A survey of distributed optimization and control algorithms for electric power systems

DK Molzahn, F Dörfler, H Sandberg… - … on Smart Grid, 2017 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Historically, centrally computed algorithms have been the primary means of power system
optimization and control. With increasing penetrations of distributed energy resources …

Distributed optimization in distribution systems: Use cases, limitations, and research needs

N Patari, V Venkataramanan… - … on Power Systems, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Electric distribution grid operations typically rely on both centralized optimization and local
non-optimal control techniques. As an alternative, distribution system operational practices …

Fast local voltage control under limited reactive power: Optimality and stability analysis

H Zhu, HJ Liu - IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 2015 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
High penetration of distributed energy resources presents several challenges and
opportunities for voltage regulation in power distribution systems. A local reactive power …

Fast power system analysis via implicit linearization of the power flow manifold

S Bolognani, F Dörfler - 2015 53rd Annual Allerton Conference …, 2015 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this paper, we consider the manifold that describes all feasible power flows in a power
system as an implicit algebraic relation between nodal voltages (in polar coordinates) and …

Voltage stabilization in microgrids via quadratic droop control

JW Simpson-Porco, F Dörfler… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2016 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
We consider the problem of voltage stability and reactive power balancing in islanded small-
scale electrical networks outfitted with DC/AC inverters (“microgrids”). A droop-like voltage …

Optimal distributed feedback voltage control under limited reactive power

G Qu, N Li - IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this paper, we propose a distributed voltage control in power distribution networks through
reactive power compensation. The proposed control can operate in a distributed fashion …

Robust volt/var control with photovoltaics

RA Jabr - IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The new IEEE 1547-2018 standard includes dynamic Volt/VAr control for photovoltaic (PV)
smart inverters. While recent research has addressed the problem of optimal inverter …

Distributed voltage control in distribution networks: Online and robust implementations

HJ Liu, W Shi, H Zhu - IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 2017 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Voltage regulation in distribution networks is increasingly challenged by the penetration of
distributed energy resources (DERs). This paper develops a distributed voltage control …

Linear decision rules for control of reactive power by distributed photovoltaic generators

RA Jabr - IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 2017 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The revised IEEE 1547 Standard together with the grid codes from several European
countries require the contribution of photovoltaic inverters to the reactive power and voltage …

Voltage regulation algorithms for multiphase power distribution grids

V Kekatos, L Zhang, GB Giannakis… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2015 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Time-varying renewable energy generation can result in serious under-/over-voltage
conditions in future distribution grids. Augmenting conventional utility-owned voltage …