Agenda 

14:00 - Welcome and introductions, Teodora Kaneva, Head of Infrastructure techUK

14:10 - Briefing and presentation of the proposal

  • Simon Evans, Programme Director, Virtual Energy System, ESO

14:30 - Q&A 

14:45 - Discussion and input 

15:15 - End 

Purpose of the Consultation:

The consultation introduces an initial governance model for the Data Sharing Infrastructure (DSI), previously known as the "digital spine."

It aims to establish a framework for the interim period from 2024 to 2028, during which an "Interim Data Sharing Infrastructure Coordinator" will oversee the development and implementation of the DSI. A more comprehensive governance model for the period beyond 2028 will be the subject of a future consultation.

The government awarded funding to Arup, Energy Systems Catapult and the University of Bath to deliver the study. The government's response to the study was published on 19 August and can be found here. 

Key Proposals:

  1. Interim Coordinator Role: Ofgem recommends the Electricity System Operator (ESO) to serve as the "Interim Data Sharing Infrastructure Coordinator" from 2024 to 2028. ESO will manage the coordination of data sharing within the energy sector, fostering collaboration between various stakeholders and ensuring data accessibility under appropriate legal frameworks.

  2. Pilot Projects and MVP: The consultation highlights ongoing pilot projects, such as the Outage Planning use case, and a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) being co-created by ESO and the National Digital Twin Programme. The MVP aims to demonstrate the feasibility and benefits of the DSI by 2025.

Future Use Cases: The consultation outlines several strategic use cases that could be delivered utilising DSI, subject to funding and strategic timeline and agreements:

  • Strategic Planning: By 2025, the DSI could support the creation of a Centralised Strategic Network Plan (CSNP), requiring extensive data collection from Transmission Operators (TOs) to enhance network planning.
  • Connections Reform: Post-2025, the DSI  could facilitate better visibility of network capacity and connection viability, aiding strategic investments and ensuring a more connection-ready network.
  • Smart Secure Energy Systems (SSES) and Automatic Asset Registration (AAR): These future use cases will further enhance the security, efficiency, and automation of energy systems.
  • Flexibility Digital Infrastructure: Potential to provide and support the transfer of flexibility market asset registration data between flexibility service providers and the ESO and DSO flexibility market operators.
  •  Automatic Asset Registration (AAR) and broader asset visibility: Potential to provide and support the transfer of registration data between smart energy devices and SSES market participants.

 

The deadline for submitting input is 20 September 2024. 

The full consultation document can be found here. 

This session will inform techUK's submission to Ofgem. 

 

Teodora Kaneva

Teodora Kaneva

Head of Smart Infrastructure and Systems, techUK

 

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