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Case Study: Effective DSO Management

Updated: May 29

Saving €75,000 in generator costs



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BACKGROUND

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We were notified of a 25-day outage over three block to connect a new asset near our operational windfarm. The DSO informed us that no back-feed would be available, and as a result generators would be required to all turbines. Effective project and DSO management was required to ensure the windfarm did not incur unnecessary costs during this time.




ENERGYPRO ACTIONS


  1. Engineering controls were placed to ensure that turbines would not produce power but could draw sufficient power to support the house load for the substation and turbines.

  2. This control methodology was proposed to the DSO and agreed.

  3. The windfarm remained powered for the duration of the network substation outage

  4. We also negotiated with the DSO so that they brought forward routine maintenance on the DSO station to maximise the benefits of the outage



RESULTS


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Tail-fed power was supplied to the windfarm, removing any requirement for generators at the windfarm, and saving the windfarm owner over €75,000. This approach was then formalised with the DSO for future outages on similar assets.




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“We work hand-in-hand with the OEMs and DNOs to ensure that any project losses are minimised.”"


Pádraig Lancaster
Key Account Manager






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About the Author

Emily Beattie, Office Administrator

Emily is an experienced administrator with over 20 years’ experience – she is enthusiastic about assisting EnergyPro's growth and development as a leading Renewable Energy Asset Management company. Read more about Emily here.






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