Innovation in Electrical Networks
Iberdrola, through its subsidiary ScottishPower, has implemented an innovative active network management (ANM) technology in the United Kingdom. This smart system has enabled the connection of a 30 MW battery, bringing the project forward by three years and generating savings of €3,7 million.
The Group's subsidiary Iberdrola at the Reino Unido, ScottishPowerthrough its distributor ScottishPower Electricity North West[Company Name] has marked a milestone in electricity grid management with the connection of a large-scale 30 MW battery. The project, completed last July, was implemented using a pioneering real-time active grid management system, eliminating the need for costly and lengthy upgrades to the existing infrastructure.
ANM technology: real-time control for network efficiency
The implemented technology, known as Active Network Management (ANM) , represents a significant advance in the digitalization of the energy sector. This system continuously monitors the status of the electrical grid and acts automatically upon detecting potential constraints. By intelligently adjusting the energy flow in real time, ANM technology ensures safe, reliable, and optimized operation.
Since its commissioning, the system has been activated more than 400 times, demonstrating its high reliability and effectiveness. Thanks to its management capabilities, it has allowed the battery to operate almost normally, utilizing 99% of the available energy . This translates directly into greater operational efficiency, superior asset control, and a significant reduction in the risks associated with intermittent operation.
Strategic impact: Million-dollar savings and acceleration of renewable energy projects
The quantitative benefits of this implementation are remarkable. The use of the ANM system has allowed the battery connection to be brought forward by three years , a timeframe that would otherwise have been allocated to conventional grid reinforcement. This acceleration has resulted in an estimated saving of €3,7 million , optimizing the project's investment and return.
This project aligns with the global strategy of Iberdrola to advance in the digitization of its networks with smart solutions. The goal is to accelerate the integration of new renewable energy and storage assets, optimize the capacity of existing infrastructure, and ultimately strengthen the security of supply for end consumers in an energy transition context.
| Key Concept of the Project | Figure |
|---|---|
| Connected battery capacity | 30 MW |
| Estimated cost savings | 3,7 millones de euros |
| Advance in the start-up | Three years |
| ANM system activations | More than |
| Utilization of available energy | 99 % |
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