Granular Voltage Control (GVC)
Status:
Complete
Project Reference Number:
NIA_NGET0134
START DATE:
END DATE:
Project summary
Funding mechanism:
  • Network Innovation Allowance
Research area:
  • ED - Network improvements and system operability
Technology:
  • Control Systems
Expenditure:
£396,050
Summary
Documents
Phase 1 – develop a working prototype of the GVC with the following deliverables;

  • GVC concept proved and tested.

  • Working prototype available.

  • Report delivered on this phase (Report).

Phase 2 – small scale trial of the GVC to determine whether dynamic voltage control is a viable primary frequency response solution, dependent upon the successful completion of Phase 1 and with the following deliverables;

  • Communications and frequency algorithms proved and tested in the field (Report).

  • Testing and field trials completed (Report).

  • Analysis report delivered (Report).

  • Project completed (Full Report).
Benefits
To judge the success of the project the following success criteria are proposed:

  • Demonstrate the feasibility of 500ms response to provide Rapid Frequency Response and/or primary/secondary response from dynamic voltage control on demands.

  • Aggregation of remote voltage control unit output to provide a virtual power plant; and

  • Deliver a final report at the end of the project that demonstrates the technical merits of GVC and the validity of the CBA.

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