Managing Electrical Power Harmonics on the LV Network
About
The transition to Net Zero will require a significant increase in the number of low carbon technologies (LCTs) being connected to the Low Voltage (LV) Network, including Electric Vehicles (EV), Heat Pumps (HP) and Photovoltaics (PV). As LCTs are mainly single phase and an inverter-based technology, they may have a negative impact on power quality (PQ), particularly, harmonics.
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Continuing Professional Development
This event can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of the IET's CPD monitoring scheme.
10 Mar 2026
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Organiser
- Humber Local Network
Speakers
Richard Parke
Director/Principal Consultant - Threepwood Consulting
Richard is a Director/Principal Consultant with Threepwood Consulting, where he has worked since 2013. He is the lead consultant for the delivery of projects relating to electricity Networks Compliance for both utilities and private networks. This encompasses the planning and operation of networks in line with legislation, standards, codes, and industry established practice.
His particular areas of technical expertise include:
• HV and LV network planning/design
• Network Security and capacity
• Assessments and policies for rollout of LCT on the electricity network
• Equipment specifications (transformers, cables, switchgear)
Prior to his role at Threepwood, Richard oversaw the completion of a number of electrical projects at Stanlow Oil Refinery; from large turbines to LV motor control equipment. Richard began his career at what is now Electricity North West, where he gained much operational experience as a HV authorised Control Engineer and later as a System Management engineer. Richard is a Chartered Engineer and lives in North Cheshire where he enjoys days out with his family, gardening, football and a cycle on the country lanes.
Programme
1900 - Arrival and networking
1930 - Seminar
2030 - Q&A
2100 - Close