Energy data is becoming an increasingly important base for a well-functioning deregulated and unbundled electricity market.

So far the European member states have implemented different schemes to make data available nationwide in order to improve the competition, for example:

• providing affordable energy
• boosting innovative new market players that are unlocking energy saving opportunities
• integrating new resources into the market

So far, these initiatives mainly take place on a national basis.

In order to expand on knowledge and experience from other countries, for example Estonia, the initiative Energy Data Access Alliance has been initiated by a number of European TSOs and DSOs.

The initiative will expand the electricity market across European boarders, taking a step towards a Europe wide retail and Energy Service market.

The initiative was launched as a European wide pilot, and is open for to actors in the electricity market.

The competition is open until 26 April. If you think you have what it takes, find out how to apply here.