Inform
Reference Number
NPG_SIF_007
Title
Inform
Status
Completed
Energy Categories
Other Power and Storage Technologies(Electricity transmission and distribution)
Research Types
Applied Research and Development
Science and Technology Fields
ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation
Not Cross-cutting
Principal Investigator
Project Contact
Northern Powergrid
Northern Powergrid
Award Type
Network Innovation Allowance
Funding Source
Ofgem
Start Date
01 October 2023
End Date
01 April 2024
Duration
6 months
Total Grant Value
£449,000
Industrial Sectors
Power
Region
Yorkshire & Humberside
Programme
Other Investigator
Project Contact, Northern Powergrid (Northeast) Limited
Project Contact, Northern Powergrid (Yorkshire) plc
Project Contact, Northern Powergrid (Yorkshire) plc
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Objectives
Abstract
The Inform Alpha proposal is to develop a Proof Of Concept (POC) self-serve online connection tool for HV sites wishing to decarbonise their heating systems through electrification. It will include innovative optioneering functionality, considering how energy efficiency measures, flexible connections and on-site energy storage can be used to reduce necessary network reinforcement to facilitate a connection and therefore costs of connection. This will remove barriers to decarbonisation by suggesting ways to reduce connection costs and decrease connection times. At beta, it is intended to role out the functionality throughout Northern Powergrid's licence areas, and fully automate all processes.
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08/01/25
