The role of energy networks in smart local energy systems

Euan Morris, Rebecca Ford, Hywel Lloyd

July 2023

This document provides insights from the Prospering from the Energy Revolution (PfER) programme1 on the role of
the DNO/DSO in the development of SLES, what the benefits are, and identifies some of the changes that could be
made both by DNOs themselves and within the wider electricity system to better facilitate these. Finally, a selection
of useful tools created during the EnergyREV programme for those involved in SLES are described.