DocumentCode
535587
Title
Technical requirements of smart electric power distribution networks in the UK
Author
O´Malley, G. ; Wu, J. ; Jenkins, N.
fYear
2010
fDate
Aug. 31 2010-Sept. 3 2010
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
6
Abstract
The UK is striving to make the transition to a low carbon economy, whilst securing sustainable energy supplies for consumers for a future in which fossil fuel natural resources are not guaranteed. Transforming the UK distribution networks using a Smart Grid concept is seen as one of the means to satisfy the future energy requirements of the UK. The Smart Grid concept is ambiguous and much debated globally and its interpretations vary. This paper explores the technical requirements of a UK Smart Grid. Options and considerations are then reviewed for meeting the basic functional requirements of adopting the Smart Grid concept.
Keywords
distribution networks; smart power grids; UK distribution network; carbon economy; smart electric power distribution network; smart grid; sustainable energy; Circuit faults; Control systems; Distributed power generation; Electricity; Load management; Smart grids; Active Network Management; Demand Response; Distribution Networks; Smart Grid;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC), 2010 45th International
Conference_Location
Cardiff, Wales
Print_ISBN
978-1-4244-7667-1
Type
conf
Filename
5649144
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