Residential rooftop‐mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels are being installed at an
increasing rate, both in New Zealand and globally. There have been concerns over possible …

The main objective of network planning is to determine the technically and economically
optimal solution that will ensure continuity of supply and adequate power quality as well as …

Models of power distribution networks require accurate cable impedance data. For
unbalanced networks, both the self‐impedances and the mutual impedances are needed …

Copper losses in low voltage distribution circuits are a significant proportion of total energy
losses and contribute to higher customer costs and carbon emissions. These losses can be …

Uncertainties in the assessment of LV network capacity to accommodate PV and other low-
carbon technologies can lead to installation constraints or costly network reinforcements that …

The connection of high penetrations of new low carbon technologies such as PV and electric
vehicles onto the distribution network is expected to cause power quality problems and the …

The volatile feed‐in of distributed generation based on renewable energy sources as well as
new and intelligent loads and storages require an appropriate consideration in the …

Losses on low‐voltage networks are often substantial. For example, in the UK they have
been estimated as being 4% of the energy supplied by low‐voltage networks. However, the …

This thesis deals with two important and very timely aspects of the future power system
operation-assessment of demand flexibility and advanced demand side management (DSM) …

Steady‐state voltage levels will be a significant problem in the future distribution network
due to a high penetration of new technologies, particularly photovoltaics. A smart …