A Novel Technical Framework for Colombia’s Distribution System Operator with Distributed Energy Resources Integration

Eduardo Gómez-Luna, Jonathan A. Tariacuri, Jorge De La Cruz and Juan C. Vasquez ()
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Eduardo Gómez-Luna: Grupo de Investigación en Alta Tensión—GRALTA, Escuela de Ingeniería Eléctrica y Electrónica, Universidad del Valle, Cali 760015, Colombia
Jonathan A. Tariacuri: Grupo de Investigación en Alta Tensión—GRALTA, Escuela de Ingeniería Eléctrica y Electrónica, Universidad del Valle, Cali 760015, Colombia
Jorge De La Cruz: Grupo de Investigación en Alta Tensión—GRALTA, Escuela de Ingeniería Eléctrica y Electrónica, Universidad del Valle, Cali 760015, Colombia
Juan C. Vasquez: Center for Research on Microgrids (CROM), AAU Energy, Aalborg University, 9220 Aalborg, Denmark

Energies, 2025, vol. 18, issue 11, 1-20

Abstract: This paper presents a thorough examination of the technical requirements for a new Distribution System Operation (DSO) scheme in Colombia. This study contextualizes these requirements to consider local particularities by looking at national and international standards and models relevant to DSO. This study aims to align the technical requirements to the DSO technologies that offer the greatest advantages (real-time data readings to automate commercial cycle, suspension and reconnection of the service, improving reliability and quality of power supply, and environmental benefits) and the fewest implementation obstacles. Today, an electrical operator can become more proactive by integrating technologies such as advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), distributed energy resources (DER), microgrids, and advanced distribution automation (ADA). This study will provide a structured framework for the implementation of a cutting-edge DSO technology in order to assist Colombia’s energy sector in becoming more dynamic and efficient with a smarter and more active electricity distribution system.

Keywords: DER; DSO; electricity distribution grids; advanced metering infrastructure; distributed energy resources; technical requirements (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: 2025
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