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Western Power Distribution Photovoltaic Impact Demonstration
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Western Power Distribution Photovoltaic Impact Demonstration

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Overview

Project Summary

This demonstration analyzes PV impact on suburban networks by installation of monitoring equipment at several substations in the Meadows, Aspley and Broxtowe, UK areas. This is to address the significant number of PV panels being installed in one location and assess the impact micro generation has on the distribution network operation.

Project Team

  • Project Lead
    1. Western Power Distribution
  • Utilities
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Project Information

Project Information

  • Technology Demonstrated
    1. Utility-scale Solar PV
    2. Advanced Metering
    3. Sensor Technology
    4. Distributed Resource Management System
    5. Distribution Management System
  • Demonstration Objectives
    1. Voltage Regulation
    2. Generation Capacity
    3. Distribution Planning
    4. Power Quality
    5. Improving Power System Models
    6. DER Operations and Maintenance
  • Related EPRI Programs
    1. P94 - Energy Storage and Distributed Generation
    2. P161 - Information and Communication Technology
    3. P174 - Integration of Distributed Energy Resources
    4. P180 - Distribution Systems
    5. P193C - Solar Generation
    6. P200 - Distribution Operations and Planning
  • Project Type
    1. Field Deployment

Status

Beginning Date:
October 31, 2012
Ending Date:
October 31, 2013
Project Status:
Completed
Last Modified:
October 26, 2020

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