Boston Spa Energy Efficiency Trial

Jun 2019

Electricity Distribution

Reference: NIA_NPG_032

Status: Live

Start Date: Jun 2019

End Date: Jun 2021

Funding Licencee(s): Northern Powergrid

Contact: Mark Callum

Funding Mechanism Network Innovation Allowance

Research Area: ED - Network improvements and system operability and ED - Customer and stakeholder focus

Core Technology(ies): Community Schemes, Control Systems, LV & 11kV Networks, Measurement, Modelling, Network Automation, Stakeholder Engagement, Substations and Voltage Control

Estimated Expenditure: £500,000.00

Introduction: Alternative, low cost voltage reduction trial

Objectives: To test progressive voltage reductions as a method of minimising long term energy demand while staying within statutory voltage limits.

·         Expected benefits will be modelled using system design tools prior to tests on the live system.

·         Test the benefits of voltage control with an optimised passive set point for minimising long term energy demand.

·         Test the benefits of voltage control with a dynamic set point for minimising long term energy demand.

·         Examine the potential for using a dynamic set point for creating a DSO flexibility product.

Expected Benefits: Customer bill reduction, low network investment