Galvani – SIORD

What is the Galvani project?

Distribution Network Operators (DSOs) in Spain have launched the Galvani project to develop the SIORD platform.

SIORD stands for Sistema de Información de los Operadores de Redes de Distribución (Distribution Network Operators Information System).
Its goal is to unify real-time information exchange between grid operators and grid-connected resources.

What is the SIORD platform?

The SIORD platform allows real-time information sharing between:

• DSO: Distribution Network Operators.
• TSO: Transmission System Operator.
• CC‑GD: Generation and Demand Control Centres.
• USR: Significant Grid Users (relevant distributed resources).

This exchange model improves the coordination of the electricity system and represents a key step forward in the digitalisation of the distribution network.

Regulatory framework

The Galvani project develops the national implementation of European Regulation 2017/1485, which establishes the foundations for real-time information exchange between operators and resources in the electricity system.

Project status and schedule

• The SIORD platform was scheduled to be operational in the first quarter of 2023.
• Generation and Demand Control Centres (CC‑GDs) can connect to the platform progressively.

What will SIORD enable in the future?

In later phases, SIORD will allow for:

• The implementation of new flexibility services on the distribution network.
• The development of new business models linked to the energy transition.
• Improved integration of distributed resources and renewable energies.

Related documentation

Links:

• Project motivation document
• Project launch webinar