Increasing RES Hosting Capacity in Distribution Networks Through Closed-Loop Reconfiguration and Volt/VAr Control

Author(s)

Home-Ortiz, Juan M. ; Macedo, Leonardo H. ; Vargas, Renzo ; Romero, Ruben ; Sanches Mantovani, Jose Roberto ; Catalao, Joao P. S.

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS; v. 58, n. 4, p. 12-pg., 2022-07-01.

Abstract

This article presents a novel mixed-integer second-order cone programming model to increase the photovoltaic (PV) hosting capacity and optimize the operation of distribution networks. The problem considers voltage and reactive (Volt/VAr) control through the optimal operation of capacitors banks, substations' on-load tap changers, voltage regulators, and network reconfiguration with radial and closed-loop operation topologies. The proposed formulation considers voltage-dependent models for loads and capacitor banks. The objective function maximizes the PV hosting capacity of the network. Numerical experiments are carried out using the 33-node and the 85-node networks. Results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed formulation to increase the penetration of PV sources, especially when the closed-loop operation is allowed, together with network reconfiguration and Volt/VAr control. (AU)

• 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: 19/23755-3 - Optimal planning and operation of microgrids for the enhancing of the resilience in distribution systems
• Grantee: Juan Manuel Home Ortiz
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships abroad - Research Internship - Post-doctor
• 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: 19/01841-5 - Planning of Resilient Electric Power Distribution Systems
• Grantee: Juan Manuel Home Ortiz
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral