In order to increase capacity of the electricity network at a low cost and to facilitate the transition to a low carbon economy, Distribution Automation will offer significant savings, and will enable generation and demand to connect to the network faster.
Utility DA upgrades are a necessity in supporting the proliferation of distributed renewables and electric vehicles. New capacitor banks, voltage regulators, load tap changers, as well as the retrofit of older units with monitoring and control modules to allow for feeder, substation, or system-wide coordination will be crucial for the next generation grid.
Speakers include:
• John Kirkwood, Automation Manager, Scottish Power Energy Networks Distribution
• Stewart A Reid, Future Networks and Policy, SSE
• David Trebolle, Manager – Active Networks, Grid Control & Advanced Networks Analysis, Gas Natural Fenosa
• Jan Ove Gjerde, SVP R&D, Statnett
• Sjors van der Heijden, Advisor, Asset Management, Enexis
• Karin Lomholt Finnemann, Head of Department, Grid Development, Dong Energy
The conference will also showcase the latest on self-healing grids, voltage optimisation, data security and analysis through case studies from different stakeholders including utilities and technology companies. For more information, please visit: http://www.smi-online.co.uk/2012distribution-automation24.asp