Efficient Operation and Control of Power System Networks with Increased DG Penetration

本文的研究目标是深入研究分布式发电（DG），特别是可再生能源的网络渗透建模，包括负荷变化下MW和MVAr的需求响应，开发一个基于价值的DG互联集成优化工具，并在此基础上提出了一种基于价值的DG互联集成优化方法。发展新的电力系统可靠性、效率和阻塞管理的性能指标。该方法旨在开发用于电网渗透的DG和负荷的改进模型、可再生能源对需求系统的响应和控制数据近似以及确定限制作为整体优化问题设计的输入，针对与DG相关的不同场景进行性能指标、指标和系统研究，以实现配电或子输电的最佳能量。智力优势：该研究将使用计算方法来评估DG对网络运行的影响。利用内点和整数规划的扩展，一个首选的方法的DG的边际效益作为位置边际价格的函数的电压稳定性的变化。更广泛的影响：这项研究将加强能源系统的优化技术，从而提高系统的效率。它将进一步为自主智能电网的发展做出贡献，包括替代能源选项。这有利于国家的能源安全和生活质量。该项目将进一步促进少数民族学生的培训，并对教育未来的电力和能源劳动力产生影响。

Efficient Operation and Control of Power System Networks with Increase Distributed Generation PenetrationECCS No: 0901851ABSTRACTThe objective of this research is to develop insight into modeling of Distributed Generation (DG) particularly Renewable Energy Resources for network penetration, incorporating MW and MVAr demand response under load variability; to develop a value based optimization tool for integration of DG interconnection; to develop new performances metrics for evaluation of reliability, efficiency and congestion management of power system . The approach is aimed at developing improved models of DG and loads for grid penetration, Renewable Energy Resources response to demand system and control data approximate and determination of limits as input to overall optimized problems design of performance indices, metrics, and system studies for different scenarios associated with DG for optimum energy of the distribution or sub transmission. Intellectual Merit: The research will use a computational approach to evaluate the impact of DG on network operation. A preferred method of marginal benefits of DG as a function of Location Marginal Price for voltage stability changes will be developed utilizing interior point and integer programming extensions. The robustness of the integrated scheme will be tested on a benchmark system.Broader Impacts: The research will enhance optimization techniques for energy systems, thus improving system efficiency. It will further provide a contribution to the development of the autonomous Smart Grid under increased penetration of DG including alternative energy options. This is of benefit for the Nation's energy security and quality of life. The project will further facilitate training of minority students and have impact on educating the future power and energy workforce.