Configuring control centres for cost effectiveness and resilienc

Abstract

The paper briefly examines the various technological factors which enable a utility to introduce significant reconfigurations of its Power System Control scheme. The human and organisation factors which influence the maintenance of the status quo are also examined.
The trends which have led to a restructuring of power system control in a number of utilities are examined. In most cases economic forces lie behind the changes which can be identified. Issues which arise as a consequence of restructuring are discussed.
A number of examples of possible configurations relevant to the power utility in Croatia are discussed; budgetary prices for typical configurations are presented. One configuration is presented which ensures a very high level of reliability in the event that the National Dispatch Centre is unavailable for operation.