Reactive Power Exchange Application Capability Transfer (REACT)
Reactive Power Exchange Application Capability Transfer (REACT)
In the last two years, there have been significant difficulties in managing voltage levels during minimum demand periods. Analysis of this issue has shown that the root cause is related to the significant decline in reactive power relative to active power. While minimum active power demands have fallen by around 15% in the last five years, reactive power has declined by 50%. Current trends show that this reduction is broadly continuing across the country.
Led by National Grid, this project delivered a model which provides a better understanding of the challenge of managing voltage levels within licence standards. This will help us to plan for additional future reactive compensation requirements and give us a thorough understanding of the reactive power trend.
Timescales: May 2013 – May 2015.