DNOA August 2023
Dataset description:
The Distribution Network Options Assessment (DNOA) represents the optioneering phase of the investment planning process, which is the third and final step. More details on its purpose and...
Data Dictionary
| Title | Type | Label | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMZ_Code | text | nan | Unique identifier for Constraint Management Zones |
CMZ_SP4A_EM_0012 |
| Licence_area | text | East Midlands, West Midlands, South West or South Wales | NGED Licence Area |
East Midlands |
| Scenario | text | Best View, Leading the Way, Consumer Transformation, System Transformation or Steady Progression | DFES Scenario |
Best View |
| Scheme_name | text | nan | Name of scheme in DNOA |
Wigston |
| Constraint_season | text | Winter, Summer, Winter/Summer or None | Season of constraint |
Winter |
| Flexibility_product | text | Secure or Dynamic | Flexibility product used to manage constraint |
Secure |
| Earliest_possible_reinforcement_completion | text | Date (YYYY) | Year of reinforcement completion without any deferral |
2024 |
| DNOA_decision | text | Signposting, Flexibility, Reinforce with flexibility, Reinforce or Remove | Decision on how to manage constraint |
Signposting |
| Projected_flexibility_start | text | Date (YYYY) (can be 2027+) | First year of flexibility requirement |
2026 |
| Projected_flexibility_end | text | Date (YYYY) (can be 2027+) | Recommended last year of flexibility from CBA |
2027+ |