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Getting that visibility , in turn , leads to the need for timely acquisition , analysis and access to data from across the system ; from smart meters at the point of connection to network sensors throughout the infrastructure , to visibility of system actors ’ planned actions to inform operational decision making .
The insights that can be gained from such visibility can inform more than just optimization of the operation of the physical system . These insights can enable the energy markets to be reformed and consumers to be rewarded for making available to the system the inherent flexibility of their smart , decarbonized generation , storage , and demand . The capability to control both demand and supply against system price signals can empower consumers to take control of their overall energy bills .
Market clarity
Research commissioned by CGI has demonstrated that the barriers to achieving such a dynamic , decarbonized energy system aren ’ t technical . The challenges identified include clarity on the market framework within which businesses operate , identification and management of conflicts of interest between different market actors ,
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