Western Power Distribution (WPD) Dynamic Voltage Control Trial
UK (specific trial locations not explicitly detailed in snippets) · 2013 (trial mentioned in 2013)
The judgement call
Account-gated at launchSuccessful trial demonstrated the potential for dynamic voltage control to improve smart grid operations [122]. - Collaboration with technology providers like Hitachi to advance smart grid capabilities.
Key engineering challenges
Implementing dynamic voltage control to manage grid stability and efficiency. - Integrating new control technologies with existing distribution network infrastructure. - Ensuring reliable operation and benefits in a real-world grid environment.
Project facts
- Client / owner
- Western Power Distribution (now National Grid Electricity Distribution)
- Lead contractor
- WPD, Hitachi
- Lead designers
- WPD, Hitachi
- Project type
- research; upgrade
- Scale
- Successful trial of Dynamic Voltage Control.
- Disciplines
- Electrical engineering; power systems engineering; control systems engineering
- Standards & frameworks
- Relevant UK electricity distribution network standards.
Sources: [122] Hitachi. UK Smart Grids move closer to reality with successful trial of Dynamic Voltage Control by Hitachi and Western Power Distribution. https://www.hitachi.com/en-eu/press/uk-smart-grids-move-closer-reality-successful-trial-dynamic-voltage-control-hitachi-and/ (Accessed: 2026-06-10).