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How to transform heterogeneous electrical data into operable distribution grid models

Ariadna presents at CIRED 2026 how data governance makes it possible to build more observable, reliable and operable distribution grid models.

Flexibility and data quality: the importance of inventory and topology

Talking about grid flexibility also means talking about data quality. Without a reliable inventory and a well-defined topology, it becomes much harder to identify constraints, interpret grid behaviour and act with confidence.

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