Distribution Networks

The transition of power generation to renewable energy sources, which is progressing on a global scale, causes changes in the requirements regarding the planning and operation of reliable distribution networks. For example, more than 90% of the installed capacity of peripheral generating plants in Germany have already been connected to the heterogeneous distribution network levels of the low-, medium- and high-voltage networks. For the network operators, the statutory obligation to connect renewable energy sources results in high requirements to maintain technically safe and stable networks. So far, these requirements have been met by expanding the grid territories primarily in rural areas.

DIgSILENT assists distribution network operators with the optimal planning and design of their networks.

Consulting Services - Overview

  • Target network planning
  • Structured analysis of given network topologies; concepts for change
  • Comprehensive assessment of connection concepts (e.g. looping in and T-branches)
  • Voltage profile optimisation
  • Reactive power exchange with other networks (distribution, transmission level)
  • Analyses of load profiles
  • Technical and economic assessments
  • Determination of the power loss on all network levels based on real or specific reference network
  • Network restructuring and optimisation
  • Power Quality analyses (e.g. measurements and simulation)
  • Harmonic analysis including multiple voltage levels, background distortion
  • Design of compensation systems
  • Reliability assessment of distribution networks
  • Optimised integration of peripheral generating plants (objective: minimum network expansion)
  • Connection request assessments and determination of potentially necessary network enhancements
  • Identification of regional characteristics in distribution networks
  • Specified and regional requirements regarding the electrical properties of generating plants
  • Islanding and network restoration
  • Assessment of neutral point treatment concepts
  • Optimal future neutral point treatment
  • Interaction of neutral point treatment and requirements regarding earthing systems
  • Objective assessment of damage; analyses of the cause of damage
  • Quality of supply as part of the security of supply
  • Electromagnetic fields (e.g. in public areas)

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