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4 drivers for sustainable distribution grids

The energy transition is taking place primarily in the distribution grids for electricity, gas and heat. dena's new Distribution grid study II shows how financing, planning and digitalisation can be accelerated efficiently.

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Achieving climate neutrality in the distribution grid is a challenging task. That's why we need to make the right strategic decisions today. A reliable regulatory framework is essential to enable investments as well as to drive digitalisation and foster cooperation at all levels. This is exactly what our study is about.
Corinna Enders, CEO
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We are a large team of around 600 experts from more than 30 nations, holding a wide range of qualifications. Our shared objective is to build a climate-neutral society. To do this, we bring together partners from politics, business, the scientific community and all parts of society – with enthusiasm for one of the most exciting tasks of our time.

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    dena-Distribution grid study II | Executive Summary

    The study presents approaches to help distribution system operators manage the transformation of heat, gas and electricity grids in an economically viable way.

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Generating and distributing energy

Our energy system must be converted to renewable electricity, hydrogen and district heating in order to achieve the goal of climate neutrality by 2045.

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Driving digitalisation and innovation

The energy system of the future needs to be a digital one. Innovations are essential in this regard.

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Transforming the economy

A healthy economy and a successful energy tran-sition are mutually dependent. Together, they can secure prosperity and competitiveness.

dena focuses on key issues in the transformation to climate neutrality

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