WATT’S HAPPENING?

Transform invisible network problems into compelling visual experiences

 

Problem Statement

As the distribution network evolves, the rapid increase in domestic solar PV, electrical vehicles, heat pumps, and home batteries is creating new voltage stability challenges. These fluctuations are often invisible to the public and difficult to quantify for many stakeholders. Without clear visualisation, it is hard to build shared understanding, influence policy, or inspire collaborative action.

Your Challenge

Design an engaging visualization that reveals voltage stability issues OR network constraints to non-technical audiences. Your solution should make people care about a problem they can’t see. Focus on ONE specific aspect (voltage fluctuations, peak demand, renewable integration) and make it crystal clear through interactive dashboards, data animations, or creative visual metaphors.

This could involve

  • Real-time visualisations, voltage trends, and constraints
  • Interactive tools that show how customer behaviour such as EV charging times can impact voltage stability.
  • Personalised insights showing how customers can adapt their usage to the grid.
  • Integration of external datasets.
  • Visual formats for different audiences.

Other Criteria

  • Think beyond current systems – be bold, visionary, and creative.
  • Keep solutions accessible and for inclusive for all user groups.
  • Prioritise customer empowerment, education, and engagement.
  • Consider long-term scalability and compatibility with future energy systems.

Judging Criteria

  • Innovation and Creativity
  • Customer Impact and Accessibility
  • Technical Feasibility
  • Scalability and Integration Potential with DNO Systems.

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