From active distribution systems to decentralized microgrids: A review on regulations and planning approaches based on operational factors

MJ Ghadi, A Rajabi, S Ghavidel, A Azizivahed, L Li… - Applied Energy, 2019 - Elsevier
Restructuring of power systems along with the integration of renewable energy resources in
electricity networks have transformed traditional distribution networks (DNs) into new active …

Benefits and barriers concerning demand response stakeholder value chain: A systematic literature review

J Sousa, I Soares - Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Demand Response (DR) is acknowledged to play a relevant role in future electrical power
systems. To achieve decarbonization, increasing shares of renewable electricity will induce …

Building large-scale US synthetic electric distribution system models

C Mateo, F Postigo, F de Cuadra… - … on Smart Grid, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Rapid increases in distributed energy resources on distribution systems are prompting
research efforts to improve and evaluate electric power distribution algorithms; however …

Impact of solar PV self-consumption policies on distribution networks and regulatory implications

C Mateo, R Cossent, T Gómez, G Prettico, P Frías… - Solar Energy, 2018 - Elsevier
The sustained cost reduction of solar photovoltaics (PV) modules together with the
introduction of self-consumption policies is transforming passive electricity consumers into …

Distribution network planning method: Integration of a recurrent neural network model for the prediction of scenarios

AE Saldaña-González, M Aragüés-Peñalba… - Electric Power Systems …, 2024 - Elsevier
The integration of new types of consumers and prosumers into distribution networks
presents significant challenges for network planners, especially given the uncertainties of …

Grid expansion planning with battery storage: Economic potential under high renewable penetration

A de Bazelaire, K Pak, Y Perez, V Rious - The Electricity Journal, 2024 - Elsevier
To ensure a smooth energy transition, rapid expansion of the electric grid is essential to
accommodate growing renewable power generation. We assess the role battery storage can …

System wide MV distribution network technical losses estimation based on reference feeder and energy flow model

KA Ibrahim, MT Au, CK Gan, JH Tang - International Journal of Electrical …, 2017 - Elsevier
This paper presents an integrated analytical approach to estimate technical losses (TL) of
medium voltage (MV) distribution network. The concept of energy flow in a radial MV …

Demand response potential: An economic analysis for MIBEL and EEX

J Sousa, I Soares - Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
Day-ahead electricity markets were established based on the premise that short run price
elasticity of demand is small, due to electricity importance, convenience and low cost. If …

Value of flexibility alternatives for real distribution networks in the context of the energy transition

FD Martín-Utrilla, JP Chaves-Ávila, R Cossent - IEEE Access, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The distribution grid faces several challenges related to the decarbonisation of the economy,
which require incorporating flexibility services alongside traditional grid reinforcement …

The use of intelligent aggregator agents for advanced control of demand response

T Medved, G Artač, AF Gubina - Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
With the integration of distributed renewable energy sources (DRES) and active demand
(eg, units providing demand response, DR) in the distribution grid, the importance of …