The increasing adoption of solar photovoltaic panels can lead to voltage issues within local electricity grids that significantly impact network stability. To address the emergence of this challenge, Fluvius developed the Hexagon Analysis tool, an innovative geospatial solution that incorporates parameters such as the distances between substations and customers and the frequency of voltage complaints to identify current and potentially problematic areas. A visualisation feature based on a colour-coded system further supports the identification of appropriate solutions through the Fluvius Geoview platform.
Extensive testing was conducted in the region of Limburg South, heavily affected by voltage issues, allowed to refine the tool and validate its effectiveness based on the feedback from operation teams. As the next step, Fluvius plans to scale up the use of the Hexagon Analysis tool across its entire network and integrate it further into its grid management systems.
