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Electricity Transmission
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Ideas for future projects?
Apr 2013
Electricity Transmission
Western Isles Generation Capacity Studies
Reference:
IFIT_2008_02
Status:
Live
Start Date:
Apr 2013
End Date:
Unknown
Funding Licencee(s):
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks
Contact:
SSEN Future Networks Team
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Funding Mechanism
Innovation Funding Incentive
Research Area:
None
Core Technology(ies):
Asset Management
Estimated Expenditure:
£712,000.00
Introduction:
There may be a need for network reinforcement on the islands of Lewis and Harris stemming from a requirement to provide improved voltage regulation as a result of potential additional renewable generation schemes on the islands. As indicated by network studies, this may need to take the form of distribution connected, fast acting voltage / reactive response devices. SHETL’s initial studies confirm the existing voltage regulation on the 33/ 132kV tap-changers at Ardmore, Harris and Stornoway are inadequate and too slow to support the output changes associated with additional connected generation capacity.
Objectives:
Assess the capability of the existing Western Isles link and identify any potential enhancements to accept additional renewable generation capacity.
Related Links
Scottish and Southern Energy Power Distribution Innovation on Feb 06, 2014
http://www.ssepd.co.uk/Innovation/FutureNetworks/
Scottish and Southern Energy Power Distribution Innovation on Feb 06, 2014
http://www.ssepd.co.uk/Innovation/FutureNetworks/