Project: Measurement tools for Smart Grid stability and quality
The increased use of renewable energy is vital to meet emission reduction targets and secure the energy supply in Europe. However, the power provided by renewable energy is intermittent and unless the energy flows can be accurately measured and controlled, this will result in costly power quality degradation, ultimately leading to widespread blackouts. Smart Grids are the mechanisms needed to reliably utilise large amounts of renewable energy; they balance variable renewable supply with changing demand to achieve grid stability and to prevent power quality degradation and power blackouts. New tools are needed by network operators to measure the quality and stability of the electricity supply and enable their steady operation. The emergence of GPS-synchronised measurements has opened up many new measurement opportunities. This project will develop techniques that will lead to new grid management methods to help design, control and stabilise Smart Grids. This will ensure a reliable, stable, high-quality energy supply from renewable-based generation.
| Acronym | ENG52 SmartGrid II (Reference Number: ENG52) |
| Duration | 01/06/2014 - 31/05/2017 |
| Project Topic | Metrology |
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Project Results (after finalisation) |
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| Network | EMRP |
| Call | EMRP Call 2013 - Energy and Environment |