Bespoke Application Development for National Grid Electricity Distribution
- Customer-facing, self-serve application development with map-based graphical user interface (GUI) data visualisation.
- Providing a visual representation of the Distribution Future Energy Scenario (DFES) projections based on over 2 million records.
- The application provides the option to export the forecasting data into multiple formats including PDF and CSV.
The Ambition
Every year, Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) in Great Britain, including NGED, participate in an annual forecasting activity called Distribution Future Energy Scenarios (DFES). These scenarios present potential outcomes for the growth of NGED's distribution network, including expected increases in demand, storage and distributed generation, and the adoption of low-carbon technologies like Electric Vehicles and Heat Pumps.
As part of our ongoing digital partnership with National Grid Electricity Distribution, we have developed a user-friendly application to make this data easily accessible to a broad range of audiences.
What We Did
Our team has successfully developed numerous data visualisation and mapping tools for NGED in the past. For this particular project, we worked closely with their data teams to create an interactive map that showcases the potential future of demand, storage, generation, and low-carbon technologies in NGED’s licensed areas. Our map-based application effectively transforms raw forecast data into a visually appealing and user-friendly representation, allowing customers and stakeholders to easily explore, adjust, filter, and manipulate the data. It provides an accessible and comprehensible illustration of how NGED will support future energy scenarios.
Web-based Application Development
We have created a high-performance, robust and scalable web-based application that is capable of handling DFES data and its visualisation requirements. The application is accessible from the NGED website and can handle a dataset of 2 million records which are updated annually. The data helps the map to accurately forecast as it evolves and changes each year.
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Graphical User Interface (GUI) Data Visualisation
In order to effectively communicate a large amount of data and make it accessible to as many users as possible, we developed a user interface that is based on the client side. This interface includes various tools such as filters and sliders, which allow users to easily generate visual representations of data across NGED’s licensing area.
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Data Export Functionality
You can export specific DFES scenario reports in PDF format for your local authority area or electricity supply area (ESA). These reports contain summary information presented in tables and graphs. You can choose to download them individually or in bulk.
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The PDFs are always up-to-date with the latest information, so users never have to worry about outdated data. Any new data uploaded will instantly appear in the PDF. Additionally, you can generate CSV files containing raw data by setting up a view within the map-based visualisation and using various filters. Once satisfied with the setup, simply click the ‘Export Data’ button to download the data in CSV format. This feature allows you to customise and use the data in other scenarios.
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