Microplanet Low Voltage Regulator

Feb 2013

Electricity Distribution

Reference: 2006_13

Status: Live

Start Date: Feb 2013

End Date: Unknown

Funding Licencee(s): Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks

Contact: SSEN Future Networks Team

Funding Mechanism Innovation Funding Incentive

Research Area: None

Core Technology(ies): LV & 11kV Networks

Estimated Expenditure: £98,000.00

Introduction: Power electronics voltage regulator

Objectives: Development of a single phase power electronics voltage regulator to be deployed on Low Voltage (LV) networks to provide a cost effective fast means of addressing voltage compliance, for over and under-voltage situations.

The project will also evaluate the use of the regulator in areas where micro generation has been installed, to provide effective voltage regulation.

This project can be described as an innovative method of dealing with voltage regulation, in areas which traditionally would require system reinforcement.