The analysis and evaluation of the standardisation-related activities and results to be accomplished during the project will consider, among other sources, the results of the CEN-CENELEC-ETSI Smart Grid Coordination Group (SGCG) which is the focal point for addressing the ESO’s response to M/490. The STARGRID

Consortium will provide a view independent from the interest of single industrial/commercial stakeholders (utilities, ICT companies, telecoms, manufacturers, etc.) participating in the standardisation committees or coordination groups. STARGRID will investigate the opinion of the industry about the Smart Grid standards (as such) and use it as a part of the evaluation criteria in the project’s analysis, extending the scope beyond the EU “Smart Grid Mandate” M490.

Many experts are convinced that the main obstacle for turning the Smart Grid into reality will not be the lack of applicable and mature standards but the adoption and implementation across the broad range of concerned technologies. With many projects already underway and a wide range of discussed technical and business scenarios, there seems to be a lack of standards awareness. STARGRID interaction with industry aims to mitigate this barrier for Smart Grids effective deployment.