Definition
REN (Rasjonell elektrisk nettvirksomhet - Rational Electric Network Operations) is a Norwegian industry organisation that develops and manages technical norms, guidelines, and recommendations for the construction and operation of electricity distribution networks. REN is funded by and owned by the distribution system operators, and ensures that the industry has a common set of technical standards - regardless of geography and the size of the network operator. REN sheets (REN-blad) are the specific technical standards documents describing everything from cable types and earthing systems to protection requirements and control system configuration. Although the REN standards are not legally binding in themselves, NVENorway's Directorate of Water Resources and Energy - regulates the electricity and water resources sectors. expects network operators to comply with them - deviations require a specific justification during inspections. For technology vendors, knowledge of REN is relevant because KISCustomer Information System - the core system at power suppliers and grid companies for customer management and billing., SCADASupervisory Control and Data Acquisition - system for real-time monitoring and control of industrial processes., and AMIAdvanced Metering Infrastructure - comprehensive system for two-way communication between smart meters and power suppliers' systems. integrations that affect physical network infrastructure should take REN's terminology and requirements into account. TvimenningOld Norse meaning 'two bound together' - one who solves a task shoulder to shoulder with another. subscribes to the REN sheets relevant to our products, so the componentA replaceable part inside a fixed asset. It has its own age, its own history and its own service life - independent of the asset it sits in. model in RUNATvimenning's component register for electrical installations - providing structure and traceability for the components installations are built from. and SPIRATvimenning's metering point and asset register - your single source of truth for master data, with a built-in validation engine and Elhub integration. follows the terminology the grid companies are themselves bound by.