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Electricity Transmission
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Aug 2015
Electricity Transmission
PV Monitoring Phase 2
Reference:
NIA_NGET0170
Status:
Complete
Start Date:
Aug 2015
End Date:
Aug 2017
Funding Licencee(s):
National Grid Electricity System Operator and National Grid Electricity Transmission
Contact:
Jack Barber
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Funding Mechanism
Network Innovation Allowance
Research Area:
None
Core Technology(ies):
Low Carbon Generation, Modelling, Distributed Generation, Photovoltaics and Electricity Transmission Networks
Estimated Expenditure:
£438,888.00
Introduction:
Development of a solar estimation model, a data provision service and its integration into National Grid forecasting operations.
Objectives:
The project will be delivered over two years with the following objectives:
Develop methodology for using metered generation data from a sample of solar sites to estimate total GB solar generation. Establish a good understanding of the local variation of solar generation and the confidence levels in the estimation. Use methodology to develop a historic estimate of output for testing against observed National Demand data.
Use developed methodology to calculate an estimate of real-time estimation of GB solar output at half hourly resolution. Establish a real-time data feed providing GB estimate to National Grid for operational use. Continue to test and train national model.
Develop methodology for a higher geographic resolution model, investigating the benefits of using additional variables such as weather data to enhance outputs. Develop historic estimates for testing outputs against GSP metered data.
Use enhanced methodology to provide real-time estimates of solar generation at a regional level.
Develop National Grid based solution as operational backup.
Expected Benefits:
The project will provide a methodology for using sample data to predict national and regional solar generation
The project will establish a live data feed of national and regional solar generation with National Grid. Data will be integrated into National Grid’s electricity forecasting operations.
Related Links
National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) Innovation Page on Sep 17, 2018
https://www.nationalgrideso.com/innovation