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Principal Investigator: Dr Benjamin Potter, University of Reading
\nCo-Investigator: Dr Phil Coker, University of Reading
\nPostdoctoral Research Assistant: Julia Hoerner<\/strong><\/p>\n

Electricity distribution network operators (DNOs) in both developed and developing countries are facing significant challenges to address the energy trilemma- offering clean, affordable and secure energy. Increased demand for electricity coupled with the rapid shifting of supply to distributed generation requires DNOs to increase monitoring, analytics and optimisation in order to continue to provide a cost-effective service.<\/p>\n

Instead of installing expensive legacy SCADA systems or making costly expansions to the network, OrxaGrid provides a smarter, lower cost alternative monitoring system for improving grid efficiency. OrxaGrid works on the principle of \u2018Monitor, Analyse and Optimize\u2019 by providing smart IoT sensors that are retrofitted on critical nodes of distribution electricity grids. Realtime monitored data is sent to the cloud via cellular\/internet\/LoRa for analytics. The research team at the University of Reading will analyse this data in order to determine trends and to develop both a forecast model and a classification engine that can both predict future substation energy use and also detect important events as they occur.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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