed blueprint for the foundations of Britain's 'internet of energy'.

Gas
Open Networks Project phase 3 consultation launched
Phase 3 of the Energy Networks Association's Open Networks Project has gone out to public consultation.

Heat
ENA launches best-practice guides for flexibility services
The Energy Networks Association (ENA) has launched five best-practice guides designed to help distributed energy generators and local energy players with business planning and investment decisions.

Customers
Consultation launched on ‘Future Worlds’ for smart grid
The Energy Networks Association (ENA) is seeking views on five 'Future Worlds' which represent a major change from the way electricity networks operate today.

Gas
Open Networks Project picks up the pace
Randolph Brazier, head of innovation at the Energy Networks Association, updates readers on the progress of the Open Networks Project - a major pan-industry initiative to set out the changing roles and responsibilities of network companies.

Gas
ENA invites feedback on Open Networks Project
The Energy Networks Association (ENA) is inviting feedback on its Open Networks Project - a major pan-industry initiative to set out the changing roles and responsibilities of network companies.