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Volume 18, Issue 8
  • ISSN: 2352-0965
  • E-ISSN: 2352-0973

Abstract

Background

The increasing use of high-penetration distributed clean energy has led to voltage fluctuations in the distribution network that surpass safety limits and pose challenges to economic and low-carbon operation. Traditional voltage regulation devices are unable to meet the real-time high-precision voltage control needs when encountering frequent fluctuations due to physical limitations. The Soft Open Point (SOP) can provide continuous reactive power to achieve rapid voltage regulation.

Objective

We propose a collaborative optimization approach that fully considers the regulatory capabilities of SOP and energy storage to eliminate voltage violations and reduce network losses.

Methods

This study introduces an active distribution network reactive power voltage optimization approach that incorporates intelligent SOP and energy storage, combining conventional devices (such as on-load tap changers and capacitor banks) with contemporary devices (such as SOP, distributed generators, and energy storage) to establish synergy. A coordinated optimization model was developed, considering various operational constraints to minimize network losses and regulate the voltage of distribution network nodes. By using linearization and quadratic relaxation, the original non-convex mixed-integer non-linear optimization model was transformed into a Mixed-Integer Second-Order Cone Programming (MISOCP) model to meet the requirements of rapid voltage regulation.

Results

A case study was conducted on the IEEE 33-node test system, showing that the proposed approach effectively reduces network losses and eliminates voltage violations.

Conclusion

The feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed methodology have been validated, confirming its ability to ensure the safe and economic operation of active distribution networks.

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Collaborative Optimization for Active Distribution Network with Soft Open Point and Energy Storage
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  • Article Type:     Research Article
Keyword(s): Active distribution network; distributed generator; energy storage system; mixed-integer second-order cone programming; reactive power voltage optimization; soft open point

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