Episode 8

Network Capacity Explained

In this episode Simon talks to experts Brian Morehead (Senior Grid Connection Manager) and David McDonald (Technical Director) from eSmart Networks about network capacity, what it means and how to find out where it is so you can connect to the grid quicker.

HIGHLIGHTS

● What do we mean by capacity?

● Thermal capacity

● Finding the tipping point

● Volt rise and volt drop

● Reinforcing the network

● Fault levels

● Harmonics

● Charging current on long cables

● System stability and frequency

CONTACT US

● Visit our website at https://esmartnetworks.co.uk/

● Send us an email thegid@esmartnetworks.co.uk

● Follow us on Twitter @eSmartNetworks1

● LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/esmart-networks

● YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm1xJpPsmcC2zrqg-6Qn-XQ?app=desktop



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Brian Moorhead

Brian MoorheadMEng MIET Assoc CIPD Is currently lead Grid connections manager at eSmart Networks, heading up their UK wide grid consultancy team.

Brian is a former power academy scholar and has spent his whole career in the power industry across a range of roles focused on connecting renewables, battery storage, EV charging and industrial electrification to the grid. Brian is also a member of the local Northern Ireland IET committee.