Project: Sensor network metrology for the determination of electrical grid characteristics

As electricity networks evolve to accept more distributed renewable generation, it is vital that sufficient information exists for their management and control, enabling grid stability and reducing the possibility of blackouts. Much of the necessary information is gathered through sensor networks. However, the majority of research into these networks is carried out only in simulation and often assumes that the impedances and structure of the analysed networks are fixed and known. This project aims to develop techniques to enhance the capabilities of sensor networks. Reliable uncertainties will be assigned to real network parameters, estimates made to fill in missing information and new algorithms for optimal sensor placement will be validated by demonstrating them on model smart grids. The results will improve the monitoring and knowledge of electrical distribution grids and enable more secure and reliable grids with reduced carbon emissions. This will help meet EU targets and stimulate the renewable energy market.

Acronym	ENG63 GridSens (Reference Number: ENG63)
Duration	01/06/2014 - 31/05/2017
Project Topic	Metrology
Project Results (after finalisation)	See Website
Website	visit project website
Network	EMRP
Call	EMRP Call 2013 - Energy and Environment

Project partner

Number	Name	Role	Country
1	NPL Management Limited	Coordinator	United Kingdom
2	Fundación para el Fomento de la Innovación Industrial	Partner	Spain
3	Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt	Partner	Germany
4	Slovenský Metrologický Ústav	Partner	Slovakia
5	Turkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Arastirma Kurumu	Partner	Türkiye
6	VSL B.V.	Partner	Netherlands
7	Fundacion Circe Centro de investigacion de recursos y consumos energeticos	Observer	Spain
8	Technische Universitaet Clausthal	Observer	Germany
9	University of Strathclyde		United Kingdom
10	Technische Universiteit Eindhoven		Netherlands