Waiting for the report 2021
Eurelectric DSO facts and figures 2020. a reminder of Report 2020
https://cdn.eurelectric.org/media/5089/dso-facts-and-figures-11122020-compressed-2020-030-0721-01-e-h-6BF237D8.pdf

DSOs are:
1. System operators – DSOs secure a reliable flow of electricity through their
network to their customers. They constantly develop and maintain their networks
to ensure that the networks operate efficiently and with high level of system
security, reliability and efficiency in its areas with due regards for the environment
and energy efficiency.
2. Information providers – For the needs of distribution system users for efficient
access to, including use of the system.
3. Neutral market facilitators – DSOs are also required to provide non-discriminatory
access to their networks for other system users, like power generators or service
providers. They will increasingly move beyond their traditional role of “building
and connecting” towards “connecting and managing”. In many countries, DSOs
also own and manage metering infrastructure, organise supplier switching or as an
information hub by storing and providing metering data.