Review of Steady-State Electric Power Distribution System Datasets

Steffen Meinecke, Leon Thurner and Martin Braun
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Steffen Meinecke: Department of Energy Management and Power System Operation (e 2 n), University Kassel, 34121 Kassel, Germany
Leon Thurner: Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Economics and Energy System Technology (IEE), 34119 Kassel, Germany
Martin Braun: Department of Energy Management and Power System Operation (e 2 n), University Kassel, 34121 Kassel, Germany

Energies, 2020, vol. 13, issue 18, 1-17

Abstract: Publicly available grid datasets with electric steady-state equivalent circuit models are crucial for the development and comparison of a variety of power system simulation tools and algorithms. Such algorithms are essential to analyze and improve the integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) in electrical power systems. Increased penetration of DERs, new technologies, and changing regulatory frameworks require the continuous development of the grid infrastructure. As a result, the number and versatility of grid datasets, which are required in power system research, increases. Furthermore, the used grids are created by different methods and intentions. This paper gives orientation within these developments: First, a concise overview of well-known, publicly available grid datasets is provided. Second, background information on the compilation of the grid datasets, including different methods, intentions and data origins, is reviewed and characterized. Third, common terms to describe electric steady-state distribution grids, such as representative grid or benchmark grid , are assembled and reviewed. Recommendations for the use of these grid terms are made.

Keywords: benchmark grid; generic grid; representative grid; reference network; terminology; methodology (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: 2020
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