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SSEN DEMOCRATISES ACCESS TO REAL- TIME DATA TO DRIVE NNET ZERO
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks ( SSEN ) have publicly released their Near Real-time Data Access ( NeRDA ) portal and machine-to-machine interface ( APIs ) for widescale BETA use . The tool goes beyond existing data sharing to give near real-time data to all stakeholders and builds on successful demonstrations in select local areas .
The leading roofing accessories provider , Klober is encouraging professionals to consider how components perform together to achieve air and moisture tightness while preventing condensation build-up . It comes ahead of anticipated growth for the UK timber market , in pursuit of net zero emissions .
The transition to net zero has already begun , with increasing numbers of consumers shifting towards low carbon technologies ( LCTs ) such as electric vehicles and heat pumps . This means electricity demand is expected to increase by at least 50 % by 2035 .
SSEN has launched its Near Real-time Data Access portal ( NeRDA ) to provide constantly updated network usage data to stakeholders . This allows energy system projects to be operated and implemented more effectively and efficiently , knowing the real-time use of the network .
The near real-time data enables flexible use of the network . Flexibility is the ability to shift the timing or location of generation , storage , and consumption of electricity . With more technologies operating flexibly , having an up-to-date view of the energy system is key in ensuring an efficient and cost-effective transition to net zero . To highlight the impact participating in flexibility could have , a study by Imperial College London and the Carbon Trust found that the UK could save up to £ 8bn a year by 2030 by using a more flexible electricity system .
NeRDA builds on SSEN ’ s commitment to provide open data and share electricity demand estimates with stakeholders .
The public release of NeRDA focuses on providing SSEN ’ s stakeholders with near real-time access to data from the NeRDA portal and Application Programming Interfaces ( APIs ), ultimately helping to inform local plans , products , and services in their regions , and supporting participants in the transition to net zero .
Nigel Bessant , Head of Network Operations at SSEN , said : “ NeRDA ’ s public release opens up new levels of transparency by sharing detailed , granular information about how our
networks are being use in near real-time . A smarter more flexible electricity network is key to a cost-effective and efficient transition to net zero . As we decarbonise heat and transport and move towards low carbon technologies , knowing real-time demand on the electricity network will help to enable new opportunities for low carbon technologies and flexibility .
“ Data sharing is playing a crucial role in the net zero journey . We are excited to be expanding this project for all stakeholders . This data is publicly available and we will continue to work alongside the households , businesses , and communities we serve to deliver a fair , cost-effective and secure transition to a net zero future .”
The public BETA release of NeRDA will allow stakeholders to test its use for their needs and provide feedback to inform the future development of SSEN ’ s near real-time data sharing platforms . The NeRDA Portal is now live and can be accessed at : https :// www . ssen . co . uk / our-services / tools-and-maps / nearreal-time-data-access-nerda-portal /.
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