EVALUATION

AN INDEPENDENT EVALUATION OF THE LCNF
Has the potential to deliver net
financial benefits to future and/or
existing customers
Has a Direct Impact on the operation
of a DNO’s Distribution System
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5
the load is higher.
• RTTR of Transformer The pole mounted transformer (PMT) is probably not overloaded in winter
even though the static rating indicates that it is. In summer, despite the load being lower and the
transformer rating being higher than that indicated by the static rating, the transformer was
overloaded.
References:
• Close down report
Assessment:
Evidence that the project is highly likely to deliver financial benefits to the majority of customers, but that
these benefits are comparatively short term (e.g. associated with asset replacement deferment)
The planned DSR trial was not achieved due to a delay in the role out of Smart Meters
If the highest loading is during the coldest times of the year, upgrading a transformer that appears to be
overloaded may not be required. This could save around £8,000 per transformer that is not replaced.
Avoiding transformer upgrades is the main benefit assessed – but would need monitoring of each feeder
to justify this.
References:
• Close down report
Assessment:
Parts of the project are utilised in later LNCF projects
Whilst not yet fully developed, the project has opened up new possibilities for new ways of working to be
developed into a strategy with input from Tier 2 projects so that they can become Business As Usual.
Much of the learning generated from engaging with the village residents in this project has influenced
SPENs ED1 strategy for BaU Community / Stakeholder Engagement.
References:
• Close down report
• Questionnaire response
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