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 …

Voltage optimization in PV-rich distribution networks—a review

M Dubravac, K Fekete, D Topić, M Barukčić - Applied Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
There is a rising trend to integrate different types of distributed generation (DG), especially
photovoltaic (PV) systems, on the roofs of existing consumers, who then become prosumers …

Network partition and voltage coordination control for distribution networks with high penetration of distributed PV units

Y Chai, L Guo, C Wang, Z Zhao, X Du… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2018 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In order to solve the voltage violation problem caused by high penetration of photovoltaic
(PV) units in distribution power networks, this paper proposes a double-layer voltage control …

Optimal distributed control of reactive power via the alternating direction method of multipliers

P Šulc, S Backhaus, M Chertkov - IEEE Transactions on Energy …, 2014 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
We formulate the control of reactive power generation by photovoltaic inverters in a power
distribution circuit as a constrained optimization that aims to minimize power losses subject …

On the need for communication for voltage regulation of power distribution grids

S Bolognani, R Carli, G Cavraro… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
We consider the problem of regulating the voltage profile of a power distribution grid by
controlling the reactive power injection of distributed microgenerators. We define a very …

Energy management system for an islanded microgrid with convex relaxation

MF Zia, E Elbouchikhi, M Benbouzid… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Conventional energy generation sources mainly provide energy supply to remote areas
nowadays. However, because of growing concerns over greenhouse gas emissions, the …

Local and distributed voltage control algorithms in distribution networks

G Cavraro, R Carli - IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 2017 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this paper, we consider a voltage control problem in power distribution grids. The specific
goal is that of keeping the voltages within preassigned operating limits by commanding the …

[HTML][HTML] A two-level over-voltage control strategy in distribution networks with high PV penetration

M Emarati, M Barani, H Farahmand, J Aghaei… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Over-voltage in low voltage feeders due to the increasing penetration level of photovoltaic
(PV) is a crucial issue to be addressed. There is a need to use more advanced voltage …

ADMM-based distributed OPF problem meets stochastic communication delay

J Xu, H Sun, CJ Dent - IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 2018 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
An increasing number of distributed generators will penetrate into the distribution power
system in future smart grid, thus a centralized control strategy cannot effectively optimize the …

Local distribution voltage control by reactive power injection from PV inverters enhanced with active power curtailment

S Ghosh, S Rahman… - 2014 IEEE PES General …, 2014 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Overvoltages in distribution network due to large-scale photovoltaic (PV) penetration can be
overcome by controlling the real and/or reactive power injections from the PV inverter. The …