A Review of Optimal Planning Active Distribution System: Models, Methods, and Future Researches

Rui Li, Wei Wang, Zhe Chen, Jiuchun Jiang and Weige Zhang
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Rui Li: National Active Distribution Network Technology Research Center (NANTEC), Beijing JiaoTong University, Beijing 100044, China
Wei Wang: National Active Distribution Network Technology Research Center (NANTEC), Beijing JiaoTong University, Beijing 100044, China
Zhe Chen: Department of Energy Technology, Aalborg University, DK9220 Aalborg, Denmark
Jiuchun Jiang: National Active Distribution Network Technology Research Center (NANTEC), Beijing JiaoTong University, Beijing 100044, China
Weige Zhang: National Active Distribution Network Technology Research Center (NANTEC), Beijing JiaoTong University, Beijing 100044, China

Energies, 2017, vol. 10, issue 11, 1-27

Abstract: Due to the widespread deployment of distributed energy resources (DERs) and the liberalization of electricity market, traditional distribution networks are undergoing a transition to active distribution systems (ADSs), and the traditional deterministic planning methods have become unsuitable under the high penetration of DERs. Aiming to develop appropriate models and methodologies for the planning of ADSs, the key features of ADS planning problem are analyzed from the different perspectives, such as the allocation of DGs and ESS, coupling of operation and planning, and high-level uncertainties. Based on these analyses, this comprehensive literature review summarizes the latest research and development associated with ADS planning. The planning models and methods proposed in these research works are analyzed and categorized from different perspectives including objectives, decision variables, constraint conditions, and solving algorithms. The key theoretical issues and challenges of ADS planning are extracted and discussed. Meanwhile, emphasis is also given to the suitable suggestions to deal with these abovementioned issues based on the available literature and comparisons between them. Finally, several important research prospects are recommended for further research in ADS planning field, such as planning with multiple micro-grids (MGs), collaborative planning between ADSs and information communication system (ICS), and planning from different perspectives of multi-stakeholders.

Keywords: distributed energy resources; planning model; active distribution system; distribution network planning; optimization program (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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