Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Data and Modelling

Discussions held in the CRI in 2021 highlighted an opportunity to improve information fidelity, quality and consistency of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) data and models provided during the application stage of a project. Following this, the OEM Data and Modelling workstream was established to investigate how best to work through model related issues.

At present, the CRI project team is working with the OEM Data and Modelling working group to identify whether an Early Assessment Framework (EAF) process could be implemented before models are submitted during the connections process. Establishing an EAF aims to:

• improve information fidelity resulting in more realistic models and simulations
• reduce time and cost during the connections process
• create fair opportunities for all OEMs
• establish an overall trust in industry on current and emerging technologies.

The workstream is currently in the ideation and development phase, co-designing with OEM representatives on the structure of the EAF, and identifying critical design considerations that need to be worked through to make the product possible. Engagement with NSPs will commence shortly for their critical buy-in and to the overall success of the EAF.