The electric power industry sector has become increasingly aware of how counterproductive voltage sag affects distribution network systems (DNS). The voltage sag backfires disastrously at the demand load side and affects equipment in DNS. To settle t...
With increased direct current (DC) load density and the penetration of a large number of distributed generation (DG) units in alternating current (AC) distribution networks (DNs); a planning approach that considers transforming some of the AC lines i...
To solve the problem of incompatibility and mutual repulsion between a distribution network (DN) and distributed generation (DG), this paper first analyzes the conflicts between current feeder automation (FA) and doubly-fed induction generation (DFIG...
Renewable energy sources provide an environmentally sustainable solution to meet growing energy demands. Consequently, photovoltaics (PV) is regarded as a promising form of green distributed generation (GDG). The penetration of PV-GDG into distributi...
High photovoltaic (PV) penetration in distribution networks (DNs) often causes network congestion, which in turn leads to renewable curtailment. Existing studies on battery swapping stations (BSSs) mainly focus on energy management of established sta...
An amalgamation of Green Distributed Generation (GDG) with Distribution Networks (DNs) was developed because its performance became more efficient and sustainable. It increased the challenges in the design and operation of the protection scheme and c...
Distributed generation (DG) is gaining importance as electrical energy demand increases. DG is used to decrease power losses, operating costs, and improve voltage stability. Most DG resources have less environmental impact. In a particular region, th...
The extensive connection of distributed generation (DG) with the distribution network (DN) is one of the core features of a smart grid, but in case of a large number, it may result in problems concerning the DN-DG compatibility during fault isolation...
The rapid growth of electric vehicle (EV) charging demand poses significant challenges to distribution networks (DNs), particularly during public holidays when concentrated peaks occur near scenic areas and urban transport hubs. These sudden surges c...
A two-level optimization method is presented to find the optimal number and location of conventional protective devices to be upgraded to remote-controlled switches (RCSs) for an existing distribution network (DN). The effect of distributed generatio...
The primary goal of a power distribution system is to provide nominal voltages and power with minimal losses to meet consumer demands under various load conditions. In the distribution system, power loss and voltage uncertainty are the common challen...
The strategies of distribution network reconfiguration are applicable for minimizing power loss and saving electrical energy in the distribution system. Network reconfiguration is usually represented by constant load demand so ignoring the variabilit...
Environmental concerns and the Paris agreements have prompted intensive efforts towards greener and more sustainable transportation. Persistent expansion of electric vehicles (EV) in the transportation sector requires electric vehicle charging statio...
Although the distributed generator (DG) placement and distribution network (DN) reconfiguration techniques contribute to reduce power loss, obviously the former is a design problem which is used for a long-term purpose while the latter is an operatio...
Flexible resources, including district heat networks (DHN) and battery energy storage systems (BESS), can provide flexible regulation capability for distribution networks (DN), thereby increasing the absorption capacity for renewable energy. In order...
Distribution network scheduling (DNS) is the basis for distribution network management, which is computed in a periodical way via solving the formulated mixed-integer programming (MIP). To achieve the online scheduling, a provably robust learn-to-opt...
High Photovoltaic (PV) and Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Penetration challenges the grid’s Low-Voltage (LV) Distribution Network’s stability due to voltage variations and the overloading of feeders. This research paper investigates the p...
The continuous growth of electric vehicle (EV) ownership has increased the proportion of EV charging station load (EVCSL) in the distribution network (DN). The prediction of EVCSL is important for the safe and stable operation of the DN. However, sim...
Photovoltaic distributed generation (PVDG) is a noteworthy form of distributed energy generation that boasts a multitude of advantages. It not only produces absolutely no greenhouse gas emissions but also demands minimal maintenance. Consequently, PV...
In recent years, distributed generation (DG) has become more common in modern distribution networks (DNs). The presence of these small-scale generation units within a DN brings new challenges to protection engineers, since short-circuit currents tend...
This paper studies an adaptive event-triggered sliding mode control (AET-SMC) strategy for a distribution network voltage control (DN-VC) system subject to actuator attacks. In the network environment, a distribution network voltage deviation model u...
With the increasing scale of multi-energy microgrids (MGs) and complicated operation modes, the coordinated operation of microgrids and the distribution network (DN) has posed great challenges. In this paper, a bi-level optimal coordinated dispatch f...
The topic of power loss reduction in distribution systems has gained significant attention over recent years. Despite the efforts of the European Union towards the minimization of power losses, the decarbonization of the transport sector has raised s...
With the proposed “double carbon” target for the power system, large-scale distributed energy access poses a major challenge to the way the distribution grid operates. The rural distribution network (DN) will transform into a new local po...
As distributed generators (DGs) and flexible adjustable loads (FALs) further penetrate distribution networks (DNs), to reduce regulation complexity compared with traditional centralized control frameworks, DGs and FALs in DNs should be packed in seve...
With the advancement of power systems, the integration of a substantial portion of renewable energy often leads to frequent voltage surges and increased fluctuations in distribution networks (DNs), significantly affecting the safety of DNs. Active di...
The rapid development of electric vehicle (EV) technology and the consequent charging demand have brought challenges to the stable operation of distribution networks (DNs). The problem of the collaborative optimization of the charging scheduling of E...
This article presents the methodology and results developed as part of the Integration of Energy Resources through Local Electricity Markets (IREMEL) project, whose aim is to assess the capability of flexibility markets to manage eventual distributio...
The centralization of the global DNS ecosystem may accelerate the creation of an oligopoly market, thereby, increasing the risk of a single point of failure and network traffic manipulation. Earlier studies have revealed the level of centralization i...
The Domain Name System (DNS) is a fundamental component of the Internet, yet its distributed and caching nature makes it susceptible to various attacks, especially cache poisoning. Although the use of random port numbers and transaction IDs has reduc...
Due to the uncertainty of the nodal power caused by the varying renewable energies and the variety of loads, the line power of the distribution network (DN) is uncertainty also. In extreme scenarios, the line power may exceed the loading limits and i...
The dynamic reconfiguration of active distribution networks (ADNDR) essentially belongs to a complex high-dimensional mixed-integer nonlinear stochastic optimization problem. Traditional mathematical optimization algorithms tend to encounter issues l...
The interconnection between diverse Distribution Generations (DGs) that utilize various technologies and complex structure of networks are the most characteristic of modern Distribution Networks (DN). The wide adoption of DGs considerably affects the...
The Domain Name System (DNS) is a critical infrastructure of any network, and, not surprisingly a common target of cybercrime. There are numerous works that analyse higher level DNS traffic to detect anomalies in the DNS or any other network service....
The increasing penetration of distributed energy resources (DERs) and power electronic loads challenges the modeling and control of modern distribution networks (DNs). The traditional models often fail to capture the complex aggregate dynamics requir...
With the increasing frequency of extreme weather events such as heavy rainstorm disasters, the stable operation of power systems is facing significant challenges. This paper proposes a two-stage restoration strategy for the distribution networks (DNs...
Under the guidance of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals, the power industry is transitioning toward environmentally friendly practices. With the increasing integration of intermittent renewable energy sources (RES) and the enhanced self-regu...
The integration of renewable resources with distribution networks (DNs) is an effective way to reduce carbon emissions in energy systems. In this paper, an economic and low-carbon-oriented optimal planning solution for the integration of photovoltaic...
This article presents and discusses the role of the Virtual Islanding (VI) control strategy in decentralizing flexibility services for distribution networks (DNs). VI services are provided by Renewable Energy Communities (RECs) through a suitable coo...
The peak-load management of a distribution network (DN) has gained attention by increasing the electric power consumption on the demand side. By developing smart-grid infrastructures, effective utilization of the DN’s components and proper mana...
The difficulty of controlling the charging of electric buses (EBs) and their effects on network demand are discussed in this study. The solutions suggest a call for worldwide, complex infrastructures that manage EVs and EBs equally. Additionally, the...
Electricity Distributions Networks (DNs) are changing from a once passive to an active electric power system element. This change, driven by several European Commission Directives and Regulations in the energy sector prompts the proliferated integrat...
To achieve the optimal planning of grid resource storage for a large-scale distribution network (DN), a cluster partition-based zonal planning method for the DN, considering reliability, is proposed. Firstly, a comprehensive clustering partition inde...
The Domain Name System (DNS) was created to resolve the IP addresses of web servers to easily remembered names. When it was initially created, security was not a major concern; nowadays, this lack of inherent security and trust has exposed the global...
The access of a high proportion of photovoltaic (PV) will change the energy structure of the distribution network (DN), resulting in a series of safety operation risks. This paper proposes a two-stage PV hosting capacity (PVHC) calculation model to a...
The implementation of advanced distribution management systems (ADMS) in today’s distribution networks (DNs) is critical for efficient operation. However, ADMS deployment poses significant challenges, particularly in gathering the extensive and...
In the context of national efforts to promote country-wide distributed photovoltaics (DPVs), the installation of distributed energy storage systems (DESSs) can solve the current problems of DPV consumption, peak shaving, and valley filling, as well a...
With the development of the power distribution Internet of Things (IoT), the escalating power demand of data centers (DCs) poses a formidable challenge to the operation of distribution networks (DNs). To address this, the present study considers the...
With the acceleration of global climate warming and agricultural modernization, the energy and carbon emission issues of agricultural parks (APs) have drawn increasing attention. An AP equipped with biogas-based combined heat and power (CHP) generati...
Due to the increasing use of renewable, non-controllable energy generation systems energy storage systems (ESS) are seen as a necessary part of future power delivery systems. ESS have gained research interest and practical implementation over the pas...
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