02 — Capability · BC-1530.40
Distribution Automation & Flexibility
Let the network sense faults and reconfigure itself, optimize voltage, and use distributed generation, storage and flexible demand to relieve constraints instead of only building new capacity.
- ADMS
- DERMS
- Smart Grid Operations
- Active Network Management
In scope
- Automatic fault isolation and restoration
- Volt/VAR optimization
- Visibility and control of distributed energy resources
- Local flexibility procured from customers and aggregators
Out of scope
- Long-term network reinforcement and replacement planning (see BC-680.60)
- Installing and repairing automation devices in the field (see BC-680.30)
- Utility-owned wind, solar and storage fleets (see BC-1540.30)
- Enrolling customers in demand response and paying for their flexibility (see BC-1570.30)
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Decomposes into · 4
- BC-1530.40.10Automated Fault RestorationLocate a fault, isolate the damaged section and restore healthy sections automatically within seconds or minutes.
- BC-1530.40.20Volt/VAR OptimizationCoordinate regulators, capacitors and inverters to hold voltage in band while cutting losses and peak demand.
- BC-1530.40.30DER Visibility & ControlMonitor and, where agreements allow, limit or set the output of rooftop solar, batteries, EV chargers and other distributed resources.
- BC-1530.40.40Local Flexibility ServicesProcure and call on flexibility from customers and aggregators to relieve local network constraints at lower cost than reinforcement.