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Summary of Work - STP Module 5:  Distributed Generation

1997/98

Summary of Year 1 (1997/98) Deliverables

Project:

S0502: Technical guide for embedded generator connection requests (Stage 1)

Deliverable:

Hypertext technical guide - Ver 1.2

 

 

Project:

S0504: Loss of mains protection for small generators (Stage 1)

Deliverable:

Report on "Settings for loss of mains protection" 

 

 

Project:

S0504: Loss of mains protection for small generators (Stage 2)

Deliverable:

Model requirement specification

 

 

Project:

S0506: Technical criteria for electrical integration of PVs (DTI/IEA Task 5)

Deliverable:

Workshop on "Grid interconnection of PV systems"

Deliverable:

Technical guidelines for inverter connected single phase generators up to 5kVA

 

 

Project:

S0507: Generating machines database to support connection design

Deliverable:

Fully implemented database

 

 

Project:

S0508: Photovoltaic Power Systems (DTI/IEA Task 1)

Deliverable:

International survey report & executive summary

Deliverable:

PV Power newsletter

Deliverable:

IEA Photo Voltaic Power Systems (PVPS) annual report

Deliverable:

Report on R&D status and national strategies in IEA countries

Deliverable:

Report on buyback rates for grid connected systems

Deliverable:

Workshop on "Environmental aspects of PV"

Deliverable:

Workshop on "PV in a competitive energy market"

 

 

Project:

S0511: SFCL

Deliverable:

Specification and design of prototype superconducting fault current limiter.

 

 

Project:

S0512: Earthing and embedded generation

Deliverable:

Summary report encompassing main aspects of work/investigation

Deliverable:

Report on high frequency transient aspects of earthing systems

 

 

Project

S0513: Single phase connection at LV for generators (Stage 1)

Deliverable:

Report on "Small scale embedded generation: literature survey"

 

 

Project

S0513: Single phase connection at LV for generators (Stage 2)

Deliverable:

Workshop to define stage 3 model

 

 

Project

S0513: Single phase connection at LV for generators (Stage 3)

Deliverable:

Report on model findings from scenarios

1998/99

Summary of Year 2 (1998/99) Deliverables

Project:

S0502: Technical guide for embedded generator connection requests (Stage 2)

Deliverable:

Working group meeting notes, Proposal for Guide revisions [GUIDE 2]

 

 

Project:

S0502: Technical guide for embedded generator connection requests (Stage 3)

Deliverable:

Updated version of Guide in Acrobat format

 

 

Project:

S0504: Loss of mains protection for small generators (Stage 3)

Deliverable:

Report on model capabilities

 

 

Project:

S0504: Loss of mains protection for small generators (Stage 4)

Deliverable:

Report on modeling LOM scenarios

 

 

Project:

S0506: Technical criteria for electrical integration of PVs (DTI/IEA Task 5)

Deliverable:

Guidelines and reference materials for application of grid connected PV systems in the UK

 

 

Project

S0513: Single phase connection at LV for generators (Stage 4)

Deliverable:

Proposal defining the Stage 5 network model

 

 

Project

S0513: Single phase connection at LV for generators (Stage 5)

Deliverable:

Report on Model findings

 

 

Project

S0515: Increasing levels of embedded generation .....

Deliverable:

Interim report 

Deliverable:

Final Report

 

 

Project

S0517: CHP and high efficiency embedded generation media - emerging trends and opportunities, post Kyoto

Deliverable:

Report, with recommendations 

 

 

Project

S0520: Software to asses the impact of embedded generation upon the distribution network (Stage 1)

Deliverable:

Short Report tabulating current usage, capabilities and unfulfilled needs

 

 

Project

S0520: Software to asses the impact of embedded generation upon the distribution network (Stage 2)

Deliverable:

User Requirement  and Software Design Specifications

 

 

Project

S0522: Voltage control and Embedded Generation (Stage 1)

Deliverable:

A report describing the available AVC relays, their characteristics and                                       recommendations for critical criteria

 

 

Project

S0522: Voltage control and Embedded Generation (Stage 2)

Deliverable:

Stage 3 proposal

 

 

Project

S0522: Voltage control and Embedded Generation (Stage 3)

Deliverable:

A report on findings - Due for completion at year end (Financial year)

 

 

Project

S0525: Transformer saturating effect of DC from Embedded Generation (Stage 1)

Deliverable:

Summary of the current position and definition of necessary following work

 

 

Project

S0525: Transformer saturating effect of DC from Embedded Generation (Stage 2)

Deliverable:

Report on tests

 

 

Project

S0527: Earthing Measurements (Stage 1)

Deliverable:

Survey Report

 

 

Project

S0528: Electrical Energy Storage (Stage 1)

Deliverable:

Presentation at steering group meeting (6/5/98)

 "Review of Electrical Energy Storage Systems"

 

 

Project

S0530/S0027: Technical direction of the UK PV Experimental Programme (Phase 2)

Deliverable:

Interim Report on Experimental Programme Results

 

 

Project

S0533: Mobile Generator Earthing

Deliverable:

A best practice type guide for simple integration onto S0502 - Technical Guide

 

 

Project

S0537: Principles of witness testing for Embedded Generation

Deliverable:

A guide which clarifies the testing and witnessing requirements for G59                                      (to include test methods and example results)

1999/2000

Summary of Year 3 (1999/00) Deliverables

Project:

S0506 - Technical criteria for electrical integration of photovoltaic systems into electricity supply networks

Deliverable:

Publish connection guidelines

 

 

Project:

S0532: Generator Controller modeling

Deliverable:

Report on Stage 1 findings

 

 

Project:

S0533 - Mobile generator earthing

Deliverable:

A best practice type guide for simple integration on to S0502 - Technical Guide

 

 

Project:

S0534/S0642: Duos tariffs and other charges for Embedded Generation

Deliverable:

Report on the strengths and weaknesses of current charging methods

Deliverable

Report on improved charging methods.  Spreadsheet for improved formulation of charges.

 

 

Project

S0537: Principles of witness testing for Embedded Generation

Deliverable:

A guide which clarifies the testing and witnessing requirements for G59 (to include test methods and example results)

 

 

Project:

S0539: Effects of dc from embedded generation upon RCD's and single phase metering

Deliverable:

Report on initial experimental work with RCDs and information from manufacturers on other devices

 

 

Project:

S0540:  Network monitoring for the identification and clarification of generator loss of mains protection operations

Deliverable:

Short report on Stage 2 findings, detailing the setup and data obtained

 

 

Project:

S0541: Remote scheduling and management of embedded generation

Deliverable:

Report on Stage 1 findings

 

 

Project:

S0542: Connection at LV of Mobile Generators

Deliverable:

Connection document, detailing REC Survey results

 

 

Project:

S0543: Obtaining benefits from the connection of Embedded Generators

Deliverable:

A report detailing findings of the reliability and availability analysis

 

 

Project:

S0544: Network applications of the Superconducting Fault Current Limiter

Deliverable:

A report on the findings of the investigations

 

 

Project:

S0550:  Embedded Generation Network Design Concepts

Deliverable:

Summary report

 

 

Project:

S0552:  Embedded Generation Growth Areas

Deliverable:

Report on "Embedded Generation Growth Areas - A Watching Brief"

 

 

Project:

S0555:  Module 5 co-ordination

Deliverable:

Meetings and monthly reports

 

 

Project:

S0557:  Contribution from embedded generation

Deliverable:

Report on contribution from embedded generation to security of supply as seen in P2/5 and ACE report 51

 

 

Project:

S0558:  Operating Distribution Networks in Islanded Mode - the Issues

Deliverable:

Report on "Operating Distribution Networks in Islanded Mode - the Issues"

 

 

Project:

S0560:  New regulation, embedded generation and its effect on distribution networks

2000/2001

Summary of Year 4 (2000/2001) Deliverables

Project:

S0532:  Generator controller modelling - Stage 3

Deliverable:

Short briefing document on the findings in Tasks 1 to 3

Deliverable

Project meeting to determine way forward

 

 

Project:

S0540:  Network monitoring for the identification and clarification of generator loss of mains protection operations - Stage 3

Deliverable:

Short report on Tasks 1 & 2

 

 

Project:

S0547:  Ancillary services market for distribution systems

Deliverable:

Report on the review and analysis of ancillary services detailing their future application at distribution level

Deliverable:

Report on Stage 2 findings (detailed investigations into Distribution Ancillary Services)

 

 

Project:

S0550:  Embedded generation network design concepts - Stage 2

Deliverable:

Summary report

 

 

Project:

S0552:  Watching brief on embedded generation growth areas (Stage 2)

Deliverable:

Autumn briefing sheet (watching brief on embedded generation)

Deliverable:

Autumn presentation (watching brief)

Deliverable:

Winter briefing sheet (watching brief on embedded generation)

Deliverable:

Winter presentation (watching brief)

 

 

Project:

S0556:  Modelling SFCLs in network

Deliverable: