Projects

Large-scale Generation and Load Connections

Technical engineer for several large-scale solar, wind and industrial connections within the distribution network. These connections ranged from 4MW to 100MW in size. My involvement in these projects included:

• Technical lead for EMT (PSCAD) and RMS (PSS/E) modelling of control system tuning and performance

• Quasi-dynamic network modelling to understand constraints and network impacts

• Harmonic and power quality assessments

• Provided assessment against, and guidance on National Electricity Rules (NER)

• Developed Python scripting tools to streamline assessment process

Microgrid and Isolated System Test (MIST) Facility - Control System

Technical lead on the scoping, design, construction and commissioning of diesel generation and hybrid (solar and battery) control system for multi-MW, $6 million generation test facility.

Highlights:

• Control system delivered under budget and to scope

• Delivered legacy (PLC-based) and future (ComAp) control systems to demonstrate control system transition

Distribution Synchrophasor Trial

Network SME involved in initiation and early delivery of $20 million project to develop, install and trail synchrophasor technology within a distribution network setting.

LV Statcom Deployment

Technical SME leading $2.8 million project to deploy low voltage (LV) statcoms as a tool to manage LV network voltage regulation. Project covered end-to-end stewardship of technology from specification, procurement, delivery and installation of 20 sites, and establishment of lifecycle management processes.

Highlights:

• Project delivered under budget and to scope

• Developed real-time remote monitoring solution to monitor performance of LV statcoms

Large-scale Automated Hosting Capacity Assessment Tool

Developed hosting capacity assessment algorithm to assess solar PV hosting capacity for entire distribution network at a feeder-level using Monte Carlo simulation, machine learning and big data analytics.

Highlights:

• Successfully delivered hosting capacity assessment for circa 5,000 distribution feeders using scalable methodology

PAS55 / ISO55000 Gap Assessment

Lead on ISO55000:2014 gap analysis for major UK distribution utility and developed several tools and documents to streamline the assessment process. Delivered assessment including pathway and recommendations to achieve ISO55000:2014 compliance.