SoLa Bristol LCNF Annual Conference - Cardiff Friday 26 th October 2012 Philip Bale Western Power Distribution Innovation and Low Carbon Networks Engineer /

Background What are the project’s aims? How does it fit with other projects? SoLa BRISTOL

Bristol City Council ―Deploying technology at their sites, engaging with schools and offices Knowle West Media Centre ―Leading the domestic properties engagement Siemens ―Designing and providing technology for the project University of Bath ―Academic partner, Knowledge dissemination, tariffs and design Project Partners

Direct Current Networks Battery storage Variable Tariffs Methods

Direct Current Networks Battery storage Variable Tariffs Methods

Direct Current Networks Battery storage Variable Tariffs Methods

Design

Design and equipment

Timescales and Outputs Key deliverableTarget completion date Engage Customers30 th April 2012 Initial installation in three properties1-28 th September 2012 Confirmation of the BRISTOL design30 th September 2012 Installation and commissioning equipment: 30 th April/ 31 st August 2013 Early Operations performance of BRISTOL31 st December 2013 Measured impact on the LV network31 st May 2014 Customer opinion SurveyThroughout the project Keeping the lights on during power outages 1 st October 2014 End of project report15 th January 2015

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