Electric distribution grid operations typically rely on both centralized optimization and local
non-optimal control techniques. As an alternative, distribution system operational practices …

Environmental and sustainability concerns have caused a recent surge in the penetration of
distributed energy resources into the power grid. This may lead to voltage violations in the …

In this paper, we propose an optimal distributed voltage control for grid-forming (GFM)
inverters in islanded AC microgrids. An optimization problem is formulated where the …

The increasing penetration of renewable and distributed energy resources in distribution
networks calls for real-time and distributed voltage control. In this article, we investigate local …

We consider the problem of controlling the voltage of a distribution feeder using the reactive
power capabilities of inverters. On a real distribution grid, we compare the local Volt/VAr …

The increased penetration of volatile renewable energy into distribution networks
necessities more efficient distributed voltage control. In this paper, we design distributed …

Fast time-scale voltage regulation is needed to enable high penetration of renewables in
power distribution networks. A promising approach is to control the reactive power injections …

The IEEE 1547 Standard for the interconnection of distributed energy resources (DERs) to
distribution grids provisions that smart inverters could be implementing Volt/VAR control …

We propose a hierarchical distributed algorithm to solve optimal power flow (OPF) problems
that aim at dispatching controllable distributed energy resources (DERs) for voltage …

Optimal Volt/VAR control (VVC) in distribution networks relies on an effective coordination
between the conventional utility-owned mechanical devices and the smart residential …