| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/S00774/01 |
| Title: |
Impacts of, and limits to, wide scale embedded generation from micro-chip and photovoltaics |
| Principal Investigator: |
Infield, Professor D |
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| Department: |
Electronic, Electrical & Systems Enginee |
| Organisation: |
Loughborough University |
| Scheme: |
Faraday (PreFEC) |
| Starts: |
01 March 2003 |
Ends: |
28 February 2006 |
Value (£): |
130,358
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Power Sys Man, Prot & Control |
Solar Technology |
| Sustainable Energy Networks |
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According to the UK government's target, 10% of electricity is to be generated from renewable energy sources by 2010; a large proportion being connected to the distribution system. Alongside this it has become clear that new domestic and commercial scale micro-chp systems could make considerable inroads into conventional electricity supply, with the potential to reduce C02 emissions, reduce transmission and distribution losses, and perhaps improve the reliability of supply. Both these forms of embedded electricity generation (ie renewable and non-renewable) although attractive from an environmental standpoint, pose challenges and possible operational problems for the electricity distribution system. By working with both a Distribution Network Operator, and a major developer of micro-chp, this research seeks to address key operational issues and identify safe limits for embedded generation capacity. The two forms of generation to be specifically addressed will be domestic micro-chp and photovoltaics.The research will be based on electricity system modelling. Component models for photovoltaic modules, inverters, and micro-chp generators will be developed and integrated into a detailed representation of a low voltage section (below 11 kV) of a typical semi-urban local distribution system. Load flow and other modelling studies, based on typical electricity consumption patters and anticipated generation profiles, will be undertaken to identify safe limits for embedded generation capacity. Operational benefits will be quantified and strategies to maximise value developed.
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http://www.lboro.ac.uk |