The smart power grid blends the bidirectional energy with information flow. Compared to the
traditional power grid, it requires more intelligent and faster control, protection, automation …

Multi-agent-based smart grid applications have gained much attention in recent times. At the
same time, information and communication technology (ICT) has become a crucial part of …

This paper proposes a two-stage multi-mode data-driven Volt/Var optimization-based
conservation voltage reduction (VVO/CVR) strategy to reduce total energy consumption …

The focus of this paper is on analyzing the impact of conservation voltage reduction in the
presence of active devices such as solar photovoltaic (PV) and developing controls that …

Abstract Active Distribution Networks (ADNs) are featured by large-scale integration of
distributed generation (DG) and energy storage. This paper proposes a novel two-layer co …

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 …

With the introduction of advanced monitoring and communication technologies, the legacy
power system is evolving toward fully digitalized smart grid. The IEC 61850 standards have …

With increased grid penetration of distributed energy resources (DERs), volt/VAR control
(VVC) is becoming increasingly complex and challenging in distribution systems …

This paper presents a time-varying stochastic technique to assess conservation voltage
reduction (CVR) effects based on load modeling. A time-varying exponential load model is …

This article investigates the need of coordinated operation of multiple voltage regulation
devices under different time scales to enhance energy efficiency via conservation voltage …