We're not just managing poles and wires anymore.
We're managing flexibility.
Australia's energy transition is gathering pace - and customers are at its heart.
The distribution system needs to evolve to keep up. At SA Power Networks, we're leading the way by becoming a Distribution System Operator (DSO). This means we're not just managing poles and wires anymore. We're managing a dynamic system.
We're actively taking part in the optimisation of how energy flows around the system and utilising existing assets before we need to build more. This is all done in real time, and all to ensure the network stays reliable, stable, and efficient for the benefit of our customers.
Our DSO journey in 3 steps
DSO 1
Flexible Connections to set the guard rails.
DSO 2
Flexible Services to make the guard rails wider.
DSO 3
System Integration to leverage flexibility for the NEM.
Why be a DSO?
Our goal is simple – we want to realise the lowest cost version of the energy transition.
Leading the energy evolution
The DSO transition is not theoretical in South Australia. It is already underway.
SA Power Networks is demonstrating how active distribution system operation can deliver a cleaner, cheaper and more resilient energy future — and providing a blueprint for the rest of the market.
Click on any of the projects below to learn about projects and trials currently happening: