European Planning Guidelines for Distribution Networks based on Automated Network Planning

During the transformation process of the energy supply system particularly the electricity networks need to be reinforced in the upcoming years. During network planning this can be achieved efficiently by considering innovative technologies and measures as well as by exchanging experiences at European level. This article presents developed methods and tools to derive European planning guidelines for distribution grids. In addition the first preliminary guidelines are introduced. They are based on the different challenges considered in the planning as well as the demonstrated operational capability of innovative technologies and measures. An increase of the feed-in by renewable energy resources as well as the consumption by electric vehicles is taken into account.