Synergies in roll-out of Networks
by Energy Utilities and Telecoms
Panel Debate - Win-Win Solutions
Stefano Quaglino
Managing Director
Gruppo Dolomiti Energia
Brussels, June 26th 2014
Panel Debate: Win-Win solutions
Key elements of successful cooperation between energy
and telecom companies
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Clear advantage for both operators only if the existing electricity infrastructure is
suitable for fiber optic development  strong need to share the specific case
studies
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In case of sharing of tubes and manholes, the rules of the game must be clearly
defined and shared between the Parties. That’s a must in case of maintenance or
emergency work by the electricity distribution company
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The availability of crews with experience of both electricity and telecom is key to
facilitate the effectiveness of the joint development work
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The overlay of standard IP broadband networks over the power grid can be
facilitated by the collaboration between a TSO and a Tlc operator
Panel Debate: Win-Win solutions
Planning tools and cost sharing efficiencies
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Telecom and Electricity companies
should
share
the
underground
network layout
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Our pilot (based on a freeware tool)
demonstrated
that this is a
key
element for each operator to plan
their own activities at best:
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Joint identification of the best
possible layout in the case of
newly developed infrastructures
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Support to the CBA in the case
of existing infrastructures
Panel Debate: Win-Win solutions
Contractual arrangements
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The key aspect in the contractual arrangements between the two operators is the
definition of intervention priorities:
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Safety
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Regulatory obligations
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QOS
In addition to field efficiencies, we could leverage already existing services to
provide further synergies
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Trentino Network infrastructures monitored by SET Distribuzione on a 24/7 basis
(access control, physical security, monitoring of energy, air conditioning, UPS)
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Emergency work activation
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Other emerging opportunities
Apart from local/bilateral agreements, the potential main obstacle
is the regulatory framework for the DSO («Why should I do this?»)
and the specific incentives to operate jointly with a Telco