Protection issues in the presence of power electronic converters in smart LV residential networks

The use of a power electronic converter to step-down the voltage at point connection individual residential houses is being considered in UK. This so that on existing low cables can be boosted, which would result an increase capacity without need for costly reinforcement. needed accommodate anticipated take-up new, low-carbon technologies such as electric vehicles and electro-heat. inclusion communications device also offers opportunity smart-grid functions managing local demand through control. study considers design this within context wiring regulations standards currently apply property. In particular, it found rating determined by co-ordinate with circuit breaker protection house. A strategy therefore proposed converter, evaluated using statistical simulation study.