Focus on regulatory requirements
The implementation of §14a EnWG presents distribution system operators with new technical and organizational challenges. The legal requirements for controlling controllable consumption devices increase the need for efficient, secure and interoperable IT structures. The new white paper “Section 14a EnWG in practice: Data management as a success factor” shows the key issues arising from this – and how grid operators can successfully manage the change.
Data management as the basis for successful implementation
One focus is on the importance of data management as a key success factor. Based on a comprehensive analysis of relevant data sources and IT infrastructures, it is shown how these can be linked together technically and organizationally in order to create a reliable information basis for control and decision-making processes. It also explains the requirements for data quality, interfaces and system architectures and how these can be met efficiently and securely.
Comparison of marketable software solutions
Another core aspect is the systematic comparison of software solutions available on the market. The systems are analyzed and evaluated in terms of scalability, interoperability and operational reliability. This provides distribution system operators with a sound basis for determining which solutions are suitable for different application scenarios and how they can be integrated into existing IT and process landscapes.
Recommendations for action in practice
The authors Viktoria Wermke and Ivo Hellinger derive specific recommendations for technical integration and strategic implementation from the analysis. They address the question of how distribution system operators can align data management, IT governance and process design in such a way that they can efficiently fulfill regulatory requirements and at the same time lay the foundation for modern, data-driven grid management.
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The white paper “Section 14a EnWG in practice: Data management as a success factor” provides distribution system operators with a practical basis for implementing the new requirements of Section 14a EnWG in technical, organizational and strategic terms. It shows how consistent data management not only supports legal compliance, but also sustainably strengthens transparency, efficiency and future viability.
