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"Customer interests are best protected by transition from the traditional distribution network operator (DNO) model to a prominent distributed system operator (DSO) role." Stewart Reid, The Application THE C ONVERSATION 06 EVs on a roll Smart charging technology will be essential if the existing electricity network infrastructure is to support the UK's growing fl eet of electric vehicles. 9 Are we at a tipping point? Global Smart Transformation's Duncan Botting looks at EV take-up 11 My Electric Avenue EA Technology's stress test project for SSEN. 16 Event Future Networks conference report. APRIL ISSUE 11/2017 THE FUTURE 28 It's all in the mind Artifi cial Intelligence promises to revolutionise all areas of business, including the management of energy grids. Paul Crompton looks at fi ve pioneering European AI projects. THE APPLICATION 18 DSO learning curve Network looks at fi ve early DSO projects being undertaken by distribution companies. 22 What it's all about Electricity North West presents an 11-point plan for the DSO role. 23 Model answers SSE's Stewart Reid looks at the part innovation has to play in pursuit of the DSO transformation. 24 Get proactive It isn't enough to fi x problems after they occur NETWORK / 4 / APRIL 2017 06 THE CONVERSATION: CHARGED UP Getting to grips with smart charging technologies.. 18 THE APPLICATION: PIPE DREAMS Network companies aren't waiting on the regulator when it comes to DSO activity. 26 THE FUTURE: MINDFULNESS Five pioneering AI projects involving network companies are put under the microscope.