Power Networks Demo Centre (PNDC)

Feb 2013

Electricity Distribution

Reference: 2009_06

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: £11,665,000.00

Introduction: Construction of an extensive research facility incorporating actual overhead and underground distribution equipment as used on the utility network infrastructure.

Objectives: Creating a representative power distribution network where prototype equipment can be installed without the risk of interrupting customers.