Abstract
ABSTRACT This paper presents an overview of the current status of the development of the smart grid in Great Britain (GB). The definition, policy and technical drivers, incentive mechanisms, technological focus, and the industry's progress in developing the smart grid are described. In particular, the Low Carbon Networks Fund and Electricity Network Innovation Competition projects, together with the rollout of smart metering, are detailed. A more observable, controllable, automated, and integrated electricity network will be supported by these investments in conjunction with smart meter installation. It is found that the focus has mainly been on distribution networks as well as on real-time flows of information and interaction between suppliers and consumers facilitated by improved information and communications technology, active power flow management, demand management, and energy storage. The learning from the GB smart grid initiatives will provide valuable guidelines for future smart grid development in GB and other countries.
Highlights
The consensus among climate scientists is clear that humanmade greenhouse gases (GHG) are leading to dangerous climate change
In Great Britain (GB), the anticipated future decarbonized electrical power system is likely to rely on generation from a combination of renewables, nuclear generators, and fossil-fueled plants with carbon capture and storage (CCS) [2]
The United Kingdom (UK) has made significant progress to date in deploying smart grids and has made a considerable investment in smart grid research and demonstration projects. These projects have been delivered through a range of initiatives, including the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) price control model, which places great emphasis on supporting network innovation; and the creation of the £500 million Low Carbon Networks Fund (LCNF) and its successor, the Electricity Network Innovation Competition (ENIC)
Summary
The consensus among climate scientists is clear that humanmade greenhouse gases (GHG) are leading to dangerous climate change. Smart grid is widely recognized as the future of modern electrical power systems It involves modernizing existing networks, changing the way they operate, facilitating changes in the behavior of energy consumers, providing new services, and supporting the transition to a sustainable low-carbon economy [3]. The UK has made significant progress to date in deploying smart grids and has made a considerable investment in smart grid research and demonstration projects These projects have been delivered through a range of initiatives, including the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) price control model, which places great emphasis on supporting network innovation; and the creation of the £500 million Low Carbon Networks Fund (LCNF) and its successor, the Electricity Network Innovation Competition (ENIC). The learning from this work will provide valuable guidelines for future smart grid development in GB and other countries
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