#45 The impact of the transmission network on distribution demand applications

In our latest podcast, the Connectologists® explore the future of electricity networks and the big changes shaping them. Our experts, Philip Bale, Kyle Murchie, and Pete Aston, unpack how distribution and transmission networks interact, starting with the basics of how demand forecasting has worked in the past and how it’s evolving.

The podcast investigates how DNOs have traditionally used the "Week 24" process to predict demand, while also managing challenges like regional differences and the impacts of events like COVID-19 on energy use.

Next, they dive into how new technologies—like large-scale battery storage, hydrogen electrolysers, and EV charging stations—are changing what electricity networks need. DNOs are now rethinking their approaches to connecting and balancing these demands.

Finally, it is discussed what it means to make energy access fairer. With a big reform set for 2025, there’s a push to better integrate transmission networks and support more equitable energy connections. Our discussion highlights the critical role of Connectologists® in bridging gaps and encouraging collaboration for a sustainable energy future.

Listen in to learn how these shifts could support a cleaner, more resilient world!

 

Recorded 22 October 2024

 

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