NIA SSEN 0079 Net Zero Service Termination 2 Project

Key Activities

This is a follow-on project from the Net Zero Service Termination Project (https://smarter.energynetworks.org/projects/nia_ssen_0055/), created to review the learnings and analyse them against the data containing whole customer load information. The original Net Zero Termination project highlighted the impact high loads, consistent with extended use, could have on a single-phase domestic cut-out. The scope of the project is to analyse over 200 customer properties with Low Carbon Technologies (LCTs) and gain greater understanding of the risks these devices may pose to the cut-out or service cables through possible thermal damage.

Expected Outcomes

The project will be run as a desktop study of the customer consumption data and the collected data from the original Net Zero Termination project. As a result of this project, we expect to have a better understanding of the impact high customer loads, driven by LCT usage, has on our equipment so we can make appropriate action. With this greater understanding of the risks involved and their potential root causes, we can begin to explore solutions for mitigating these risks.

Progress

The desktop study has been completed and the final report has been created. We are now moving ahead with plans to engage with relevant stakeholders within the other DNOs to discuss next steps and how best to use the findings from this project and the first Net Zero Termination project. We will also contact other external stakeholders within the ENAs LCT Steering group and the ENFG.

Collaborator

EA Technology Limited

Project Budget

£109,982

Start/End Date

October 2024 – September 2025

Project Manager

Phillip Clarke

Additional Resource

NIA SSEN 0079 : Net Zero Service Termination 2 Project : ENA Smarter Networks Portal