The increasing penetration level of distributed energy resources (DERs) increases the risk of congestion in the distribution network. To mitigate this, the concept of the small-scale DER aggregator was introduced as a change from uncoordinated to coo...
Renewable energy sources (RESs) and electric vehicles (EVs) have been introduced as efficient technologies to address environmentally friendly and sustainable energy sources. However, the widespread integration of distributed renewable sources into t...
Virtual power plants (VPPs) have been widely researched to handle the unpredictability and variable nature of renewable energy sources. The distributed energy resources are aggregated to form into a virtual power plant and operate as a single generat...
This paper addresses the optimal stochastic allocation of distributed energy resources in distribution networks. Typically, uncertain problems are analyzed in multistage formulations, including case generation routines, resulting in computationally e...
With the increasing adoption of distributed energy resources (DERs) such as wind and solar photovoltaics (PV), many distribution networks have changed from passive to active. In turn, this has led to increased technical and operational challenges suc...
Driven by carbon neutrality goals, electric–hydrogen coupled virtual power plants (EHCVPPs) integrate renewable hydrogen production with power system flexibility resources, emerging as a critical technology for large-scale renewable integration...
This paper proposes the GD (Geometric Distribution) algorithm, a novel approach to enhance the default Adaptive Data Rate (ADR) mechanism in the Long-Range Wide Area Network (LoRaWAN). By leveraging the Probability Mass Function (PMF) of the GD model...
Distributed energy resources (DERs) can improve the performance of radial distribution systems. The nonlinear power flow constraints, multi-objective trade-offs, and network reconfiguration scenarios for DER placement and sizing call for the formulat...
As the penetration of distributed energy resources (DERs) escalates in distribution networks, new network tariffs are needed to cope with this new situation. These tariffs should allocate network costs to users, promoting an efficient use of the dist...
This paper investigates the effect of selected strategies of distributed energy resources (DER) on an energy cost function that optimizes the distribution of distributed energy resources for a mid-rise apartment building. This is achieved through com...
Adolescent dating violence is a critical issue with far-reaching consequences. This study explores the role of maladaptive emotional regulation strategies in the relationship between impulsivity and the perpetuation of violence, differentiating betwe...
Virtual power plants (VPPs) coordinate distributed energy resources (DERs) to collectively meet grid dispatch instructions. When a dispatch command is issued to a VPP, it must be disaggregated optimally among the individual DERs to minimize overall o...
To satisfy the large-scale grid-connected demands of distributed energy resources (DERs), a bi-level optimization model is proposed for private DER dispatch managed by a virtual power plant (VPP) in a smart grid environment in this paper. The optimiz...
The increasing penetration of distributed energy resources (DERs) such as solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, battery energy storage systems (BESSs), and electric vehicles (EVs) in low-voltage (LV) and medium-voltage (MV) distribution networks is reshap...
LoRaWAN has established itself as one of the leading MAC layer protocols in the field of LPWAN. Although the technology itself is quite mature, its resource allocation mechanism, the Adaptive Data Rate (ADR) algorithm is still quite new, unspecified...
Distributed energy resource (DER) has become an effective attempt in promoting use of renewable energy resources for electricity generation. The core intention of this study is to expand an approach for optimally placing several DER units to attain t...
An efficient and reliable management system for a cluster of distributed energy resources (DERs) is essential for the sustainable and cost-effective peak management (PM) operation of the power grid. The virtual power plant (VPP) provides an efficient...
Electric power networks face vulnerabilities from various hazards, including extreme weather and natural disasters, resulting in prolonged outages and service disruptions. This paper proposes prosumer-centric networked electrical microgrids as a solu...
Aiming at the problem that the existing alternating direction method of multipliers (ADMM) cannot realize totally distributed computation, a totally distributed improved ADMM algorithm that combines logarithmic barrier function and virtual agent is p...
The disordered access of massively distributed energy resources (DERs) brings great challenges to the operation stability of the power grid. This paper puts forward the concept of a cluster, which gathers DERs in large quantities, small capacities, d...
Due to the advantages of fewer energy conversion stages and a simple structure, direct current (DC) microgrids are being increasingly studied and applied. To minimize distribution loss in DC microgrids, a systematic optimal control framework is propo...
Expo parks are characterized by dense crowds and a high risk of accidents. A multi-robot patrolling system equipped with multiple sensors can provide personalized services to visitors and quickly locate emergencies, effectively accelerating response...
Due to the widespread deployment of distributed energy resources (DERs) and the liberalization of electricity market, traditional distribution networks are undergoing a transition to active distribution systems (ADSs), and the traditional determinist...
Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN) enable a growing number of Internet-of-Things (IoT) applications with large geographical coverage, low bit-rate, and long lifetime requirements. LoRa (Long Range) is a well-known LPWAN technology that uses a propr...
One of the most important Distribution System Operators (DSO) schemes addresses the Volt/Var control (VVC) problem. Developing a cost-based reactive power dispatch model for distribution systems, in which the reactive powers are appropriately priced,...
Free trading of distributed energy resources (DERs) is an effective way to enhance local renewable consumption and user-side economic efficiency. Yet unrestricted sharing may threaten operational security. To address this, this paper proposes a volta...
This paper presents a comprehensive optimization framework for modern distribution systems, integrating distribution system reconfiguration (DSR), soft open point (SOP) operation, photovoltaic (PV) allocation, and energy storage system (ESS) manageme...
This paper presents two enhanced variants of the Artificial Protozoa Optimizer (APO), namely the Adaptive Balanced Artificial Protozoa Optimizer (AB-APO) and the Fractional Calculus-Enhanced Artificial Protozoa Optimizer (FC-APO), for optimal multi-D...
Islanded DC microgrids are poised to become a crucial component in the advancement of smart energy systems. They achieve this by effectively and seamlessly integrating multiple renewable energy resources to meet specific load requirements through dro...
The growing distributed energy resource (DER) penetration into distribution networks, such as through residential and commercial photovoltaics (PV), has emerged through a transition from passive to active networks, which takes the complexity of plann...
With the transformation of the energy structure, the integration of numerous small-scale, widely distributed renewable energy sources into the power grid has introduced operational safety challenges. To enhance the operational competitiveness, the vi...
This work introduces multi-objective water cycle algorithm (MOWCA) to find the accurate location and size of distributed energy resource (DERs) considering different load models for two seasons (winter, and summer). The impact of uncertainties produc...
As an efficient way to integrate multiple distributed energy resources (DERs) and the user side, a microgrid is mainly faced with the problems of small-scale volatility, uncertainty, intermittency and demand-side uncertainty of DERs. The traditional...
Future power systems will be based on the more active role of distribution system and its cooperation with transmission system. The main issue, which will appear in the network, is the congestion. Congestion management will become one of the crucial...
The integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) into power grids presents significant challenges to grid performance, requiring innovative solutions for effective operation. Dynamic Operating Envelopes (DOEs) offer a promising approach by opti...
High penetration of green energy sources presents substantial challenges to grid stability and resilience, primarily due to inherent voltage and frequency variability, which worsens during critical events. This study proposes an integrated framework...
Smart power grids (SGs) enhance efficiency, reliability, and sustainability by integrating distributed energy resources (DERs) such as solar panels and wind turbines. A key challenge in SGs is managing home battery charging during periods of insuffic...
Wireless Underground Sensor Networks (WUSNs) have been showing prospective supervising application domains in the underground region of the earth through sensing, computation, and communication. This paper presents a novel Deep Learning (DL)-based Co...
Distributed energy resource (DER) has been widely deployed, and distributed generation (DG) can complement the distribution system. Favorable DG deployment provides the grid-connected microgrid (MG) with stable voltage and reduces emission and power...
Multi-microgrids (MMGs) revolutionize integrating and managing diverse distributed energy resources (DERs), significantly enhancing the overall efficiency of energy systems. Unlike traditional power systems, MMGs comprise interconnected microgrids th...
Different types of distributed generation (DG) units based on renewable and non-renewable energy sources can create a local energy system in microgrids. The widespread penetration of distributed energy resources (DERs) has affected many power system...
The extensive use of renewable energy sources (RESs) in energy sectors plays a vital role in meeting the present energy demand. The widespread utilization of allocated resources leads to multiple usages of converters for synchronization with the powe...
This study investigated a grid-connected smart microgrid (MG) system integrating solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and a battery energy storage system (BESS) as distributed energy resources (DERs) to locally serve residential loads. The load-shifting de...
As an essential platform for aggregating and coordinating distributed energy resources (DERs), the virtual power plant (VPP) has attracted widespread attention in recent years. With the increasing scale of VPPs, energy interaction and sharing among V...
Due to a rising share of renewable energy sources on the production side and electrification of transport and heating on the consumption side, the efficient management of flexibility in distribution networks is crucial for ensuring optimal operation...
The existing distribution networks were designed at a time when there was virtually no embedded generation. The design methods ensured the voltage at various parts of the network remained within the limits required by standards, and for the most part...