EirGrid plc Annual Report 2012

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EIRGRID PLC ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS 2012Operational ReviewThe following are the main highlights during 2011-2012:• All security of supply Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) were achieved throughout 2012.• East West Interconnector was tested and the control room staff trained.• There were some significant outcomes of the DS3 programme including: a detailedreview of the System Services requirements; capability and remuneration levels on theisland of Ireland; an assessment of the technical standards and Grid Code requirementsfor renewable generation and the introduction of the Wind Security Assessment Tool(WSAT) on an all-island basis.• EirGrid and SONI continued to contribute to the development and drafting of theEuropean Network Codes.• EirGrid and SONI launched the Demonstration Projects and Smart Grid Innovation Hubin 2012 to trial advanced technologies on the system and promote the development ofinnovative new Smart Grid ideas on the island of Ireland.Focus Areas for 2013The integration of increasing levels of renewable generation continues to revolutionise theelectricity landscape across the island. EirGrid and SONI are helping develop many of thenecessary solutions to facilitate this paradigm shift and help fulfil energy policy obligationsin Ireland, Northern Ireland and the European Union. The introduction of increasingamounts of non-synchronous variable renewable generation, further interconnection, Intra-Day Trading and Smart Grid initiatives means that System Operators face increasing levels ofcomplexity in the safe operation of the power system. In this context, the following are keyfocus areas for 2013:• Progressing the DS3 programme with the aim of completing the System Services reviewand ensuring the necessary system flexibility and generator performance to manageincreasing amounts of non-synchronous variable renewable generation.• Operation of the EWIC ensuring the Interconnector will be compliant with EuropeanRegulations on cross border trade.• Facilitating the further integration of appropriate Smart Grid initiatives anddemonstration projects onto the power system.• Ensuring the appropriate development of the European Target Model and all othernetwork codes related to operating the power system.• Identifying and implementing efficiencies in operating the transmission system acrossthe island.20
EIRGRID PLC ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS 20127,000All IslandWeekly Peaks20112012MW6,5006,0005,5005,0004,5004,000Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec100All IslandGeneration:System AvailabilityDaily Availability365 Day Rolling Availability%90807060Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecCalendar Year 20122,000 3,500All Island WindCapacity 2007-2012 2012IrelandNorthern IrelandInstalled MW Wind MW3,0001,5002,5002,0001,0001,5001,000 5001,7711,7719351,7911,8541,1711,8541,5661,8631,8781,9051,7151,9272,0201,9552,1841,9551,9555000Jan 2007Feb Mar 2008Apr May 2009Jun Jul 2010 Aug Sep 2011 Oct Nov 2012 DecCalendar Year21
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