The PNDC situated in Cumbernauld near Glasgow, Scotland, is a joint venture between the University of Strathclyde, ScottishPower, Scottish and Southern Energy, Scottish Enterprise and the Scottish Funding Council.
PNDC provides a purpose-built platform for researching and developing modern electrical transmission, distribution and generation innovation.
As a part of the agreement, S&C will invest GBP100,000 in equipments for the PNDC, which includes IntelliRupter PulseCloser an advanced switching and protection solution for self-healing distribution grids and reduces utility systems wear and tear, and improves power quality and reliability.
In addition, the investment will also be used to develop Community Energy Storage (CES) units, which are battery-based domestic energy storage system providing reliable backup power.
Scotland First Minister Alex Salmond said, "Smart grid technologies are increasingly important as we move to a low-carbon economy, helping to reduce energy waste and making it easier for homes and businesses to generate their own renewable energy."
