LV Grid Monitoring and Visibility

New demands on the network from the way we heat/cool or power our homes to the cars we drive are changing the traditional power flows and role of the electricity network. Visibility and reliability of the Low Voltage (LV) network is now a key consideration for network operators...

The transformation of the energy system to support the introduction and scaling up of distributed energy resources (DERs) is putting pressure on the grid as never before. As we get ready for a future with far greater use of solar power electric vehicles, battery storage and smart tech, we face a new reality.

The more DERs that are connected to our network, the greater the burden on the LV grid. The increased demand and use of renewable energy resources have made monitoring a priority at all levels – not just high and medium voltage. As we continue our transition to Net Zero, data, particularly that from the low voltage network, will become increasingly important. This makes LV monitoring a key enabling technology for the transition to DSO and future networks.

This article discusses:

• Benefits of LV monitoring
• System architecture of a LV substation monitoring device
• Typical use cases
• Case study on improving LV network performance