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AN INDEPENDENT <strong>EVALUATION</strong> OF THE LCNF<br />

Low Voltage (LV) Network Modelling and Analysis Environment<br />

Project Title<br />

Low Voltage (LV) Network Modelling and Analysis Environment<br />

Tier 1<br />

DNO<br />

SSE<br />

Status<br />

Complete<br />

LCNF project funding £320,000<br />

Project objectives In order to evaluate the effect of embedded generation and low carbon devices on the HV/LV network, this project sought to<br />

demonstrate in a working environment a prototype capable of:<br />

(1) recording and reporting on the deployment of low carbon devices;<br />

(2) modelling the impact of deployed low carbon devices;<br />

(3) managing multiple scenarios of low carbon LV networks;<br />

(4) performing power analysis of these networks that includes distributed generation and load profiles. A comparison of<br />

different power analysis engines is included in this project.<br />

Assessment<br />

Criteria<br />

Accelerates the development of a low<br />

carbon energy sector<br />

Score<br />

(1-5)<br />

4<br />

Overview of assessment, sources of evidence and comments<br />

Assessment:<br />

The project clearly facilitates the connection of low carbon generation or demand.<br />

Evidence:<br />

The project has proven that it is possible to provide the required functionality and has highlighted specific<br />

areas that need additional work to increase the automation, improve accuracy and has laid the<br />

foundations for the complete system This project has shown the initial benefits of modelling and SSEPD<br />

would now place a high value on information systems with network analysis capabilities.<br />

The prototype is intended to help understanding of the impact of low carbon technologies on LV networks,<br />

which will allow DNOs to accurately model low voltage networks in a reduced timeframe and hence<br />

decrease the chance of the network becoming a barrier to low carbon technologies.<br />

References:<br />

• Low Voltage (LV) Network Modelling and Analysis Environment; Closedown report; February<br />

2013.<br />

PÖYRY MANAGEMENT CONSULTING<br />

October 2016<br />

713_Poyry_Report_Evaluation_of_the_LCNF_FINAL_Oct_2016_v700.docx<br />

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