Smart Networks
Active Response
Design and trial a responsive, automated electricity network that re-configures and optimises itself in real-time, moving spare capacity to where the demand is and avoid reinforcement.
Key deliverables
- Fully trialled and tested power electronics solution integrated with active network management and systems
- Network optimisation tool tested and integrated with active network management system and advanced distribution management system
Target outcomes
- Faster network configuration to restore faults
- Release network capacity without reinforcement
- Efficiency and productivity
Measures of success
- Reduction in customer interruptions and minutes lost
- Improved customer service
- Increased network utilisation
Stakeholder Engagement
Lessons from the installation and commissioning of novel power electronics from Active Response presented at Cired 2023 and the Energy Innovation Summit 2023. Ongoing engagement with SP Energy Networks to share learnings and insights from Active Response and Low Voltage Engine projects
Timeline
Status
CompletedMilestones
- Completion of software and hardware Trials (Oct 23)
- Business as usual implementation plan developed (Dec 23)
- Close down and reporting (Feb 24)
