Next Article in Journal
Iterative Dynamic Programming—An Efficient Method for the Validation of Power Flow Control Strategies
Next Article in Special Issue
Achieving Optimal Reactive Power Compensation in Distribution Grids by Using Industrial Compensation Systems
Previous Article in Journal
Structural Ensemble Regression for Cluster-Based Aggregate Electricity Demand Forecasting
Previous Article in Special Issue
Optimal Coordinated Control of DC Microgrid Based on Hybrid PSO–GWO Algorithm
 
 
Font Type:
Arial Georgia Verdana
Font Size:
Aa Aa Aa
Line Spacing:
Column Width:
Background:
Article

Deduction of Strategic Planning Guidelines for Urban Medium Voltage Grids with Consideration of Electromobility and Heat Pumps

1
Institute of Power Systems Engineering, University of Wuppertal, 42119 Wuppertal, Germany
2
Siemens AG, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Electricity 2022, 3(4), 505-541; https://doi.org/10.3390/electricity3040026
Submission received: 21 July 2022 / Revised: 9 September 2022 / Accepted: 12 September 2022 / Published: 9 October 2022

Abstract

With the evolution of electromobility and heat pumps in urban areas, distribution system operators find themselves facing new challenges in reinforcing their grids. With this evolution, the power demand is developing rapidly and grid reinforcement is urgently needed. The electromobility and heat pump loads are introduced by giving the assumed development scenarios in Germany and their corresponding nominal power assumptions. Furthermore, a method for load modeling in grid planning is explained. Subsequently, several grid planning approaches are presented while dividing them into conventional and innovative planning strategies. Among the investigated innovative planning strategies are three variants of load management that regulate different load types. By analyzing several urban medium voltage grids, this contribution deduces a solid basis for distribution system operators in the form of planning guidelines. The implemented grid planning method leading to the planning guidelines is presented in detail along the contribution.
Keywords: electromobility; heat pumps; medium voltage; planning guidelines; strategic grid planning electromobility; heat pumps; medium voltage; planning guidelines; strategic grid planning

Share and Cite

MDPI and ACS Style

Ali, S.; Wintzek, P.; Zdrallek, M.; Monscheidt, J.; Gemsjäger, B.; Slupinski, A. Deduction of Strategic Planning Guidelines for Urban Medium Voltage Grids with Consideration of Electromobility and Heat Pumps. Electricity 2022, 3, 505-541. https://doi.org/10.3390/electricity3040026

AMA Style

Ali S, Wintzek P, Zdrallek M, Monscheidt J, Gemsjäger B, Slupinski A. Deduction of Strategic Planning Guidelines for Urban Medium Voltage Grids with Consideration of Electromobility and Heat Pumps. Electricity. 2022; 3(4):505-541. https://doi.org/10.3390/electricity3040026

Chicago/Turabian Style

Ali, Shawki, Patrick Wintzek, Markus Zdrallek, Julian Monscheidt, Ben Gemsjäger, and Adam Slupinski. 2022. "Deduction of Strategic Planning Guidelines for Urban Medium Voltage Grids with Consideration of Electromobility and Heat Pumps" Electricity 3, no. 4: 505-541. https://doi.org/10.3390/electricity3040026

APA Style

Ali, S., Wintzek, P., Zdrallek, M., Monscheidt, J., Gemsjäger, B., & Slupinski, A. (2022). Deduction of Strategic Planning Guidelines for Urban Medium Voltage Grids with Consideration of Electromobility and Heat Pumps. Electricity, 3(4), 505-541. https://doi.org/10.3390/electricity3040026

Article Metrics

Back to TopTop