Title :
Flexible plug and play low carbon networks enabling the integration of renewable energy
Author :
Georgiopoulos, S. ; Marantes, Cristiano ; Openshaw, Dave
Author_Institution :
UK Power Networks, UK
Abstract :
UK Power Networks has been awarded funding under Ofgem´s Low Carbon Networks Fund scheme, to develop the local distribution network using smart grid technologies. The `Flexible Plug and Play Low Carbon Networks´ (FPP) project aims to facilitate faster and cheaper connection of renewable generation onto the distribution network, by using innovative technical and commercial solutions. The FPP project is a £10 million project, which has started in January 2012 and will be concluded in December 2014.
Keywords :
distribution networks; power generation economics; smart power grids; FPP project; Ofgem Low Carbon Networks Fund scheme; UK power networks; distribution network; flexible plug and play low carbon networks; local distribution network; renewable energy integration; renewable power generation; smart grid technology;
Conference_Titel :
Integration of Renewables into the Distribution Grid, CIRED 2012 Workshop
Conference_Location :
Lisbon
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1--84919-628-4
DOI :
10.1049/cp.2012.0746
