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in supply and demand , as we have moved away from what was the secure and readily dispatchable supply from centralised fossil-fuelled generation assets .”
Low-voltage network insights will be made possible thanks to the Amp X ’ s proprietary smart transformer – also known as ‘ Smart Tx ’ – which will replace conventional transformers within the distribution network to resolve the challenges that network operators have been facing as a result of the increased penetration of Distributed Energy Resources ( DERs ). “ Historically , distribution network transformers have been passive pieces of hardware that were not smart or digitalised . It wasn ’ t necessary , or even possible . There were no electric vehicles , solar PV or other assets that impacted grid stability , and the technology didn ’ t exist to gather , analyse and make use of the data that could be gathered from these nodes within the grid ,” Dr . Di Martino says .
“ Now we ’ re seeing more homes with solar panels and batteries , and in the future , single streets may have dozens of EVs recharging in the evenings or feeding power back into the grid . Having network insights is critical in order for Distribution System Operators to maintain secure and reliable supply , whilst avoiding unnecessary and costly network reinforcements .”
“ Our smart transformer is going to help stabilise voltage dynamically – which is an increasingly significant challenge for network operators – as well as optimise power factor which will make the transport of electricity across the network more efficient and less costly . The Amp X Smart Tx is also able to act in conjunction with other Smart Tx units and other assets managed by the Amp X platform , in order to provide synthetic inertia into the system , hence helping it remain in balance ,” explains Dr . Di Martino .
“ The Amp X Smart Tx will be deployed on grid in the U . K . in a few weeks ’ time and will be the first smart transformer for the low-voltage network .”
Leveraging the value of utility-scale electricity Amp has several major upcoming projects in the works – Renewable Energy Hub of South Australia , community solar farms in the US , and a recently acquired wind portfolio in Spain . The Amp X digital energy platform enables the profitability of battery energy storage assets to be maximised .
“ This is a core part of what we do , and that ’ s why we started optimising the dispatch of Amp assets in North America :
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