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

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 t...

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Published in:Energies (Basel) 2017-11, Vol.10 (11), p.1715
Main Authors: Li, Rui, Wang, Wei, Chen, Zhe, Jiang, Jiuchun, Zhang, Weige
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
active distribution system
Communications systems
Decision theory
distributed energy resources
Distributed generation
distribution network planning
Electric power distribution
Electric power grids
Energy resources
Energy sources
Information systems
Literature reviews
optimization program
planning model
R&D
Research & development
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1996-1073
1996-1073
DOI:10.3390/en10111715