Documents library
Here you can find an indexed archive of publications, reports and documents relating to the Distributed ReStart project.
The value of sharing what we’ve learnt
The outcomes and findings from the Distributed ReStart project will be of immense value to the industry, both locally and internationally, as energy systems seek to decarbonise and decentralise. The dissemination of these findings is one of Ofgem's key requirements for the project.
In our archive below you can browse through all our publications and an indexed archive of reports and documents. These include events, webinar slides, case studies, viability assessments and progress reports.
Helpful links
Find information relating to the tender process for electricity system restoration on our Restoration Services webpage.
Read our webpage about the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s Electricity System Restoration Standard.
Visit the Energy Networks Association’s website to learn about their Open Networks programme to develop a smart grid.
Latest publications
Distributed ReStart project closedown report
Final Findings and Proposals for Electricity System Restoration from DERs
Power Engineering and Trials - Demonstration of Black Start from DERs (Live Trials Report) Part 3
Documents archive
Browse through our archive of previous reports and documents.
Reports and briefs
Webinars and events
Redhouse live trial webinar – October 2023
Watch the recording and download the slides from our webinar on the world-first Redhouse live trial.
ESIG webinar: Restoration of the Future – August 2023
Watch the recording and download the slides from our webinar with the Energy Systems Integration Group.
DRZC independent system testing webinar – April 2023
Watch the recording and download the slides from the DRZC independent system testing webinar.
Closedown event webinar – final conclusions – November 2022
Watch the recording of our closedown event webinar and read the event slides to learn about our final findings and proposals.
Watch the closedown event webinar
Download the closedown event webinar slides
The demonstration stage: distributed restoration works in practice – May 2022
Download the Annual Event May 2022 presentation slides
Download the Annual Event May 2022 Q&A
Watch the Annual Event May 2022 webinar
Podcast launch of the P&C Final Report – January 2022
Podcast launch of the OST Final Report – September 2021
P&C test procurement event – August/September 2021
Appendix 1 – Mock Tender Requirements Document
Appendix 2 – Mock Tender Submission Template
Distributed ReStart procurement and compliance: DER stakeholder engagement webinar – May 2021
Process map supporting document
Recording explaining the draft procurement process
Procurement – draft rules of play
Questions and answers from the webinar
Live Trials Podcast
The Live Trials Stage Podcast Event – April 2021
Annual conference 2020
Annual Conference 2020 Ofgem Slides
Annual Conference 2020 Open Networks Presentation
Annual Conference 2020 Imperial College
Annual Conference 2020 ESO Innovation
Annual Conference 2020 Citizens Advice
Annual Conference 2020 Panel and Close
March 2019 webinar
March Webinar 2019 Case Study Selection Process
March Webinar 2019 Questions & Answers
Other webinars
Stakeholder engagement
Related documents
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