Assessing the value of active constrained connection managers for distribution networks

This paper presents the technical considerations and economics of a number of solutions that would allow a greater installed capacity of distributed generation to be connected to, and operated within, the distribution network. After describing the various solutions, an energy yield and financial evaluation demonstrates that an active constrained connection manager informed by dynamic thermal ratings is the most attractive solution for developers wishing to connect distributed generation to this case study network when compared to alternative solutions.