Synchronisation Network for Monitoring of Low Voltage Electricity Networks SYNET

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Title
Synchronisation Network for Monitoring of Low Voltage Electricity Networks SYNET

CoPED ID
43f747f3-875f-42c1-a578-52feeaade52c

Status
Closed


Value
£73,420

Start Date
Aug. 31, 2012

End Date
Dec. 31, 2012

Description

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The SYNET Project is a proof of market study which aims to explore the market potential and
technical options for a new type of Smart Grid sensor for monitoring Low Voltage (LV)
electricity networks operated by Distribution Network Operators (DNOs).
LV networks form the final link in the chain supplying electricity to consumers are
traditionally predictable one way networks and have not been monitored. However,
introduction of renewable energy sources and electric vehicles to the grid are making
management of such networks much more problematic.
SYNET proposes an innovative, integrated monitoring platform which goes far beyond the
traditional ‘electricity meter style’ monitoring device. It aims to provide a cost effective,
integrated, real time picture of each LV network by utilising sensors placed not just in the
substations, but also downstream on the low voltage feeder cables.
By combining broadband powerline communications with real time ‘synchrophasor’
measuring techniques it will enable DNOs to gain a much better understanding of their LV
networks, leading to more effective utilisation of renewables within the network as well as
increased reliability, lower downtime and better fault analysis.

Subjects by relevance
  1. Electrical power networks
  2. Renewable energy sources
  3. Networks (societal phenomena)
  4. Distribution of electricity
  5. Electricity market
  6. Electrical engineering
  7. Data communications networks
  8. Smart grids
  9. Electricity meters (devices)
  10. Voltage

Extracted key phrases
  1. Low Voltage Electricity Networks SYNET
  2. Synchronisation Network
  3. LV network
  4. Electricity network
  5. SYNET Project
  6. Distribution Network Operators
  7. Way network
  8. Low voltage
  9. Smart Grid sensor
  10. Low voltage feeder cable
  11. Electricity meter style
  12. Market study
  13. Market potential
  14. Real time picture
  15. Renewable energy source

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UKRI project entry

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