The Evolution of Low- and Medium-Voltage Distribution System Development Planning Procedures and Methods—A Review

Marcin Jaskólski, Paweł Bućko and Stanislaw Czapp ()
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Marcin Jaskólski: Faculty of Electrical and Control Engineering, Gdansk University of Technology, Narutowicza 11/12, 80-233 Gdansk, Poland
Paweł Bućko: Faculty of Electrical and Control Engineering, Gdansk University of Technology, Narutowicza 11/12, 80-233 Gdansk, Poland
Stanislaw Czapp: Faculty of Electrical and Control Engineering, Gdansk University of Technology, Narutowicza 11/12, 80-233 Gdansk, Poland

Energies, 2025, vol. 18, issue 13, 1-44

Abstract: The increasing number of prosumers presents a significant challenge for power grid operators at low- and medium-voltage levels. This necessitates a fresh approach to the development of planning procedures and methods. In this review, we focus on four key areas regarding distribution system development planning: (1) the application of multi-criteria analysis methods, (2) the integration of distributed energy resources, (3) the impact of prosumer inverters on the design and planning of networks and protection systems, and (4) maintaining voltage levels and local power balancing under market rules. We analyzed the major contribution of the existing literature to the field and identified key trends. We also proposed future directions for scientific research in the area.

Keywords: distribution systems development planning; power grid planning; power balancing; grid protection (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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