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Medium-term planning of active distribution systems considering voltage-dependent loads, network reconfiguration, and CO2 emissions

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Author(s):
Mejia, Mario A. [1] ; Macedo, Leonardo H. [1] ; Munoz-Delgado, Gregorio [2] ; Contreras, Javier [2] ; Padilha-Feltrin, Antonio [1]
Total Authors: 5
Affiliation:
[1] Sao Paulo State Univ, Dept Elect Engn, Ave Brasil 56, BR-15385000 Ilha Solteira, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Castilla La Mancha, Escuela Tecn Super Ingn Ind, Ciudad Real 13071 - Spain
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ELECTRICAL POWER & ENERGY SYSTEMS; v. 135, FEB 2022.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

This work proposes a novel mixed-integer linear programming model to address the medium-term reinforcement planning for active distribution networks, taking into account multiple investment options and CO2 emission limits. The investment plan jointly includes (i) the replacement of overloaded conductors, (ii) the installation of voltage control equipment such as voltage regulators and capacitor banks, and (iii) the installation of distributed energy resources, such as dispatchable and non-dispatchable renewable generators, and energy storage units. Uncertainties associated with the demand for electricity, energy prices at the substation, and non-dispatchable distributed generation are addressed through scenario-based stochastic optimization. In contrast to conventional planning methods, the proposed approach models the load as voltage-dependent in order to achieve substantial reductions in energy consumption. As another outstanding feature, network reconfiguration, which is an operational planning alternative that is normally addressed independently, is incorporated within the planning options. The objective function of the model is aimed at establishing an investment strategy with minimal total costs, but that satisfies the operational restrictions of the network and CO2 emissions cap. A 69-node system was used to test the proposed model and, the results show that modeling the load as voltage-dependent and integrating network reconfiguration into the medium-term planning actions helps to achieve an effective network that, in addition to being environmentally friendly, has low total planning costs. Finally, the scalability of the proposed method was evaluated using a real 2313-node system. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 15/21972-6 - Optimization of the operation and planning in transmission and distribution systems
Grantee:Rubén Augusto Romero Lázaro
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
FAPESP's process: 18/20355-1 - Optimization of the expansion planning and operation of electric power distribution systems considering load restoration
Grantee:Leonardo Henrique Faria Macedo Possagnolo
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral
FAPESP's process: 19/19632-3 - Optimization of the operation of active distribution networks for service restoration
Grantee:Leonardo Henrique Faria Macedo Possagnolo
Support Opportunities: Scholarships abroad - Research Internship - Post-doctor