Open Networks Project

DNOs publish data on connected assets over 1 MW

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.

ENA to publish DSO implementation plan summer 2020

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).

Energy networks elaborate on transformation plans

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".

Connection options highlighted in ENA consultation

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.

Findings of ENA’s Future Worlds consultation revealed

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.

ENA seeking views on ‘internet of energy’ blueprint

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'.

Open Networks Project phase 3 consultation launched

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.

ENA launches best-practice guides for flexibility services

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.

Consultation launched on ‘Future Worlds’ for smart grid

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.

Open Networks Project picks up the pace

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.

ENA invites feedback on Open Networks Project

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.