distribution system operators

This research paper proposes a working definition and a methodology to measure the activity of distribution system operators (DSOs) in the electricity and natural gas sectors regarding their role in facilitating decarbonization, using UK DSOs as a case study.

• The paper addresses the lack of a working definition for the 'active DSO' and proposes both a definition and a methodology to measure how active a DSO is in facilitating decarbonization. This framework evaluates dimensions including innovation, distributed energy resources integration, and flexibility.
• The transition to net zero is changing the role of the distribution system operator, necessitating additional roles to support business models and technologies that contribute to decarbonization.
• The proposed methodology is applied to a case study involving natural gas and electricity DSOs located in the UK to analyze associated challenges.

APA

Stockholm Environment Institute (2024). distribution system operators. https://www.sei.org/publications/distribution-system-operators/

Chicago

Stockholm Environment Institute. distribution system operators. 2024. https://www.sei.org/publications/distribution-system-operators/.

Wikipedia

{{cite report |author=Stockholm Environment Institute |title=distribution system operators |date=30 September 2024 |url=https://www.sei.org/publications/distribution-system-operators/ |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@techreport{stockholmenvironmentinstitute2024distribution, author = {{Stockholm Environment Institute}}, title = {{distribution system operators}}, institution = {Stockholm Environment Institute}, year = {2024}, month = sep, url = {https://www.sei.org/publications/distribution-system-operators/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }