ENTSO-E Response to European Commission on Digitalisation and AI

This document is a response from ENTSO-E to the European Commission regarding the strategic roadmap for digitalisation and artificial intelligence in the energy sector. It outlines the necessity for new infrastructure and monitoring tools to optimize system operations in real-time, particularly to accommodate renewable energy sources and distributed flexibility. The document emphasizes the importance of a Common European Data Space dedicated to electricity, which should facilitate trusted data access and interoperability among all stakeholders, including transmission and distribution system operators. It presents recommendations for establishing a federated digital twin architecture to enhance system operation and resilience, alongside a governance framework that ensures legal certainty and operational relevance. Additionally, it addresses the need for AI safety frameworks tailored to critical infrastructures, advocating for mechanisms that promote transparency and fairness in AI applications. The document calls for a strategic approach to digitalisation and AI, equating its importance to that of physical energy assets.