Sempa Power | Ancillary Services Network

Electrical system operators must maintain a continuous balance between generation (supply) and load (demand). This balance has typically been maintained by adjusting generation. Electricity System Control Centres are generally equipped with an Automatic Generation Control (AGC) system that monitors system operations and sends control signals to generating stations to maintain the required balance. Many operators believe it makes sense that the electrical system of the future will use highly responsive loads to provide this same system balance. This is called Load Based Regulation (LBR). Sempa Power has developed the Ancillary Services Network that maintains the required balance by selecting Resource Partners that are connected to the Ancillary Services Network and activating them when required. These sites are large energy consumers that are highly responsive, sustainable, flexible and scalable and are providing a form of System Regulation. This approach to System Regulation has many benefits to the Resource Partner and to the system operator.

Learn More about the Ancillary Services Network

• The Smart Grid
• System Regulation
• How the Ancillary Services Network Works
• Becoming a Resource Partner
• ASN Brochure (download)

Benefits to the System Operator

• Fast response from the Ancillary Services Network for System Regulation.
• Innovative approach to regulation while decreasing long term cost.
• Cost effective approach to add new energy consumers to the Smart Grid.
• Efficient way to manage load based regulation.
• Opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Benefits to the Resource Partner

• Receive compensation for energy management.
• Real-time visibility to energy consumption patterns.
• Reduce energy cost.
• Connect to the Resource Services Network, making a difference to the reliable delivery of electricity.