Market Enablers

European Distribution System Operators (E.DSO) promotes and enables customers empowerment and the increase in the use of clean energy sources through electrification, the development of smart and digital grid technologies in real-life situations, new market designs and regulation. E.DSO gathers 36 leading electricity distribution system operators (DSOs), including 2 national associations, cooperating to ensure the reliability of Europe’s electricity supply for consumers and enabling their active participation in our energy system. How? By shaping smarter grids for your future.

The Working Group on Business Models aims at: Defining common language and frameworks around business model description and valuation, Identifying and evaluating existing and new or innovative business models from the project demonstrations or use cases, The development of a simulation tool allowing for the comparison of the profitability of different business models applicable to smart grids and energy storage solutions is being developed and tested by the Working Group members

Work Group 4 addresses the use and impact of the Information and Communication Technologies as a pervasive tool along the entire value chain of the power generation, transportation and use. The communication layer is one of the pillars of the smart energy system, enabling system observability, monitoring, control and protection, specifically enabling a radical change in the relation between the final user and the energy system. New digital tools (i.e. from smart meters to social networks) linked to the Internet of Things will aim to favour Customer participation in all stages of the development and expansion of the energy system thanks to the analysis of big data generated. The widespread use of digital technologies however needs to be accompanied by suitable measures for data and information protection from malicious intrusions and attacks (cybersecurity) and from uncontrolled use of customers data (data privacy

PPC is the leading South East European electric utility, with activities in electricity generation, distribution and sale of advanced energy products and services in Greece, Romania and North Macedonia. It is the largest power supplier in Greece and Romania, servicing 8.8 m customers in total, providing them with approximately 33TWh of energy. For more than 70 years, PPC has been at the forefront of Greece’s power industry and an integral part of the country’s process of electrification. PPC is publicly listed in the Athens Stock Exchange since 2001.

DAFNI – Network of Sustainable Greek Islands is a non-profit organization of island local and regional authorities. Founded in 2006, DAFNI aims to strengthen island local governance and help islands embark on a sustainable development paradigm, through the integrated management of natural resources and infrastructures, the uptake of sustainable tourism and the enhanced interdependence of the primary, secondary and tertiary sectors.

​​The Electricity Authority of Cyprus is an independent, Public Corporate ​​corporation established under the Electricity Development Law Cap.171 of 1952 in order to exercise and perform functions relating to the generation, transmission, distribution and supply of electric energy in Cyprus. The above definition is used in Cyprus for corporations which are independent and which were established in accordance with the relevant Law, in order to render services in the utility field. Such corporations are governed by Authorities, the members of which are appointed by the Council of Ministers. In case of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus, the government, through the Minister of Energy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism, is empowered to give directives to the Authority on matters appertaining to the general interest of the Republic.​

REN – Redes Energéticas Nacionais is the company responsible for ensuring the uninterrupted supply of electricity and natural gas in mainland Portugal. There are more than 700 people working every day to achieve this mission, carried out in a transparent, objective, and economically efficient way and with a strong commitment to sustainable development. REN acts in accordance with the energy goals of the European Union, helping the planet combat climate change, without forgetting the security and quality of energy supply, which is increasingly generated from renewable sources.

PIADENO's® innovative system manages electrical assets in virtual power plants and provides access to exclusive markets. From consumption optimization to peak load capping to participation in the trading market, PIADENO® gives you the chance to get more out of your investments. This not only benefits from cost and functional advantages, but also makes an effective contribution to improving our electricity grid. Simply leave the management to PIADENO®, enjoy the benefits and become part of the energy transition.

Fluvius is a network company. We work in all Flemish cities and municipalities, with around 5,400 colleagues. Fluvius builds and manages the public utility lines in the street that bring electricity, natural gas, sewerage and heat to our customers. We also ensure that customers are connected to those networks. For the smooth movement of energy and wastewater. Fluvius also manages the public lighting in the Flemish cities and municipalities. We renew the lamps and repair defects.

We are a modern and future-orientated energy supply company that reliably supplies around 3,500 customers in Bad Hindelang with electricity. Our activities focus on the ecological generation of electricity from renewable energies, secure grid operation, service-orientated electricity sales and the provision of comprehensive services to our customers and the market town of Bad Hindelang. We focus on innovative approaches and solutions.

HEDNO is the Distribution System Operator (DSO) of Greece. Through the Medium and Low Voltage networks, HEDNO delivers electricity to 7.6 million customers, while the Company manages the High Voltage networks in Attica and the Non-Interconnected islands. HEDNO is one of the largest Distribution Companies in the EU. The fundamental mission of HEDNO is to ensure the efficient operation, maintenance and development of the Greek distribution network and the management of the Non-Interconnected islands electricity systems and to provide non-discriminatory access to the Network, for all energy consumers, dispersed generators and electricity suppliers. The Company’s main services include: network development, network maintenance and operation, consumption metering, fault restoration, connection of all network users, including consumers and distributed RES (Renewable Energy Sources) and CHP (Combined Heat and Power) and the implementation of all necessary measures for mitigating environmental impacts.