PILLAR: DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Unified Network Model (UNM)
What we will do and why
Alignment of the planning and operational network models to drive consistency of data across enterprise systems, and enable the exchange of data internally and externally using Common Information Model (CIM).
Key deliverables
- Unified network data model covering all voltage levels through integration of data across relevant enterprise systems
- Exchange of interoperable data in a Common Information Model (CIM) compliant form
- Data quality enhancements
Target outcomes
- Consistent provision of network and asset data.
- Data interoperability.
- Expedited access to reliable network and asset data.
Measures of success
- Consistency of asset and network data.
- Extent and data interoperability and integration.
- Extent to which data is exchanged in alignment with peers and external stakeholder’s CIM requirements.
Stakeholder Engagement
We partnered with Open Grid Systems to create a Proof of Concept (PoC) aimed at addressing stakeholder concerns and finding scalable solutions for data exchange challenges. We also conducted a dissemination event to share our PoC findings with internal stakeholders and circulated a summary report to solicit feedback. Furthermore, we published a CIM (Common Information Model) CGMES (Common Grid Model Exchange Standard) file for external stakeholders to review and sought feedback on its utility and accessibility. We continue to play a leading role in sector-wide working groups related to CIM data exchange, and are actively engaging our peers, software vendors and users of the LTDS (Long Term Development Statement) to help ensure the interoperability of the LTDS CIM profile publication.
Public Detailed Docs
Planned start:
01.01.2022
Target completion:
31.03.2028
Key milestones:
- Proof of concept (Mar 2023)
- Published CIM files for stakeholder feedback (Oct 2023)
- Implementation strategy development (Jan 2025)
- Pilot UNM integration of systems (Jul 2025)
- Development of UNM data model (Dec 2025)
- System configuration and upgrades (Mar 2028)
- Implementation of UNM concept (Mar 2028)
Status:
On Track
| Date of change | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 28.06.2024 | Update |
Implementation strategy development milestone’s due date changed from January 2024 to January 2025 and its status changed to delayed because the strategy hasn’t yet been formally defined and approved. Therefore the implementation of the strategy has also delayed. Pilot UNM integration of systems milestone’s due date changed from December 2024 to July 2025 because the UNM integration of systems is delivered as part of the strategy, and hence is also delayed. |
| 23.12.2023 | Update |
The description and outputs were adjusted to remove reference to a standalone platform, as the solution will now focus on integration of existing technology. More detailed milestones have also been added following a successful proof of concept which has informed planning. A stakeholder engagement section was also added. |
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