1. The Role of DSOs in Smart Grid environment
Energy Market Authority (EMV) supervises and monitors the activities of the electricity and natural gas markets and enhances the realization of climate goals
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2. CEER and Smart Grids
CEER co-operates with the Commission and other stakeholders on smart grids
The EQS TF is preparing a smart grids status review paper this summer
Scope of the paper is an analysis of the current status of smart grids regulation across Europe
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3. Smart Meters in Finland
DSO’s role as market facilitator
DSO investments on Smart Meters
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4. Finnish Regulation Model: Smart Grids
Investment incentive:
Replacement value updated annually
RAB – Smart Meter standard price
Depreciation
Innovation incentives:
Research and Development Costs treated as pass through costs
Operative costs: 5 euros per site on active smart meters
Roadmap 2020:
Smart grids are in key role in achieving trends towards 2020
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5. Conclusion: Smart Grids and Regulation – EU coordination needed
DSOs are gatekeepers for market participation of active consumers and producers
DSO as a manager of ICT infrastructure on data gateways
Smart Grids need explicit incentives
Risk of non-coordinated investments
Risk of underexploited information of smart meters
Costs and benefits for smart grids are not equally distributed
Veli-Pekka Saajo – Finland – RT 6a