EVALUATION

AN INDEPENDENT EVALUATION OF THE LCNF
Table 11 – Categorisation by ‘innovation initiative’
Category for
innovation
initiative
Brief description 42
Technical significance 43 (refer to EATL Summary of the
LCNF learning report for more details)
Number of
innovation
initiatives
in Tier 2
projects
Number of
innovation
initiatives
in Tier 1
projects
Ancillary service Frequency response Novel means to contribution to GB system stability 1 0
Asset Rating
Real time thermal rating –
Overhead line, cables,
transformers
Determination of accurate headroom estimation allowing
the maximising of use of existing assets
11 3
DG Connection
Active network management
Facilitation of real time matching of generation to network
capacity allowing generation to connect
5 5
FACTS
Flexible AC transmission
systems
Enhanced power transfer and control of network 2 0
Fault Level
management
Management of fault levels
Determination of mitigation techniques to avoid asset
replacement
3 2
Flexible Demand
Industrial, commercial,
residential time of use tariffs
and controlled demand (electric
vehicle charging)
Facilitation of real time constraint management allowing
deferral of network reinforcement
17 5
42
43
A fuller description can be found in the University of Strathclyde, A Review and Synthesis of the Outcomes from Low Carbon Networks Fund Projects,
May 2106 report.
Technical significance considered here is the ability of the technology to address current and potential future technical and commercial challenges
related to the transmission and or distribution networks.
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