Pathways for the development of future intelligent distribution grids

The next decade will bring several technical and organisational challenges to the electrical distribution grids, which are becoming an important pillar of energy transition. Distribution system operators play a crucial role thus need find innovative solutions that prepare them for these changes. Acknowledging large differences between European this paper presents pathways developed within scope UNITED-GRID project, in close cooperation with grids Netherlands, France Sweden. Investment decision tools based on future scenarios future-readiness assessment form first step steer towards necessary digital innovations increase observability controllability grid. Secondly, new types business models introduced can be integrated into operators’ portfolios. Thirdly, workshop methodology is proposed define internal requirements make more agile face fast impacts Case studies from demonstration sites three countries used as examples paper. • In decade, at core Innovative needed grids. presented support their role. also adopt models. They enabler transition, by adopting competences.