Distribution System Operators

1. DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
OPERATORS (DSO)
Done by: Osamah Al-Ghammari, Pramod Guruvareddy.

2. DEFINITION
• legal person responsible for operating, ensuring the maintenance and developing the
distribution system in a given area.
• One of the main characteristics of the DSO is that it shall be independent at least in
terms of its legal form

3. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• DSOs are key players for enabling a successful energy transition while providing
high quality services to all customers. E.g. the distribution system stability, power
quality, tech efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Evolve to adapt energy markets changes. E.g. implementing smart meters to
understand real time energy requirements and develop trends for energy
production.
• Should adequately support their customers. E.g. should address customers needs
and choices in terms of connection quality, security and continuity of power supply.

4. RELATION BETWEEN DIFFERENT SYSTEM
OPERATORS
CAM: control area manager
CSA: clearing and settlement agent.
BRP: Balance responsible party

5. DOS IN AUSTRIA
• The electricity market operates within a framework that consists of
the relevant legislation at EU.
• 19 different energy distributors:
• WELS STROM GMBH.
• STADTWERKE JUDENBURG AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
• KELAG-KÄRNTNER ELEKTRIZITÄTS-AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
• STADTWERKE KUFSTEIN GESELLSCHAFT M.B.H.
• STADTWERKE KLAGENFURT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
• STADTWERKE KAPFENBERG GMBH
Source: http://energy.europages.co.uk/companies/Austria/Electricity%20-%20distribution.html