tDasa develops methodology for determining the condition of the ...

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tDasa develops methodology for determining the condition of the low-voltage grid The increase in fluctuating sustainable energy sources leads to another use of the electricity network. There will be increasing generation in the low-voltage grid, for example. Consumption in the low-voltage grid changes and will possibly increase. But what is the current condition of the low-voltage grid? The tDASA project develops a methodology to be able to determine the condition.

Reason: little if any knowledge of the condition of the low-voltage grid

Result: cost savings and curbing low-voltage grid outage durations

Project: tDasa develops methodology for determining the condition of the lowvoltage grid

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The energy transition means society is becoming increasingly dependent on the low-voltage grid. The current quality of this grid is, however, unknown. The grids have been in the ground for decades, and at present there is no way to determine their condition. The slightly increasing outage frequency demonstrates that replacement is required, but when and which parts must be replaced is unclear.

With this technology and methodology, when a part of the lowvoltage grid must be replaced and when this can be justifiably postponed can be assessed much more effectively. This provides an immediately contribution to limiting the grid’s outage duration. The total associated savings could soon amount to millions of euros each year for the Netherlands. Across Europe the amount would be a multiple of this.

Locamation, Enexis, TNO and Eindhoven University of Technology

The tDASA project aims at the development of a methodology and technology for determining the condition of the low-voltage grid. The methodology and technology must contribute to the costeffective replacement of parts of the low-voltage grid. This must also ensure a maximum effect in maintaining and improving the reliability of the electricity supply. The methodology can be used to make a distinction between fluctuations due to changes in energy consumption and fluctuations caused by the poor condition of the low-voltage grid. The associated value model gives an understanding of the relation between cost and performance (in terms of services). A well-reasoned decision can then be made as to whether or not to proceed with replacement.

Project details Title: Technology for Distribution Area Situational Awareness in Electrical Networks (tDASA) Main contractor: Locamation Contact person: F. Baldinger Address: Beitelstraat 2, 7556 NB Hengelo Telephone number: (0031) 74 255 2190 M: (0031) 6 5157 9893 Email: Frank.Baldinger@Locamation.nl

Website: www.locamation.nl Partners: Enexis, TNO and Eindhoven University of Technology Duration: 01.01.2013 – 31.12.2016 Innovation agenda: Top sector Energy TKI Switch2SmartGrids 2012 Project number: TKISG02009