This paper presents an implementation of an IEC 61850-based real-time co-simulation
platform for verification of the performance of a volt-VAR optimization (VVO) engine for smart …

A practical guide to microgrid systems architecture, design topologies, control strategies and
integration approaches Microgrid Planning and Design offers a detailed and authoritative …

This paper aims to investigate the impact of different Electric Vehicle (EV) penetration on
quasi real-time Volt–VAR Optimization (VVO) of smart distribution networks. Recent VVO …

This paper aims to present a novel smart grid adaptive energy conservation and
optimization engine for smart distribution networks. The optimization engine presented in …

Volt-Var Optimization (VVO) is a renovated smart grid technology that utilized the advance
smart grid assets such as Advance Metering Infrastructure (AMI), Distribution Management …

This paper investigates a real-time communication platform for a Smart Grid adaptive Volt-
VAR Optimization (VVO) engine. Novel VVO techniques receive inputs from Advanced …

This paper aims to investigate quasi real-time ZIP load models for new Smart Grid-based
Volt-VAR Optimization (VVO) techniques. As recent VVO solutions are able to perform in …

This paper investigates a novel approach for maintenance scheduling of volt-VAR control
components (VVCCs) of distribution networks with the aid of new generation of volt-VAR …

This paper presents a real-time co-simulated platform for novel voltage and reactive power
optimization (VVO) of distribution grids through a real-time digital simulator (RTDS) in …

Volt/Var Optimization (VVO) technology helps to ensure that power is delivered to customers
at optimal power factor to minimize line loss and maintain acceptable voltage at all points …