Active Networks

There is an enormous expectation developing that the electricity network of the future will have a markedly different form from that which was put in place by the network planners of the late 20th century.  
 
Although often described in terms of separate functions the electricity network is one interconnected item.  The high-voltage transmission network is growing in complexity as large intermittent generation affects system balancing, as condition monitoring feeds into network operation and as wide-area monitoring and control is deployed.  Low and medium-voltage distribution network need to be readied for very large numbers of small scale generators and for changing patterns of supply and increased variability of consumption. 

There is also a very large and aging asset base which will require more active monitoring and management to rise to the challenges presented.

Cre8 Energy are actively involved in strategic development of solutions for the continous on-line monitoring of cables, switchgear and overhead lines.  

By "active distribution network" we mean something wider than the common usage which concentrates on voltage control

We include risk profiling and management, smarter, faster fault management to reduce customer interruptions, capacity enhancement of existing assets, fault level management, active loss management and many other functions.

Kestrel Active Loss Management Toolset
An  active network management toolset for producing real time data from a sparse network of advanced sensors and the location, measurement and management of system losses.

Zefal Generators for Active Urban Networks
Innovations that can facilitate the timely connection of new generation, while maintaining levels of system security and minimising the impact of constraints. Optimised generators
Designed for network compatibility: “A model network citizen”
Neutral behaviour during network disturbance i.e. neither “disconnection” nor “ride through” – effectively invisible

CIRED Seminar 2008: SmartGrids for Distribution

The primary aim of the Cired 2008 Seminar is to bring together members of the Electricity Distribution Community to discuss the technical challenges and practical implications faced by distribution network operators when developing SmartGrids

The provisional dates for the event are the 23rd-24th June in Frankfurt - more details soon

Please contact us


enquiries@cre8energy.co.uk

Tel: 44 (0)208 325 6560
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