This project will work closely with the other research National Grid is conducting aimed at developing new renewable models:

• NIA_NGET0016- UK-wide wind power:Extremes&Variability

• NIA_NGET0028 - Impact of extreme events on power production at the scale of a single wind-farm

• NIA_NGET0039 - A Combined Approach to Wind Profile Prediction

• NIA_NGET0085 - UK Regional Wind: Extreme behaviour and predictability, and

• NIA_NGET0139 - PV Monitoring Phase 1.

This will enable the outputs of this project to utilise the most up to date information on the renewables models.

The project scope includes the following:

• Literature review: build knowledge of policy drivers; economic weighting of carbon emissions; implications of increasing variability and electricity system management.

• Implementation of a variety of interrogation methods including operator natural viewpoint navigation and other input devices

• Development of a range of basic prototypes based on datasets for initial assessment.

• Detailed visualisation development and testing. This stage is anticipated to concentrate on two or three prototypes using complementary display technologies.

• Consideration should be given to incorporation of these visualisation systems more formally into real-time operation.

• Parallel testing with current NG operative practice to determine efficacy of the visualisation approach. Compare the current process with the new process at the non-operational stage.

• On-going visualisation refinement and testing should reflect the full interactions between NG operatives and real-time decisionmaking.

• Utilising the training facilities to test the effectiveness of the new process in making real time decisions.

Benefits

The success of the project is based on the delivery of a final report which demonstrates the recommended visualisation implementation(s) so that it can be operated by National Grid personnel.