Digitalisation: essential technology to transform the power system and fight global warming but regulation is needed

Tackling global warming effectively will require a successful shift in how energy is both produced and consumed. In the electricity industry the use of renewable resources must increase dramatically. The digitalisation of the energy system is absolutely crucial in helping to achieve these goals. Although the technology already exists, in some places, we do not yet have regulations to enable its effective use. This article comments on some issues relating Spanish Regulation and courts judgments on accessing and using data from electricity 'smart meters'.