Network Capacity Explained

Explanation of thermal capacity, volt rise and fault level capacity that effects electricity connections to the high voltage networks

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Episode #8
27th Jul, 2022

Network Capacity Explained

In this episode Simon talks to experts Brian Morehead (Senior Grid Connection Manager) and David McDonald (Technical Director) from eSmart Networks about network capacity, what it means and how to find out where it is so you can connect to the grid quicker.

HIGHLIGHTS

● What do we mean by capacity?

● Thermal capacity

● Finding the tipping point

● Volt rise and volt drop

● Reinforcing the network

● Fault levels

● Harmonics

● Charging current on long cables

● System stability and frequency

CONTACT US

● Visit our website at https://esmartnetworks.co.uk/

● Send us an email thegid@esmartnetworks.co.uk

● Follow us on Twitter @eSmartNetworks1

● LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/esmart-networks

● YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm1xJpPsmcC2zrqg-6Qn-XQ?app=desktop

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Meet your host

Brian Moorhead

Brian Moorhead MEng MIET Assoc CIPD is Grid Consultancy Director at eSmart Networks, heading up our UK-wide Grid Consultancy Team.

Brian has spent his whole career in the power industry across a range of roles focused on industrial electrification to the grid, connecting renewables, battery storage and EV charging.

His previous roles include Programme Management of Major Connections (11kV to 275kV) focused on Large Energy Users, Renewable and large-scale Battery Storage Projects; management of the DNO-ICP interface, developing grid policy at a nationwide level and client-facing project design & management.

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