A Smart MV/LV-substation that improves power quality, reliability and load profile

Because of the increasing penetration of distributed generation and developments in the power demand, the power flows in LV and MV distribution grids will increasingly fluctuate in the near future. To manage these fluctuations while maintaining power quality and reliability, a Smart MV/LV-substation has been designed by a Dutch consortium. A prototype of this station has been built and is currently tested. Tests take place both in the Flex Power Grid Lab in Arnhem (NL) and in a live test grid of the Dutch grid operator Liander.