The Project demonstrates optimal voltage regulation in distribution networks. The aim is to realize real-life demonstration of one year based on regulation method and technology developed at TUT during EU FP7 IDE4L-project (www.ide4l.eu) where a novel hierarchical and distributed distribution Network automation architecture and active Network management were defined and developed. Demonstration will be realized in Ringkøping Denmark.
Background
The aim of optimal voltage regulation is to increase hosting capacity of distribution grid to renewable energy sources, electric vehicles and heat pumps. In this way the expensive investments of grid reinforcement may be avoided or postponed when the penetration rate of renewable energy sources, electric vehicles, heat pumps, etc. will be increasing in the near future. The method manage voltage level in all parts of distribution grid. Outside of the most critical operational hours of distribution grid the method may be utilized to decrease grid losses.
Goal
The aim of the demonstration project is to build a demonstration system for real-life field conditions, and to collect necessary amount of data about functioning and performance of the system. A system developed for real-life conditions requires to consider in addition to method itself also data privacy, cyber security, system reliability, resistance for disturbances, and robustness. Based on collected data and experiences of the demonstration will be utilized to evaluate the value of the method and automation implementation from hosting capacity and grid losses viewpoint, and the commercialization potential.
Funding source
EUDP
Contact persons
Sami Repo
Professor
sami.repo [at] tut.fi
+358 40 849 0454