Voltage Optimization in Active Distribution Networks—Utilizing Analytical and Computational Approaches in High Renewable Energy Penetration Environments

Mohammed Alshehri and Jin Yang ()
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Mohammed Alshehri: James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8QQ, UK
Jin Yang: James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8QQ, UK

Energies, 2024, vol. 17, issue 5, 1-33

Abstract: This review paper synthesizes the recent advancements in voltage regulation techniques for active distribution networks (ADNs), particularly in contexts with high renewable energy source (RES) penetration, using photovoltaics (PVs) as a highlighted example. It covers a comprehensive analysis of various innovative strategies and optimization algorithms aimed at mitigating voltage fluctuations, optimizing network performance, and integrating smart technologies like smart inverters and energy storage systems (ESSs). The review highlights key developments in decentralized control algorithms, multi-objective optimization techniques, and the integration of advanced technologies such as soft open points (SOPs) to enhance grid stability and efficiency. The paper categorizes these strategies into two main types: analytical methods and computational methods. In conclusion, this review underscores the critical need for advanced analytical and computational methods in the voltage regulation of ADNs with high renewable energy penetration levels, highlighting the potential for significant improvements in grid stability and efficiency.

Keywords: active distribution network (ADN); soft open point (SOP); genetic algorithms (GAs); particle swarm optimization (PSO); battery energy storage system (BESS); alternating direction method of multipliers (ADMM); smart inverter (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: 2024
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