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or ‘pinch points’ in the supply of energy to users. Importantly, they can identify not only the location, but also at what time during the day the congestion occurs.” Ian Cooper, Head of Product and Strategic Sales


for VisNet Modelling, explained in more detail the significance of location combined with availability of capacity. “The challenge for distribution network operators is to identify where to install charge points to best suit demand for EV charging and which match with the capacity available on their network as well.” He continued, “At this early stage in EV rollout,


when it comes to installing charging infrastructure, time is of the essence. The UK is going to need tens of thousands of charge points over the next decade, and operators can jump-start this process by putting in charge points firstly in locations where there is capacity on the distribution network. To do so depends on having granular, local, accurate visibility of the capacity available, which can vary even from street to street. “Here at VisNet, the capacity maps produced by


our network-based modelling and monitoring solutions enable grid operators to ‘see’ precisely where they can install charge points at a local street level.” Cooper concluded, “By focusing on these locations initially, they can help meet the UK’s growing demand for EV charge points in an efficient and cost-effective way, which minimises disruption so that roads are not dug up and new cabling not installed until absolutely necessary.”


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


  


•  •  • Up to 100kA Imax •  • 1 Phase + N & 3 Phase + N •  •  •  •  • 


 


•  •  •  •  • Up to 50kA Imax •  • 1 Phase + N & 3 Phase + N •  •  •  • 


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•  •  • Up to 40kA Imax •  •  •  •  •  •  •  • 


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