Distribution grids in industrial areas are under pressure to increase the utilization of the existing grid and to build more grid due to electrification of existing industries and new power-intensive industries. Distribution system operators (DSOs) are currently considering if and how they can use...
CINELDI is a research centre for environment-friendly energy research (FME), focusing on the future flexible, intelligent and robust electricity distribution grid. CINELDI has 29 partners from the Norwegian power industry. The partners are involved in the centre via research, laboratory activities...
This paper describes a set of future scenarios, reflecting the views and visions regarding smart grid of Norwegian distribution network companies, ICT (Information and communication technology) companies, manufacturing industry, and research and educational institutions. The scenarios are based...
The last few years, the demand for electricity has increased rapidly, and many distribution system operators (DSOs) have experienced a significant increase in connection requests. For the power grid to handle the increase in demand for electricity, the DSOs are facing a near future in which they may...
Dette notatet beskriver konseptet digital transformatorstasjon, og skisser relevante cyberrelaterte sårbarheter og mottiltak. For grunnleggende sikkerhetsnivå (basisnivå) anbefaler vi at det gjennomføres risikoanalyse med henblikk på cyberangrep for en representativ digital transformatorstasjon, at...
This paper presents a literature review of degradation models for overhead power line (OHL) components. These models are important for informing decisions on when, where, and how to best renew parts of OHLs. The OHL components are grouped into the categories: conductors (the components that...
This paper discusses the use of machine learning (ML) techniques to improve fault handling in distribution networks. The paper includes a short survey on the use of ML techniques in fault handling and shows that little published work has been done on using weather data and smart metering data as...
This paper provides an overview of methods for including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) into electric power grid planning. The general approach to grid planning is the same with and without BESS, but when BESS is included as an alternative, other methods are necessary, which adds significant...
This report summarises the results of a comprehensive strategy process in which the entire FME CINELDI consortium has been involved. CINELDI is a centre for environment-friendly energy research (FME) founded 8 years ago (2016-2024). CINELDI stands for “Centre for Intelligent Electricity Distribution...
This paper reports the results from a survey conducted in 2010/2011 among 14 Norwegian distribution system operators (DSOs) concerning their experiences with integration of distributed generation (DG) in distribution networks. The survey shows what kind of problems DSOs experience caused by DG...
The electric energy sector faces large challenges and needs for digital transformations. The introduction of intermittent renewable energy resources, increased demand, and new energy consumption patterns influence grid stability and security of supply. Moreover, the strained geopolitical...
The primary goal of the digitalization of substations is making them smaller, safer, and smarter. Substation digitalization is expected to impact all parts of the substation lifecycle, from design, engineering, installation, testing, operation, renewal, maintenance to...