PDNC part of revolutionary smart substation trial
UK, Glasgow: Power Networks Demonstration Centre (PNDC) will be part of a revolutionary design and trial of next generation digital substations.
Image source: University of Strathclyde
UK, Glasgow: Power Networks Demonstration Centre (PNDC) will be part of a revolutionary design and trial of next generation digital substations.
Following a successful Network Innovation Competition fund bid to Ofgem, PNDC, as part of the University of Strathclyde, will be part the project led by UK Power Networks. The plan is to release 1.4 GW of capacity across the UK – enough to power more than 700,000 homes – save consumers more than $1 B (£750 M) and to offset more than 19 Mt of harmful CO2 emissions by 2050.
The project, known as Constellation, will install pioneering intelligence in substations to enable the deployment of multiple smart applications delivering customer benefits. This will include functionality that will optimise distribution network utilisation in order to facilitate the rise in renewable energy generation. If successful, the project will help the energy sector contribute further to net-zero targets whilst reducing the need for investment in additional infrastructure.
PNDC with its unique facilities and highly specialised R&D engineers will host the first digital substation demonstrator; this will be used to develop and de-risk all the smart substation functionalities before being deployed in the distribution network trial.
PNDC will play a key role in developing the designs to ensure Constellation is scalable across the UK, and in supporting technology vendors in the development of smart grid functionalities.
Dr Federico Coffele, R&D Director, from the Power Networks Demonstration Centre said: “This announcement is very exciting for the industry and will help us to develop and trial the next generation of digital substations, which will be a huge step forward for the industry. This solution will enable faster and more cost-effective development and deployment of smart solutions.”
Source: University of Strathclyde