TY - CONF AB - Requirements for energy distribution networks are changing fast due to the growing share of renewable energy, increasing electrification, and novel consumer and asset technologies. Since uncertainties about future developments increase planning difficulty, flexibility potentials such as synergies between the electricity, gas, heat, and transport sector often remain unused. In this paper, we therefore present a novel module-based concept for a decision support system that helps distribution network planners to identify cross-sectoral synergies and to select optimal network assets such as transformers, cables, pipes, energy storage systems or energy conversion technology. The concept enables long-term transformation plans and supports distribution network planners in designing reliable, sustainable and cost-efficient distribution networks for future demands. AU - Kirchhoff, Jonas AU - Burmeister, Sascha Christian AU - Weskamp, Christoph AU - Engels, Gregor ED - Breitner, Michael H. ED - Lehnhoff, Sebastian ED - Nieße, Astrid ED - Staudt, Philipp ED - Weinhardt, Christof ED - Werth, Oliver ID - 21093 T2 - Energy Informatics and Electro Mobility ICT TI - Towards a Decision Support System for Cross-Sectoral Energy Distribution Network Planning ER -