Western Power Distribution (WPD) is ramping up its EV and low-carbon technology (LCT) monitoring service with a new tool utilising artificial intelligence (AI).
Exports of battery storage and solar PV have seen “exponential” growth as weather independent generation falls to less than 40%, according to data from ElectraLink and the Renewable Energy Association (REA).
Around 15,000 electric vehicles and solar installs previously unknown to Western Power Distribution’s (WPD) network have been identified following a landmark project.
Historic datasets and artificial intelligence are to be used to help Western Power Distribution (WPD) predict where new energy technologies like electric vehicles or solar panels will be deployed in the future.
National Grid now has access to the half hourly settlement data of almost all export sites connected to the distribution network, giving it visibility over the renewable generation that it has previously only be able to register as negative demand.