In a context of high penetration of distributed energy resources, the smartening and digitalization of distribution grids enables unlocking the potential of distributed flexibilities. However, new business models are necessary to make this a reality. This webinar will explore some of these new business models, with a focus on four main agents: DSOs, aggregators, end users, and data service providers. The challenges and opportunities for these stakeholders are discussed, with an emphasis on perspective of the DSO as neutral market facilitator and distribution system optimizer.

Smart grid initiatives have grown the complexity of planning activities, the related wide-range impacts require broad approaches for being properly accounted. This webinar will analyse current practices and use cases of the assessment approaches. The advantages of combining Cost-Benefit and Multi-Criteria analyses will be presented. A tutorial on the smartgrideval software developed as a part of ISGAN activities will be provided.