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Dr. Padraig Lyons
School of Engineering, Newcastle University, Newcastle and ESB Networks, Ireland

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Journal article
Published: 14 August 2021 in Energy and Buildings
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Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs) are part of the solution to decarbonise the residential heating sector. The coefficient of performance (COP) is a measure of the instantaneous efficiency of a heat pump. The heat energy produced by an ASHP is deemed renewable if it meets a specified sustained COP over a period of time, e.g., a seasonal performance factor (SPF). Heat pump performance in situ often differs from laboratory test conditions. This paper explores the performance of ASHPs in a field trial of deeply retrofitted Irish houses. Analysis shows that all houses in the trial qualify as producing renewable heat but vary from the manufacturer’s laboratory test performance. ASHPs with ratings of 8.5 kW (11.2 kW) underperformed against the manufacturers COP values on average by 16 (24%) at outside temperatures of 7 °C, and 3 (11%) at outside temperatures of 2 °C. The paper evaluates statistical and machine learning models, including a random forest (RF) model, to predict COPs and compare the difference between the manufacturer’s laboratory COPs and the trial results.

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Michael Chesser; Pádraig Lyons; Padraic O'Reilly; Paula Carroll. Air source heat pump in-situ performance. Energy and Buildings 2021, 251, 111365 .

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Michael Chesser, Pádraig Lyons, Padraic O'Reilly, Paula Carroll. Air source heat pump in-situ performance. Energy and Buildings. 2021; 251 ():111365.

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Michael Chesser; Pádraig Lyons; Padraic O'Reilly; Paula Carroll. 2021. "Air source heat pump in-situ performance." Energy and Buildings 251, no. : 111365.

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Published: 26 June 2021 in Energies
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Peer-to-Peer (P2P), Transactive Energy (TE) and Community Self-Consumption (CSC) are exciting energy generation and use models, offering several opportunities for prosumers, micro-grids and services to the grid; however, they require numerous components to function efficiently. Various hardware devices are required to transmit data and control the generation and consumption equipment, whereas software is needed to use the gathered information to monitor and manage the hardware and energy trading. Data can be gathered from a variety of origins from within the grid and external sources; however, these data must be well-structured and consistent to be useful. This paper sets out to gather information regarding the hardware, software and data from the several archetypes available, focusing on existing projects and trials in these areas to see what the most-common hardware, software and data components are. The result presents a concise overview of the hardware, software and data-related topics and structures within the P2P, TE and CSC energy generation and use models.

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Brian O’Regan; Fabio Silva; Eoin O’Leidhin; Farah Tahir; Karen Mould; Barry Hayes; Vahid Hosseinnezhad; Ruzanna Chitchyan; Padraig Lyons. P2P, CSC and TE: A Survey on Hardware, Software and Data. Energies 2021, 14, 3851 .

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Brian O’Regan, Fabio Silva, Eoin O’Leidhin, Farah Tahir, Karen Mould, Barry Hayes, Vahid Hosseinnezhad, Ruzanna Chitchyan, Padraig Lyons. P2P, CSC and TE: A Survey on Hardware, Software and Data. Energies. 2021; 14 (13):3851.

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Brian O’Regan; Fabio Silva; Eoin O’Leidhin; Farah Tahir; Karen Mould; Barry Hayes; Vahid Hosseinnezhad; Ruzanna Chitchyan; Padraig Lyons. 2021. "P2P, CSC and TE: A Survey on Hardware, Software and Data." Energies 14, no. 13: 3851.

Review article
Published: 30 August 2020 in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
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The electrification of home heating is proposed as a low carbon solution in climate change action plans. It is therefore important to understand the energy efficiency and capability of heat pumps when deployed in the homes of end users. This paper presents a systematic literature review of Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP) field studies. The papers are reviewed with respect to the field study focus, and analysed in terms of the field study design, and the analysis methodologies applied to the gathered data. The review finds three main areas of focus: defrosting management, ASHP system management, and ASHPs as smart grid demand response components. The review also identifies what ASHP data is publicly available to assist other researchers in building, testing and analysing ASHP efficiency models. Finally, future research topics on the use of ASHPs in home heating are identified.

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P. Carroll; M. Chesser; P. Lyons. Air Source Heat Pumps field studies: A systematic literature review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 2020, 134, 110275 .

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P. Carroll, M. Chesser, P. Lyons. Air Source Heat Pumps field studies: A systematic literature review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 2020; 134 ():110275.

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P. Carroll; M. Chesser; P. Lyons. 2020. "Air Source Heat Pumps field studies: A systematic literature review." Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 134, no. : 110275.

Journal article
Published: 24 April 2019 in International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems
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Real-Time and Dynamic Thermal Ratings have been discussed in the literature as potential methods to increase network headroom, typically to allow the connection of distributed generators, mitigating the need for network reinforcement. The work presented in this paper considers the effectiveness of these techniques in terms of possible consumer connections as opposed to generation. A generalized temperature sensitive load modelling procedure is presented in order to derive representative demand group time-series profiles, and as such model the possible connections across the entire seasonal cycle. The procedure has been tested against real-world data taken from a rural 20 kV feeder in the North of England detailing the period October 2013–October 2014. This work was carried out as part of the LCNF funded Customer-Led Network Revolution (CLNR) smart grid project.

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Peter J. Davison; Pádraig Lyons; Philip C. Taylor. Temperature sensitive load modelling for dynamic thermal ratings in distribution network overhead lines. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems 2019, 112, 1 -11.

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Peter J. Davison, Pádraig Lyons, Philip C. Taylor. Temperature sensitive load modelling for dynamic thermal ratings in distribution network overhead lines. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems. 2019; 112 ():1-11.

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Peter J. Davison; Pádraig Lyons; Philip C. Taylor. 2019. "Temperature sensitive load modelling for dynamic thermal ratings in distribution network overhead lines." International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems 112, no. : 1-11.

Journal article
Published: 15 April 2019 in Applied Energy
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High-voltage direct current interconnection stations are increasingly used for long-distance electricity transport worldwide, due to efficiency and economic reasons. The identification and evaluation of cost-effective waste heat sources appropriate for recovery and reutilisation represent an opportunity that can improve the efficiency of high-voltage direct current stations, resulting in significant savings in energy consumption and reduction of the carbon footprint. The paper is the first to investigate the technological and economic feasibility of heat recovery at a major interconnector power station. Once identified the potential recoverable heat sources and evaluated the latest advancements in thermal energy recovery technology, a technological and economic analysis of two potential heat recovery strategies has been performed. While the heat-to-electricity technology was proved to be technologically but not economically feasible, the realisation of a combined liquid desiccant and evaporative cooling heat recovery strategy was proved to present the best economic performance with a payback period of about 5 years and a levelised cost of saved energy of 0.155 €/kWh, depending on the heat recovery and size of the system. Additional economic savings can be obtained for high-voltage direct current stations located in hot and humid climates, where the moisture removal ability of liquid desiccant technology could be particularly advantageous.

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Alessandro Giampieri; Zhiwei Ma; Janie Ling Chin; Andrew Smallbone; Pádraig Lyons; Imad Khan; Stephen Hemphill; Anthony Paul Roskilly. Techno-economic analysis of the thermal energy saving options for high-voltage direct current interconnectors. Applied Energy 2019, 247, 60 -77.

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Alessandro Giampieri, Zhiwei Ma, Janie Ling Chin, Andrew Smallbone, Pádraig Lyons, Imad Khan, Stephen Hemphill, Anthony Paul Roskilly. Techno-economic analysis of the thermal energy saving options for high-voltage direct current interconnectors. Applied Energy. 2019; 247 ():60-77.

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Alessandro Giampieri; Zhiwei Ma; Janie Ling Chin; Andrew Smallbone; Pádraig Lyons; Imad Khan; Stephen Hemphill; Anthony Paul Roskilly. 2019. "Techno-economic analysis of the thermal energy saving options for high-voltage direct current interconnectors." Applied Energy 247, no. : 60-77.

Journal article
Published: 14 March 2019 in International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems
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Grid frequency deviation occurs due to the power mismatch and is corrected by a series of control actions carried out by the generators. At present, the correction of the frequency deviation is limited by the ramp rates of generators, which depend on the inertia of their rotating masses. Under the increasing penetration of intermittent renewable energy sources, the task of frequency regulation becomes more demanding in terms of response times due to the frequent power mismatches and reduction of system inertia. An energy storage system (ESS) can be an effective means of regulating the frequency due to its general fast response characteristics. A comprehensive work package is developed in MATLAB/Simulink and Matpower to study how ESS can handle the rapid changes of frequency continuously within a specified window of its state of charge (SOC). This paper includes an IEEE 24-Bus grid network modeling, the sizing of ESS and also proposes ESS controllers with offset control algorithms as the sustainable solution for frequency regulation. As such, the modularity design of the test system allows various types of ESS or loads to be tested. The locations for ESS to be placed on the network are also identified for the best frequency regulation response without causing any grid voltage violations. Meanwhile, the scenarios of high penetration of photovoltaic systems and undersized ESS are also investigated. The results indicate that ESS is able to maintain the grid frequency under the intermittency of photovoltaic systems continuously.

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Zhi Xuan Tang; Yun Seng Lim; Stella Morris; Jia Liang Yi; Pádraig Lyons; Phil C. Taylor. A comprehensive work package for energy storage systems as a means of frequency regulation with increased penetration of photovoltaic systems. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems 2019, 110, 197 -207.

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Zhi Xuan Tang, Yun Seng Lim, Stella Morris, Jia Liang Yi, Pádraig Lyons, Phil C. Taylor. A comprehensive work package for energy storage systems as a means of frequency regulation with increased penetration of photovoltaic systems. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems. 2019; 110 ():197-207.

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Zhi Xuan Tang; Yun Seng Lim; Stella Morris; Jia Liang Yi; Pádraig Lyons; Phil C. Taylor. 2019. "A comprehensive work package for energy storage systems as a means of frequency regulation with increased penetration of photovoltaic systems." International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems 110, no. : 197-207.

Conference paper
Published: 22 May 2018 in IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science
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This project is about the development and integration of a real-time network simulator in the laboratory using hardware in the loop (HIL) for the purpose of frequency regulation. Frequency regulation is done using the energy storage system (ESS) and a real-time network test bed developed in the smart energy laboratory in Newcastle University. An IEEE Test System was built in the OPAL-RT network simulator to mimic the power grid with renewable energy sources. The study demonstrates the viability of using an ESS to regulate the frequency under an increased penetration of renewable energy sources.

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Y S Lim; Lee Cheun Hau; K Y Loh; K Y Lim; P F Lyons; P C Taylor. Viability of using energy storage for frequency regulation on power grid. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 2018, 154, 012012 .

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Y S Lim, Lee Cheun Hau, K Y Loh, K Y Lim, P F Lyons, P C Taylor. Viability of using energy storage for frequency regulation on power grid. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science. 2018; 154 (1):012012.

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Y S Lim; Lee Cheun Hau; K Y Loh; K Y Lim; P F Lyons; P C Taylor. 2018. "Viability of using energy storage for frequency regulation on power grid." IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 154, no. 1: 012012.

Journal article
Published: 01 October 2017 in Applied Energy
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D.M. Greenwood; K.Y. Lim; C. Patsios; Pádraig Lyons; Y.S. Lim; P.C. Taylor. Frequency response services designed for energy storage. Applied Energy 2017, 203, 115 -127.

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D.M. Greenwood, K.Y. Lim, C. Patsios, Pádraig Lyons, Y.S. Lim, P.C. Taylor. Frequency response services designed for energy storage. Applied Energy. 2017; 203 ():115-127.

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D.M. Greenwood; K.Y. Lim; C. Patsios; Pádraig Lyons; Y.S. Lim; P.C. Taylor. 2017. "Frequency response services designed for energy storage." Applied Energy 203, no. : 115-127.

Conference paper
Published: 01 October 2017 in CIRED - Open Access Proceedings Journal
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Ilias Sarantakos; Pádraig Lyons; Simon Blake; Philip Taylor; Liang Tao; Serdar Celik; Scott Rowland. Incorporating asset management into power system operations. CIRED - Open Access Proceedings Journal 2017, 2017, 1227 -1231.

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Ilias Sarantakos, Pádraig Lyons, Simon Blake, Philip Taylor, Liang Tao, Serdar Celik, Scott Rowland. Incorporating asset management into power system operations. CIRED - Open Access Proceedings Journal. 2017; 2017 (1):1227-1231.

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Ilias Sarantakos; Pádraig Lyons; Simon Blake; Philip Taylor; Liang Tao; Serdar Celik; Scott Rowland. 2017. "Incorporating asset management into power system operations." CIRED - Open Access Proceedings Journal 2017, no. 1: 1227-1231.

Journal article
Published: 03 August 2017 in Energies
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This paper evaluates meta-heuristic and deterministic approaches for distribution network voltage control. As part of this evaluation, a novel meta-heuristic algorithm, Cuckoo Search, is applied for distribution network voltage control and compared with a deterministic voltage control algorithm, the oriented discrete coordinate decent method (ODCDM). ODCDM has been adopted in a state-of-the-art industrial product and applied in real distribution networks. These two algorithms have been evaluated under a set of test cases, which were generated to represent the voltage control problems in current and future distribution networks. Sampled test results have been presented, and findings have been discussed regarding the adoption of different optimization algorithms for current and future distribution networks.

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Pengfei Wang; Jialiang Yi; Mansoureh Zangiabadi; Pádraig Lyons; Phil Taylor. Evaluation of Voltage Control Approaches for Future Smart Distribution Networks. Energies 2017, 10, 1138 .

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Pengfei Wang, Jialiang Yi, Mansoureh Zangiabadi, Pádraig Lyons, Phil Taylor. Evaluation of Voltage Control Approaches for Future Smart Distribution Networks. Energies. 2017; 10 (8):1138.

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Pengfei Wang; Jialiang Yi; Mansoureh Zangiabadi; Pádraig Lyons; Phil Taylor. 2017. "Evaluation of Voltage Control Approaches for Future Smart Distribution Networks." Energies 10, no. 8: 1138.

Conference paper
Published: 01 January 2016 in CIRED Workshop 2016
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Inspec keywords: voltage control; distributed power generation; distribution networks; load flow Subjects: Control of electric power systems; Voltage control; Power system control; Distribution networks; Distributed power generation

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T. Sayfutdinov; Pádraig Lyons; M. Feeney. Laboratory evaluation of a deterministic optimal power flow algorithm using power hardware in the loop. CIRED Workshop 2016 2016, 75 (4 .) -75 (4 .).

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T. Sayfutdinov, Pádraig Lyons, M. Feeney. Laboratory evaluation of a deterministic optimal power flow algorithm using power hardware in the loop. CIRED Workshop 2016. 2016; ():75 (4 .)-75 (4 .).

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T. Sayfutdinov; Pádraig Lyons; M. Feeney. 2016. "Laboratory evaluation of a deterministic optimal power flow algorithm using power hardware in the loop." CIRED Workshop 2016 , no. : 75 (4 .)-75 (4 .).

Journal article
Published: 26 November 2015 in IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy
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This paper presents a robust scheduling scheme for energy storage systems (ESSs) deployed in distribution networks to facilitate high penetrations of renewable energy sources (RES). This scheme schedules the charging and discharging of an ESS cognizant of state-of-charge (SoC) limits, transmission line real time thermal ratings (RTTR), and voltage constraints. Robust optimization (RO) has been adopted to deal with the uncertainty of RES output, load, and RTTR. Two methods have been introduced to estimate the tradeoff between the cost and the probability of constraint violations. The proposed scheduling scheme is tested on the IEEE 14 and 118 busbar networks with real load, generation, and RTTR profiles through Monte Carlo simulation (MCS). Test results show that the proposed scheme is able to minimize or curtail the probability of constraint violation to a desired level. In contrast, classical optimal power flow (OPF) approaches which do not consider uncertainty, when coupled with RTTR and ESS, result in a low PoS. At the same time, compared to conservative OPF approaches, the proposed scheme reduces the power and energy requirement of ESS.

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Jialiang Yi; Pádraig Lyons; Peter J. Davison; Pengfei Wang; Philip C. Taylor. Robust Scheduling Scheme for Energy Storage to Facilitate High Penetration of Renewables. IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy 2015, 7, 797 -807.

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Jialiang Yi, Pádraig Lyons, Peter J. Davison, Pengfei Wang, Philip C. Taylor. Robust Scheduling Scheme for Energy Storage to Facilitate High Penetration of Renewables. IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy. 2015; 7 (2):797-807.

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Jialiang Yi; Pádraig Lyons; Peter J. Davison; Pengfei Wang; Philip C. Taylor. 2015. "Robust Scheduling Scheme for Energy Storage to Facilitate High Penetration of Renewables." IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy 7, no. 2: 797-807.

Journal article
Published: 01 November 2015 in Applied Energy
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This work uses a probabilistic method to combine two unique datasets of real world electric vehicle charging profiles and residential smart meter load demand. The data was used to study the impact of the uptake of Electric Vehicles (EVs) on electricity distribution networks. Two real networks representing an urban and rural area, and a generic network representative of a heavily loaded UK distribution network were used. The findings show that distribution networks are not a homogeneous group with a variation of capabilities to accommodate EVs and there is a greater capability than previous studies have suggested. Consideration of the spatial and temporal diversity of EV charging demand has been demonstrated to reduce the estimated impacts on the distribution networks. It is suggested that distribution network operators could collaborate with new market players, such as charging infrastructure operators, to support the roll out of an extensive charging infrastructure in a way that makes the network more robust; create more opportunities for demand side management; and reduce planning uncertainties associated with the stochastic nature of EV charging demand

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Myriam Neaimeh; Robin Wardle; Andrew M. Jenkins; Jialiang Yi; Graeme Hill; Pádraig Lyons; Yvonne Hübner; Phil Blythe; Phil C. Taylor. A probabilistic approach to combining smart meter and electric vehicle charging data to investigate distribution network impacts. Applied Energy 2015, 157, 688 -698.

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Myriam Neaimeh, Robin Wardle, Andrew M. Jenkins, Jialiang Yi, Graeme Hill, Pádraig Lyons, Yvonne Hübner, Phil Blythe, Phil C. Taylor. A probabilistic approach to combining smart meter and electric vehicle charging data to investigate distribution network impacts. Applied Energy. 2015; 157 ():688-698.

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Myriam Neaimeh; Robin Wardle; Andrew M. Jenkins; Jialiang Yi; Graeme Hill; Pádraig Lyons; Yvonne Hübner; Phil Blythe; Phil C. Taylor. 2015. "A probabilistic approach to combining smart meter and electric vehicle charging data to investigate distribution network impacts." Applied Energy 157, no. : 688-698.

Journal article
Published: 12 October 2014 in Applied Energy
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The UK government’s CO2 emissions targets will require electrification of much of the country’s infrastructure with low carbon technologies such as photovoltaic panels, electric vehicles and heat pumps. The large scale proliferation of these technologies will necessitate major changes to the planning and operation of distribution networks. Distribution network operators are trialling electrical energy storage (EES) across their networks to increase their understanding of the contribution that it can make to enable the expected paradigm shift in generation and consumption of electricity. In order to evaluate a range of applications for EES, including voltage control and power flow management, installations have taken place at various distribution network locations and voltage levels. This article reports on trial design approaches and their application to a UK trial of an EES system to ensure broad applicability of the results. Results from these trials of an EES system, low carbon technologies and trial distribution networks are used to develop validated power system models. These models are used to evaluate, using a formalised methodology, the impact that EES could have on the design and operation of future distribution networks.

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P.F. Lyons; N.S. Wade; T. Jiang; P.C. Taylor; F. Hashiesh; M. Michel; D. Miller. Design and analysis of electrical energy storage demonstration projects on UK distribution networks. Applied Energy 2014, 137, 677 -691.

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P.F. Lyons, N.S. Wade, T. Jiang, P.C. Taylor, F. Hashiesh, M. Michel, D. Miller. Design and analysis of electrical energy storage demonstration projects on UK distribution networks. Applied Energy. 2014; 137 ():677-691.

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P.F. Lyons; N.S. Wade; T. Jiang; P.C. Taylor; F. Hashiesh; M. Michel; D. Miller. 2014. "Design and analysis of electrical energy storage demonstration projects on UK distribution networks." Applied Energy 137, no. : 677-691.

Journal article
Published: 06 February 2014 in IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid
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In this paper, a coordinated voltage control scheme utilizing electrical energy storage (EES) is presented, for future distribution networks with large, clustered distributions of low carbon technologies (LCTs) in terms of both feeder and phase location. The benefits of the EES integrated scheme over conventional voltage control schemes are demonstrated by realizing a set of network scenarios on a case study network both in simulation and in network in the loop (NIL) emulation at a smart grid laboratory facility. The case study uses a rigorously validated model of an actual GB distribution network with multiple EES installations. It was found that the EES integrated voltage control scheme is able to provide increased capability over conventional voltage control schemes and increase the value of EES to network operation.

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Pengfei Wang; Daniel H. Liang; Jialiang Yi; Pádraig Lyons; Peter J. Davison; Phillip C. Taylor. Integrating Electrical Energy Storage Into Coordinated Voltage Control Schemes for Distribution Networks. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid 2014, 5, 1018 -1032.

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Pengfei Wang, Daniel H. Liang, Jialiang Yi, Pádraig Lyons, Peter J. Davison, Phillip C. Taylor. Integrating Electrical Energy Storage Into Coordinated Voltage Control Schemes for Distribution Networks. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid. 2014; 5 (2):1018-1032.

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Pengfei Wang; Daniel H. Liang; Jialiang Yi; Pádraig Lyons; Peter J. Davison; Phillip C. Taylor. 2014. "Integrating Electrical Energy Storage Into Coordinated Voltage Control Schemes for Distribution Networks." IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid 5, no. 2: 1018-1032.

Conference paper
Published: 01 January 2013 in 22nd International Conference and Exhibition on Electricity Distribution (CIRED 2013)
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D. Hollingworth; D. Miller; G. Hodges; R. Mukherjee; P. Lyons. A network planning and design decision support tool for integration of low carbon technologies and solutions. 22nd International Conference and Exhibition on Electricity Distribution (CIRED 2013) 2013, 1 .

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D. Hollingworth, D. Miller, G. Hodges, R. Mukherjee, P. Lyons. A network planning and design decision support tool for integration of low carbon technologies and solutions. 22nd International Conference and Exhibition on Electricity Distribution (CIRED 2013). 2013; ():1.

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D. Hollingworth; D. Miller; G. Hodges; R. Mukherjee; P. Lyons. 2013. "A network planning and design decision support tool for integration of low carbon technologies and solutions." 22nd International Conference and Exhibition on Electricity Distribution (CIRED 2013) , no. : 1.

Conference paper
Published: 01 January 2013 in 22nd International Conference and Exhibition on Electricity Distribution (CIRED 2013)
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P. Lyons; D. Hollingworth; D. Roberts; P.C. Taylor; R. Hetherington; D. Miller. Programmatic smart grid trial design development and analysis methodology. 22nd International Conference and Exhibition on Electricity Distribution (CIRED 2013) 2013, 1 .

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P. Lyons, D. Hollingworth, D. Roberts, P.C. Taylor, R. Hetherington, D. Miller. Programmatic smart grid trial design development and analysis methodology. 22nd International Conference and Exhibition on Electricity Distribution (CIRED 2013). 2013; ():1.

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P. Lyons; D. Hollingworth; D. Roberts; P.C. Taylor; R. Hetherington; D. Miller. 2013. "Programmatic smart grid trial design development and analysis methodology." 22nd International Conference and Exhibition on Electricity Distribution (CIRED 2013) , no. : 1.

Conference paper
Published: 01 October 2012 in 2012 3rd IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe (ISGT Europe)
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This paper presents a new application of electrical energy storage (EES) systems and demand side response (DSR) operating collaboratively to enable voltage control within distribution networks. This work has been carried out as part of the Customer Led Network Revolution (CLNR) project which is funded by Ofgem's Low Carbon Networks Fund. Modelling and simulation work is presented, which demonstrates the operation of the control system. Field trials will be carried out in 2012, to implement and evaluate the control systems on the case study network.

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J. Yi; P. Wang; P. C. Taylor; P. J. Davison; Pádraig Lyons; D. Liang; S. Brown; D. Roberts. Distribution network voltage control using energy storage and demand side response. 2012 3rd IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe (ISGT Europe) 2012, 1 -8.

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J. Yi, P. Wang, P. C. Taylor, P. J. Davison, Pádraig Lyons, D. Liang, S. Brown, D. Roberts. Distribution network voltage control using energy storage and demand side response. 2012 3rd IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe (ISGT Europe). 2012; ():1-8.

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J. Yi; P. Wang; P. C. Taylor; P. J. Davison; Pádraig Lyons; D. Liang; S. Brown; D. Roberts. 2012. "Distribution network voltage control using energy storage and demand side response." 2012 3rd IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe (ISGT Europe) , no. : 1-8.

Journal article
Published: 01 January 2010 in Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing
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Public low voltage feeders containing a mixture of several micro-sources, distributed energy storage units (ESUs) and controllable loads, which appear to the upstream distribution network as controllable entities, are known as MicroGrids. Through intelligent co-ordination of micro-generators and ESUs, coupled with demand side management techniques, MicroGrids have the potential to offer significant improvements in the commercial value and environrnental impact of installed micro-generators. Furthermore, using appropriate active control techniques, MicroGrids could potentially overcome the low voltage distribution network constraints associated with high levels of micro-generation. The reseazch described in this paper builds upon previous research carried out at Durham University, which proposed a preliminary distributed control approach for MicroGrids. The fast steps in this approach have now been implemented using agent technology on the laboratory based Experimental MicroGrid at Durham University. Results from this practical implementation of fast-stage agent-based control are presented and discussed. Finally, the agent-based controllers are evaluated based on their suitability to satisfy the specific control requirements of MicroGrids.

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Pádraig Lyons; P. Trichakis; P.C. Taylor; G. Coates. A Practical Implementation Of A Distributed Control Approach For Microgrids. Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing 2010, 16, 319 -334.

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Pádraig Lyons, P. Trichakis, P.C. Taylor, G. Coates. A Practical Implementation Of A Distributed Control Approach For Microgrids. Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing. 2010; 16 (2):319-334.

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Pádraig Lyons; P. Trichakis; P.C. Taylor; G. Coates. 2010. "A Practical Implementation Of A Distributed Control Approach For Microgrids." Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing 16, no. 2: 319-334.

Conference paper
Published: 01 February 2009 in Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Energy
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Integration of different types of small-scale embedded generators (SSEGs) in the UK electricity supply system has become a key issue for distribution network operators, policy makers, energy producers and the research and development community. When regarded as separate entities, SSEGs offer minimal technical, economical or environmental benefits. However, intelligent coordination of large numbers of SSEGs coupled with energy storage and demand-side management techniques have the potential to maximise these benefits. This paper introduces the small-scale energy zone (SSEZ) concept, which aims to facilitate the proliferation of SSEGs by maximising their potential commercial and environmental benefits, while also ensuring that the associated technical challenges are overcome. A distributed control approach, realised through multi-agent systems technology, is proposed in order to satisfy the specific control requirements of an SSEZ. Moreover, an application of the proposed agent-based approach to the experimental SSEZ at Durham University is presented, focusing on overcoming steady-state voltage-rise issues. Results demonstrating the deployment of direct generation agents are presented and discussed, showing that active network management schemes employed within SSEZs have the potential to increase system performance, while also increasing the annual energy yield of the connected SSEGs. Integration of different types of small-scale embedded generators (SSEGs) in the UK electricity supply system has become a key issue for distribution network operators, policy makers, energy producers and the research and development community. When regarded as separate entities, SSEGs offer minimal technical, economical or environmental benefits. However, intelligent coordination of large numbers of SSEGs coupled with energy storage and demand-side management techniques have the potential to maximise these benefits. This paper introduces the small-scale energy zone (SSEZ) concept, which aims to facilitate the proliferation of SSEGs by maximising their potential commercial and environmental benefits, while also ensuring that the associated technical challenges are overcome. A distributed control approach, realised through multi-agent systems technology, is proposed in order to satisfy the specific control requirements of an SSEZ. Moreover, an application of the proposed agent-based approach to the experimental SSEZ at Durham University is presented, focusing on overcoming steady-state voltage-rise issues. Results demonstrating the deployment of direct generation agents are presented and discussed, showing that active network management schemes employed within SSEZs have the potential to increase system performance, while also increasing the annual energy yield of the connected SSEGs.

ACS Style

P. Trichakis; P. C. Taylor; Pádraig Lyons; R. Hair. Transforming low-voltage networks into small-scale energy zones. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Energy 2009, 162, 37 -46.

AMA Style

P. Trichakis, P. C. Taylor, Pádraig Lyons, R. Hair. Transforming low-voltage networks into small-scale energy zones. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Energy. 2009; 162 (1):37-46.

Chicago/Turabian Style

P. Trichakis; P. C. Taylor; Pádraig Lyons; R. Hair. 2009. "Transforming low-voltage networks into small-scale energy zones." Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Energy 162, no. 1: 37-46.