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2019-5 Leaflet
2019-5 Leaflet
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m.delville@aim-association.org
September 2021
C I R E D. N E T
Background Scope Structure
of the final report
The low voltage (LV) distribution network, traditionally The objective of this working group is to formulate the This report enumerates the pre-requisites for LV
radial with basic protections and a low observability requirements for real-time monitoring of the LV network – monitoring, has a section with the results of a
level, is facing a deep evolution due to the development fault location, current and voltage constraints – and LV survey made to 20 DSOs around the world, which
of distributed energy resources and information and control functions (voltage, demand response, vehicle-to-grid) was used to detail a state of the art monitoring and
communication technologies. Depending on how highlighting specifications in terms of new devices, information control of LV network. The report also focus on:
they are operated, the LV assets can bring technical and communication infrastructures, algorithms but also
― Monitoring of LV networks as a way to improve
limitations to the low voltage network up to the medium standardization and security issues. This report was enriched
power quality and to support network planning;
voltage (MV) one. Nevertheless, smart devices, such with the learnings and experience gathered from existing
as smart meters can bring data, opening doors to demonstration or real projects. ― Four control functions: voltage control, self-
advanced monitoring and control of the LV system healing function, active power management and
and its assets. Many benefits are expected such as the automatic phase balancing.
improvement of reliability, maintenance and investment
The last section of the report provides the final
allocation, the increase of hosting capacity and even
recommendations for their deployment on the field.
the provision of services to the MV network.
I N T E R N AT I O N A L C O N F E R E N C E
ON ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION