Planning of distribution networks islanded operation: from simulation to live demonstration

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2020

Authors

José Gouveia (Author) Other; Clara Gouveia (Author) Other; Justino Rodrigues (Author) Other; L. Carvalho (Author) Other; Carlos L. Moreira (Author) FEUP; João Peças Lopes (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: Electric Power Systems Research

Vol. 189

Pages: 1-8

ISSN: 0378-7796

Publisher: Elsevier

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Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00S-GHB

DOI: 10.1016/j.epsr.2020.106561

Abstract (EN): The integration of distributed Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) at the Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) networks increases the distribution grid flexibility to deal with high penetration of Renewable Energy Sources (RES). In addition, it also enables the deployment of key self-healing functionalities, which allow the islanded operation of small sections of the distribution network. However, new planning and real-time operation strategies are required to allow the BESS coordinated control, as well as a cost-effective and stable operation. This paper presents new tools developed for the planning and real-time operation of distribution networks integrating BESS, particularly when operating islanding. For real-time operation, a short-term emergency operation-planning tool assesses the feasibility of islanded operation of a small section of the distribution network. The long-term impact of a BESS control strategy for islanded operation is assessed through a Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) tool. The results and implementation experience in real distribution network are also discussed. © 2020

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 8