Voltage control in electric power grid using distributed energy resources

在现代电网中，屋顶太阳能、小型风能和储能等分布式能源有望逐步取代传统的集中式化石燃料发电。虽然**DER(特别是可再生能源发电)可能会对可靠和高效的电网运行**带来许多挑战，但它们提供了更灵活的能力，可以从**客户端支持和优化综合电力系统。通过这项Engage Grant，我们将设计控制策略，以实时优化和调节DER**输出电压，同时确保系统保持在**电力公司强制执行的操作限制范围内。拟议的工作将与ENBALA Power Networks Inc.合作进行，该公司**开发创新的算法和软件解决方案，管理和优化**现代电网的性能。**主要由快速变化的可再生能源发电引起的大电压漂移，将对未来配电网的可靠和高效运行构成挑战。在最近的文献中，所谓的电压下降控制方法已经被证明是一种很有前途的调节DER输出电压的策略。我们将设计最佳的**电压下降特性，并随着系统运行点的时间变化而自适应地更新它们。**此外，为了促进来自不同制造商的DER与**电网之间的实际互操作性，所开发的控制器将符合现有的控制和**通信协议行业标准。通过利用DER的灵活能力，项目成果将有助于**确保电力供应和质量，同时实现更大的可再生渗透率和客户参与。

In the modern electric power grid, distributed energy resources (DERs), such as rooftop solar, small wind, and**energy storage, are expected to gradually displace conventional centralized fossil fuel-based generation. While**DERs (specifically renewable generation) may pose numerous challenges for reliable and efficient grid**operations, they offer more flexible capabilities to support and optimize the integrated power system from the**customer side. Through this Engage Grant, we will design control strategies to optimize and regulate DER**output voltages in real time, while ensuring that the system remains within operational constraints enforced by**the electric utility. The proposed work will be conducted in collaboration with Enbala Power Networks Inc.,**which develops innovative algorithmic and software solutions that manage and optimize the performance of**the modern power grid.**Large voltage excursions, primarily arising from rapidly varying renewable generation, will challenge reliable**and efficient operation of the future distribution grid. In recent literature, the so-called voltage-droop control**method has been shown to be a promising strategy to regulate DER output voltages. We will design optimal**voltage-droop characteristics and update them adaptively as the system operating point changes over time.**Additionally, in order to facilitate practical interoperability between DERs from various manufacturers and the**electric grid, the developed controller will comply with existing industry standards for control and**communication protocols. By leveraging flexible capabilities of DERs, the project outcomes will help to**ensure power availability and quality while enabling greater renewable penetration and customer participation.