Projects
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| Reference Number | NIA_WPD_051 | |
| Title | Net Zero South Wales – Cross Vector Scenarios | |
| Status | Completed | |
| Energy Categories | Other Cross-Cutting Technologies or Research(Energy system analysis) 100%; | |
| Research Types | Applied Research and Development 100% | |
| Science and Technology Fields | ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) 100% | |
| UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation | Systems Analysis related to energy R&D (Other Systems Analysis) 100% | |
| Principal Investigator |
Project Contact No email address given National Grid Electricity Transmission |
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| Award Type | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Funding Source | Ofgem | |
| Start Date | 01 February 2020 | |
| End Date | 01 June 2020 | |
| Duration | ENA months | |
| Total Grant Value | £152,354 | |
| Industrial Sectors | Power | |
| Region | London | |
| Programme | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Project Contact , National Grid Electricity Transmission (99.998%) |
| Other Investigator | Project Contact , Western Power Distribution (0.001%) Project Contact , Wales and West Utilities (0.001%) |
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| Industrial Collaborator | Project Contact , Western Power Distribution (0.000%) |
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| Web Site | https://smarter.energynetworks.org/projects/NIA_WPD_051 |
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| Objectives | The project comprises of five stages:Stage 1 -Project clarification and baseline/pipeline data collation.Stage 2 - Extend and harmonise South Wales projection models.Stage 3 - Frame a high-level UK net-zero 2050 scenario.Stage 4 - Model net zero outcomes in South Wales to 2050.Stage 5 - Distribute net-zero sensitivity pathways geographically. Undertaking this assessment will: Provide WPD and WWU with a shared view of bottom-up and evidenced-based forecasts to inform their long-term investment planning. Enhance WPD and WWUs ability to identify likely future hotspots and pinch points within their networks, thus highlighting their key areas for network investment. Provide a basis to analyse the impact of changes in demand and supply on both the gas and electricity networks at a more granular level. Enable a better shared understanding of the likely impact of cross-vector disruptive technologies and sources of supply, including electric vehicles, alternative heating supply technologies (e.g. heat pumps), hydrogen blending/networks and biomethane. Provide evidence that WPD and WWUs network forecasting and investment planning are aligned with: o Different net zero pathways, and adaptive to the impacts of decarbonisation. o South Wales regional and local development and infrastructure priorities, specifically regional and local city region authorities and LEPs. o Welsh Governments objectives and policy priorities around energy supply, domestic and commercial energy use and decarbonisation.The methodology and learning in this analysis will also influence and improve future energy scenarios produced for other distribution networks, and lead to better investment outcomes for consumers. Develop a process and methodology by which both gas and electricity network operators can conduct local level joint scenario planning in a region or licence area. This would include identifying shared definitions and building shared operational understanding, geographical areas, approaches to assessing the evolution of energy generation and supply, along with changes in demand and flexibility. Understand the impacts of a set of net zero carbon pathways on the distribution network, within a single licence area. | |
| Abstract | Although the future will be increasingly multi-vector, there is no defined or inherent process for cross-vector network planning at licence area and local level. For example, network and geographical areas used in single vector planning do not currently align as they are conceived to address specific network infrastructure and operation in gas and electricity. There is currently no detailed understanding of the net zero implications on energy networks at a licence area and distribution network level, including understanding the uncertainties and interaction between multi-vector technologies (such as hydrogen)This project will develop a process and methodology by which both gas and electricity network operators can conduct local level joint scenario planning in a region or licence area and improve understanding of the impacts of a set of net zero carbon pathways on the distribution network, within a single licence area. | |
| Publications | (none) |
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| Final Report | (none) |
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| Added to Database | 02/11/22 | |
