evolvDSO

About the Project

Methodologies and tools for new and evolving DSO roles for efficient DRES integration in distribution networks

With the growing relevance of distributed renewable energy sources (DRES) in the generation mix and the increasingly pro-active demand for electricity, power systems and their mode of operation need to evolve. The goal of the evolvDSO was to define future roles of distribution system operators (DSOs) and develop tools required for these new roles on the basis of scenarios which are driven by different DRES penetration levels, various degrees of technological progress, and differing customer acceptance patterns.

Acronym

evolvDSO

Responsible

Ricardo Jorge Bessa

Status

Closed

Starting Date

January 1, 2013

Ending Date

January 31, 2016

Effective End Date

January 31, 2016

Global Budget

€5,329,700.00

Funding

€379,925.00

Website

Datasheet

Members

Team Leaders

Ricardo Jorge Bessa

Centre Coordinator

Team Members

Jorge Correia Pereira

Senior Researcher

Dissemination

INESC TEC has a unique and differentiating management model, improved over its 35 years of history. Reflecting its unique position between academia and industry, the management at INESC TEC carefully balances, in a hybrid model, the academic culture of scientific freedom and dialogue with a culture of efficiency and responsibility in management.

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Associated Centres

Power and Energy Systems

The Centre for Power and Energy Systems (CPES) is a global reference in the large-scale integration of renewable-based electricity generation into the power system.We research and develop advanced solutions that enable the monitoring, control, optimisation, and forecasting of electricity production and consumption, as well as multi-energy systems. Our work supports the decarbonisation of the energy system, the electrification of society, and the large-scale integration of renewables, making power grids more flexible, intelligent, and resilient.Our research results include models, methodologies, hardware, and software (much of it open source) designed for various energy sector stakeholders, including citizens, communities, service providers, system operators, regulators, policy-makers, and governmental bodies.We operate a Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles Laboratory – the X-Energy Lab (link) – where we validate technological advancements in real-world conditions, ensuring that our solutions have a tangible impact on the energy sector.Thanks to our expertise, we hold a prominent role in both national and international projects supporting the energy transition, while also providing direct services to key players in the electricity sector.