European portal to improve overview of electricity grid capacity

European organizations ENTSO-E and DSO Entity have launched a new digital portal, Capacitypedia, designed to improve the overview of electricity grid capacity across the continent. The portal serves as a central hub for publicly available information regarding the capacity of both transmission and distribution grids.

The launch of Capacitypedia was announced during the 12th Energy Infrastructure Forum held in Copenhagen. The new portal is intended to make it easier for users to navigate the data published by individual transmission and distribution system operators in Europe. Rather than creating a single, unified database for all of Europe, Capacitypedia directs users to national sources and the relevant operator websites.

A key feature of the portal is an overview map indicating which countries have readily available information on grid capacity. The data is organized by country and operator, allowing users to select their desired level of detail. This accessibility is particularly crucial for planning new electricity generation sources, integrating renewable energy, battery storage systems, and new consumption points.

ENTSO-E and DSO Entity described the launch of Capacitypedia as a further step in the collaboration between transmission and distribution system operators. The portal is expected to be continuously updated to provide users with the most current overview of available information.