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CAPABILITY – LUCY ELECTRIC

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CASE STUDY

From DNO to DSO

Power generation, including offshore wind

The adoption of cleaner energy sources and the drive to net zero have led to more distributed power generation, making usage increasingly unpredictable. This means that understanding loads on networks and demand for electricity requires new technologies that can monitor the grid and report back to the Distribution Network Operator (DNO). Two of our DNO customers, SSEN and UK Power Networks, are already using Lucy Electric’s GridKey low-voltage monitoring and SYNAPS fault detection technologies to enable smarter and more resilient networks. The two technologies enable customers to adapt to the demands of an evolving energy network, providing visibility through data and fixing faults before they cause any interruptions. As a result, our digital solutions help minimise customer minutes lost and the potential for financial penalties. The capabilities enabled by Lucy Electric’s technology – including load profiling, advanced fault detection and monitoring of power quality – support our customers with the transition from DNO to Distribution System Operator (DSO), where networks will take an active and engaging role with smaller generation sources and consumers.

End-use applications: industrial, commercial, civic and residential

400kV

Step-up transformer

Secondary distribution: medium to low voltage stand-alone Ring Main Units (RMU), package substations, cabinets and cut outs

Distributed generation • Renewables: onshore wind and solar • Battery storage

Primary transmission

GridKey monitoring system with data analytics, SYNAPS AI fault detection, and Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) for connecting to utility control room

132kV

Connection solutions

Step-down transformer

Secondary distribution: overhead products

Denotes Lucy Electric’s role in the electric power supply chain.

Primary distribution 132kV to distribution voltages

Transmission

Distribution

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