Impact of Electrolysers on the Distribution Network

Reference: NIA_SSEPD_0006

Status: Complete

Start Date: Oct 2013

End Date: Apr 2016

Funding Licencee(s): Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks and Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution

Contact: SSEN Future Networks Team

Funding Mechanism Network Innovation Allowance

Research Area: None

Core Technology(ies):

Estimated Expenditure: £165,000.00

Introduction: Scope: To design and test an operational system for the safe, efficient operation of an electrolyser connected to the distribution network and establish a commercial framework for carrying out trials. To allow us to assess impacts of a large scale electrolyser on the network and produce a technical design for the ANM system which will allow a full range of trials to be undertaken.

Objectives:

Objectives:
1) demonstrate and understand safe and efficient connection and operation of electrolysers and their impact on the system;
2) develop operational strategies to minimise the potential impact of electrolysers on the network;
3) identify the potential to provide other network services.

Expected Benefits: Success Criteria 1: Development of operational practices and commercial arrangements to support the system implementation and operation.

Success Criteria 2: Identification of the extent to which an electrolyser can be controlled to minimise its impact on the network and if it can be used as a tool to manage issues caused by other disruptive technologies.

Success Criteria 3: Production and dissemination of learning around the expected operation of electrolysers, their impact on the network and strategies to deal with any impact.