DSOs facilitating energy transition – The carbon handprint of flexibility

As Finland and Europe move toward cleaner energy systems, local electricity networks, managed by Distribution System Operators (DSOs), play a key role in making this transition successful. The project focuses on three main goals: Smarter Energy Planning: We will develop advanced tools to help DSOs plan their networks in a way that supports both local needs and national energy goals. Better Use of Local Energy: We aim to improve how buildings and industries use and share electricity, especially when they produce their own energy from PVs or other sources. Measuring Carbon Handprint: We will calculate how much these new solutions can reduce carbon emissions, helping to show their real-world benefits for the climate. The project is led by VTT and the University of Oulu, with support from international research partners and Finnish stakeholders from the power sector. It uses open-source tools and real data from Finnish cities to ensure the results are practical and widely applicable.