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Networks
Transmission and distribution networks are key vectors in delivering renewable energy sources to end users. Econnect specialises in working with network businesses to achieve successful low risk and low cost integration of renewables.
Econnect’s network specialisms include:
Compliance
Econnect takes a leading international role in grid codes and compliance. This includes working with wind turbine manufacturers to develop electrical and mechanical models...[more] |
Network Stability
In some cases even though grid codes are not applicable or have not yet been developed, the stability of a network can still be critical....[more] |
Private Networks
There is increasing interest in private networks in order to integrate renewable energy, smart metering and load / demand side management (DSM)...[more] |
Innovations for Networks
In Great Britain the regulator Ofgem has created the Innovation Funding Incentive (IFI) to encourage R&D and Regulated Power Zones (RPZs)...[more] |
High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC)
In the future with the development of renewable energy resources in more remote areas, including offshore wind and marine renewables, HVDC... [more] |
Examples of projects:
Dummuies Wind Farm (Scotland)
Hybrid FACTS (12.25MW)
The scope of service was to provide for the design, supply and installation of a hybrid FACTS ( Flexible AC Transmission System) incorporating a combination of...[more] |
Islanded Operation of Distribution Networks (UK)
Commercial, Technical & Modelling
The report details the work undertaken for the investigation into the technical, commercial and regulatory benefits and risks from the operation of distributed generation (DG) to power an islanded section of distribution network...[more] |
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