Conventional, transforming and future power systems are inherently complex. This section highlights some common misconceptions that can inhibit collaboration.
An assertion that the Systems Architecture of a Power System hosting high levels of Distributed Energy Resources (DER/CER) must either be entirely centralised or entirely
When considering technological systems, the term Architecture can be used in several different ways. This can reduce the accuracy of communication between stakeholders, particularly in
Polarised positions that assert the Orchestration of Distributed Energy Resources (DER/CER) must be largely or entirely achieved via technological control or economic incentives. For example,
It is unhelpful to present the reform of Tariffs/Rates and the emergence of digital Market Platforms as a binary choice, because: a) Practically, both Tariffs/Rates