Black Start Capabilities from Non-traditional Technologies
Status:
Complete
Project Reference Number:
NIA_NGSO0022
START DATE:
END DATE:

Project summary
Funding mechanism:
  • Network Innovation Allowance
Research area:
  • ED - Network improvements and system operability
Technology:
  • Resilience
  • System Security
Expenditure:
£200,000
Summary
Documents
This innovation project will study the technical capability of non-traditional technologies to contribute to Black Start and evaluate how these can be best utilised during a system restoration.

The project will evaluate the operational impact that these technologies will have on the growth of a Power Island by reviewing international experience and performing detailed desktop analysis.
Objectives
This project aims to evaluate the capability of various non-traditional technologies to support Black Start restoration for the GB electricity system, and the changes that are needed to make these resources Black Start-capable.