Study into the Concept of High Impact, Low Probability Events

Nov 2016

Electricity Transmission

Reference: NIA_NGET0200

Status: Complete

Start Date: Nov 2016

End Date: Mar 2017

Funding Licencee(s): National Grid Electricity Transmission

Contact: Greg Farrell

Funding Mechanism Network Innovation Allowance

Research Area: None

Core Technology(ies): System Security, Resilience and Electricity Transmission Networks

Estimated Expenditure: £100,000.00

Introduction: The scope is to deliver a detailed report that can be used to better define the effect of High Impact, Low Probability events affecting the assets on the Great Britain Electricity Transmission System.

Objectives:

The objective of this project is to build on the expertise and research that already exists for other sectors within the United Kingdon and contextualise this work in order to define how this could effect the Great Britain Electricity Transmission System.

Expected Benefits: This project will be deemed successful on the completion, and publication of the report into High Impact, Low Probability events and the effect on the Great Britain Electricity Transmission System.