Open AccessA multistage distribution network planning method considering distributed generation active management and demand response
Author(s) -
Koutsoukis Nikolaos C.,
Georgilakis Pavlos S.
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
iet renewable power generation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.005
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1752-1424
pISSN - 1752-1416
DOI - 10.1049/rpg2.12325
Subject(s) - demand response , ac power , context (archaeology) , distributed generation , computer science , distribution management system , renewable energy , mathematical optimization , engineering , reliability engineering , operations research , electrical engineering , electricity , voltage , mathematics , paleontology , biology
Abstract This paper proposes a multistage distribution network planning (DNP) method that considers multiple planning alternatives, the active management of distributed generation (DG) units and demand response in the context of active distribution networks (ADNs). Representative days are selected for the consideration of uncertainties related with load demand and renewable power generation, during the planning period. The proposed DNP method aims at minimising the net present value of the total investment and operational cost. The proposed DNP considers multiple planning alternatives, such as the reinforcement of existing substations and existing distribution lines, the installation of new distribution lines, and the installation of capacitors. Furthermore, the proposed DNP method incorporates the control capabilities of DG active and reactive power output and demand response schemes. A 24‐bus distribution network and a 144‐bus real world distribution network are used to validate the performance of the proposed method.