Scottish and Southern Electrical energy Networks (SSEN) Distribution has grow to be the inaugural Distribution Community Operator (DNO) to unveil its good meter half-hourly consumption datasets, setting a precedent within the power sector.
The info, aggregated at a granular stage to make sure network-level visibility, presents insights for stakeholders whereas defending particular person client privateness.
With over 1.8 million good meters throughout SSEN’s north and south licence areas, producing over 170 million readings day by day, the initiative offers detailed insights into 84,000 Low Voltage street-level feeders and over 36,000 distribution substations.
This transfer follows Ofgem‘s resolution to permit DNOs to share consumption information and SSEN’s subsequent approval of its up to date Information Privateness Plan.
Paul Fitzgerald, Good Power Programs Supervisor at SSEN stated: “SSEN is delighted to be the primary DNO to unlock the complete consumption datasets at such a granular stage, and to make them accessible on our Open Information Portal for events to entry.
“Good meter information performs a key position in supporting an economical and environment friendly transition to internet zero.
“As we decarbonise warmth and transport and transfer in the direction of low carbon applied sciences, realizing present demand on the electrical energy community will assist establish new alternatives for low carbon applied sciences, flexibility and reinforcement.”
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