The development of Smart Grids and Smart Metering has initiated
fundamental changes in the power industry. Smart electricity
networks will require skills ranging from low carbon power
generation, storage, transmission and distribution through to
sophisticated IT and communication systems. With over 14,000 staff
working in 140 countries around the world, Mott MacDonald is
uniquely positioned to provide a “one-stop shop” for all aspects of
smart network development. The links below provide further
information on some key areas of expertise:
Communications & Information Technology
Policy & Regulation
Renewable Power Generation
Nuclear Power Generation
Power Transmission & Distribution
General information about Mott MacDonald’s work in the power
industry can be
found
here›.
Communications & IT
Communications and Information Technology (IT) capabilities put the
“smart” into smart networks. Smart Grids and Smart Metering must be
built upon a sophisticated set of ICT capabilities offering
exceptionally high levels of resilience and security. Mott
MacDonald has a large team of specialist ICT consultants offering
expertise in areas such as:
- communication strategy for smart grids and smart metering
- telecoms requirements
- technology assessment
- communication network design
- project implementation
- wide area networks (fixed, wireless)
- time-critical applications (eg Teleprotection, SCADA) over
IP/MPLS
- home area networks for demand management
- communications protocols
- standards
- programme / project management
Further details can be
found
here.
Policy & Regulation
An appropriate policy and regulatory environment will be essential
if smart grids and smart metering are to proceed beyond technical
trials to full deployment. Mott MacDonald has specialist teams
handling policy and regulatory issues for both the power and the
ICT industries. Some areas where this expertise is directly
applicable to Smart Grids and Smart Metering are listed below:
- policy incentives
- regulatory changes
- dynamic tariffs
- feed-in tariffs
- stakeholder consultations
- cost modelling
- cost / benefit analysis
Further details can be
found
here.
Renewable Power Generation
A solid track record in renewable power generation and green
technologies will be critically important for success in the
emerging fields of Smart Grids and Smart Metering. Mott MacDonald
has a wealth of skills and experience in areas such as:
- distributed generation
- energy storage
- corporate strategy development
- environmental studies
- green technologies
- cost modelling
- cost / benefit analysis
Further details can be
found
here›.
Nuclear Power Generation
Although nuclear power remains politically sensitive, it offers low
carbon power generation that can meet baseload requirements. Mott
MacDonald is a leading provider of services to the nuclear sector,
and we have further enhanced our position with the acquisition of
UK nuclear consultancy Multi-Design and an exclusive agreement with
American nuclear specialist, EXCEL Services Corporation. Mott
MacDonald has a wealth of skills and experience in areas such as:
- conceptual design & front end engineering
- design integration
- safety case
- engineering substation & design assurance
- decommissioning
- project management
Further details can be
found
here.
›
Power Transmission & Distribution
For many years, Mott MacDonald has been a major player in the
design and construction of electricity transmission and
distribution networks. Areas of expertise that relate directly to
Smart Grids and Smart Metering are listed below:
- smart grid strategy
- network planning
- feasibility studies
- connection of renewable power sources
- power quality
- demand response
- transmission / distribution substation automation
- phasor Measurement Units
- integrated protection (digital relays)
- FACTs
- HVDC
- cables
- superconductors
- distribution network studies, planning and design
- micro grids
- energy storage
- new EMS, DMS requirements
- programme / project management
Further details can be
found here›.
