Sample Projects
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Energy Market - Virtual Power Plant (VPP)
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This project demonstrates an large distribution network. The system includes an interactive energy market where flexibility services (Active Power and Reactive Power) can be procured as part of an energy market for balancing services.
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Generation Predictor
Main Functionality :
The Predictor provides short and long range predictions of Generation for use in the decision making processes. It uses neural forecasting to predict DER output based on historical data and current weather forecasts , date time and other factors. It supports an active learning process where the neural model is continually learning from historical data to optimise the accuracy of the predictions.
Main Functionality :
Virtual Power Plant
The Virtual Power Plant Module (VPP) can provide ongoing MW and MVAr support services at the point of delivery i.e. the Grid Supply Point. The VPP module determines the amount of MW and MVAr available in realtime from each of the participating DERs , allowing for network constraints and provides an aggregated MW and MVAr
Future Services / Congestion Forecasting
Main Functionality :
Congestion forecasting integrates demand and generation predictions with thermal and voltage constraint management. Driven by the NOVA Prediction engine and live weather forecasts this module identifies possible network constraints and the level of DER curtailment required to mitigate them. The results can then be reported to planning engineers or utilised by market based modules to procure services ahead of time.
Demand Prediction
Main Functionality :
The Predictor provides short and long range predictions of system loads for use in the decision making processes. It uses neural forecasting to predict demand based on historical data. It supports an active learning process where the neural model is continually learning from historical data to optimise the accuracy of the predictions.
Energy Market Process Flow
Level 3 - Control Centre
Level 2 - Substation
Level 1 - Field
DMS / SCADA
Core
Distribution RTUs
DER Interface
Centralised (Direct)
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System Deployed at Level 3 with a datalink directly from the Level 3 Control system to the DERs. The Level 3 System interfaces with the DMS / SCADA System. Automation is deployed centrally.