Network Resilient Zone Utilising Embedded Generation – Feasibility Study

Jul 2015

Electricity Distribution

Reference: NIA_SSEPD_0012

Status: Complete

Start Date: Jul 2015

End Date: Sep 2015

Funding Licencee(s): Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks

Contact: SSEN Future Networks Team

Funding Mechanism Network Innovation Allowance

Research Area: None

Core Technology(ies):

Estimated Expenditure: £35,000.00

Introduction: The concept of operating isolated networks in island mode has been considered previously but full implementation of an islanded network zone is not common practise.

This project is innovative as it will consider options to make use of the four wind turbines and the DECC funded 1.68MWh, 105kW battery already located on Gigha. The requirement for Innovative commercial arrangements will be considered and identified as necessary as the operation of these non-SSEPD owned assets would be required to enable and support operation in “island” mode.

Innovative technical arrangements will be considered and identified as necessary.The potential application of this study to other areas of the network is becoming more widespread as distributed renewable generation and energy storage assets become more widely used.

Objectives:

The aim of this project is to determine the viability of options to permit the operation of a remote rural network containing renewable generation and energy storage in island mode.

Expected Benefits: The delivery of a study which determines the viability of options to permit the operation of a remote network in island mode.