SIM - Samuel Inertia Element

Aug 2016

Electricity Distribution

Reference: NIA_NGET0192

Status: Complete

Start Date: Aug 2016

End Date: Jun 2017

Funding Licencee(s): National Grid Electricity System Operator

Contact: Michael Coldwell

Funding Mechanism Network Innovation Allowance

Research Area: ED - Network improvements and system operability

Core Technology(ies): Harmonics and Measurement

Estimated Expenditure: £232,000.00

Introduction: To directly measure system inertia over a 6 month period.

Objectives:

This project seeks to:
1. Verify if GB system inertia can be directly measured
2. Identify daily trends, over a six month period.

Expected Benefits: Measurement of system inertia comparable to current calculation.

Inertia measurements throughout the day and week for a 6 month period.

Project report detailing findings and capability to provide an ongoing operational service of inertia measurement.