Organic Growth: Toward a Holistic Approach to European Research and Innovation

Author

Thong Vu Van ; Norton, Mark ; Ivanov, Chavdar ; Delimar, Marko ; Hatziargyriou, Nikos ; Stromsather, Jon ; Iliceto, Antonio ; Llanos, Carlos ; Panciatici, P.

Author_Institution

ENTSO-E, Brussels, Belgium

Volume

13

Issue

1

fYear

2015

fDate

Jan.-Feb. 2015

Firstpage

30

Lastpage

37

Abstract

This article summarizes the efforts of European network operators to adopt a holistic approach to their research and innovation (R&I) activities. Transmission system operators (TSOs) in Europe represented by ENTSO-E and distribution system operators (DSOs) represented by EDSO-SG, as well as organizations such as European Technology Platform Smart Grids (ETP SmartGrids), regularly publish and update road maps, implementation plans, and strategic research agendas. These documents are closely related to each other, aiming at ensuring a coordinated approach to grids and the integration of new technologies. As a package, all of this activity is tailored to addressing the challenges network operators face in meeting many overarching energy policy goals at the pan-European level.

Keywords

distribution networks; innovation management; smart power grids; transmission networks; EDSO-SG; ENTSO-E; ETP SmartGrids; European Technology Platform Smart Grids; European network operators; European research and innovation; distribution system operators; organic growth; research and innovation activities; transmission system operators; Asset management; Density estimation robust algorithm; Electricity; Europe; Planning; Roads; Technological innovation;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Power and Energy Magazine, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1540-7977

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/MPE.2014.2363525

Filename

7001723