Optimization Principles Applied in Planning and Operation of Active Distribution Networks
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "F2: Distributed Energy System".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 May 2024) | Viewed by 9882
Special Issue Editors
Interests: distribution network planning and operation; distributed generation; energy storage; demand response; electric vehicles; distribution network protection; applied optimization
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Interests: smart-grid technologies; impact of conventional and renewable energy sources and energy storage facilities to the distribution grid; distribution network protection; transmission network planning and operation
Interests: distribution network planning and operation; transmission network planning and operation; distributed generation; energy storage; electric vehicles; applied optimization; electricity markets
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The shift from passive to active distribution power networks has gained full momentum over the last decade. We are witnessing the rapid development of new components and concepts being directly applied to this sector of electric power system. Distribution grid planners and operators work in an ever-changing environment today where the interests of the distribution network operator (DNO) often conflate or even conflict with the interests of independent power producers (IPPs). At the same time, power delivery to end-consumers must be safe, uninterrupted, and with satisfactory pre-specified quality parameters.
For these reasons, and due to their limited maneuvering space and broad scope of work, planners and operators welcome any help in the improvement and acceleration of their complex tasks. The area where science meets technology is usually linked with optimization principles, applied to DNOs’ assets. The optimal placement and sizing of distributed generation, capacitor banks, energy storage, D-STATCOM devices, and then optimal power flow, distribution network expansion problems, etc. are based on network planning for a future period. On the other hand, network reconfiguration, overcurrent protection optimization and coordination, demand response optimization, optimal integration of electrical vehicles, etc. are based on network operation, meaning they encompass a shorter time period.
This Special Issue focuses on combining the aforementioned challenges in optimization functions which can provide additional insight into the distribution grid’s overall performance. By solving these optimization functions, the goal of this Issue will be to satisfy the particular interests of all the stakeholders in this changed and dynamic business sector.
Potential topics include but are not limited to:
- Distribution network expansion;
- Optimal location and sizing of:
- Distributed generation units;
- Energy storage units;
- Capacitor banks;
- D-STATCOMs;
- Voltage regulators;
- Distribution network reconfiguration;
- Overcurrent relay optimization and coordination;
- Distributed generation and clean technology;
- Energy storage systems;
- Demand response;
- Electric vehicles;
- High-voltage shore connection;
- Ancillary services in distribution grids;
- Transmission network planning and operation;
- The concept of a market mechanism for distribution networks;
- The influence of regulatory authorities on distribution network planning and operation;
- Comparison and main advantages/drawbacks of different power distribution network concepts throughout the world.
Dr. Rene Prenc
Prof. Dr. Dubravko Franković
Prof. Dr. Vitomir Komen
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- distribution network planning
- distribution network operation
- smart grid
- optimization techniques
- renewable energy sources
- electricity markets
- electric mobility
- energy storage systems
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