Micro-Grid Planning and Resilience Within Bulk System Planning and Operation

Micro grid is widely used in real worlds for advanced forecasting and demand response of renewable energy source, grid integration, and operations. Micro grid consists of conventional and nonconventional energy source such as wind energy, solar energy, biomass energy, hydro power, diesel power, fuel cell, geothermal power, thermal power, etc. Micro grid is a combination of AC power and DC power such as wind, solar, fuel cell, biomass, and Hydro power, which is mostly used in micro grids. Grid can be operated by grid connected mode or islanding modes. Micro grid is classified into traditional micro grids and smart micro grids.

Assessing the value of electric vehicle managed charging: a review of methodologies and results

Electric vehicle managed charging can benefit all consumers by supporting grid planning, operation, and reliability – especially complementing high-renewable systems.

Strategy for Optimal Grid Planning and System Evaluation of Networked Distribution Systems

The meshed network may become a standard for future distribution systems owing to its various benefits regarding voltage profile, reliability, losses, and the distributed generation (DG). Therefore, in Korea, there is a plan to introduce an advanced form of meshed network called a networked distribution system (NDS). This refers to a system with permanent linkages between four distribution lines (DLs) and N×N communication-based protection. To properly introduce NDS to an actual grid, this study proposes a strategy for optimal grid planning and system evaluation. Four different topologies and four practical indicators are explained. First, load imbalance is used to find the optimal grid that maximizes the load capacity. Second, line overload, fault current, and temporary overvoltage (TOV) were used to evaluate the necessity of load transfer, availability of circuit breakers, relay settings, and system stability. PSCAD/EMTDC were employed for the simulation. This study establishes the construction and evaluation guidelines of NDS for distribution system operators (DSOs).

Development of Planning and Operation Guidelines for Strategic Grid Planning of Urban Low-Voltage Grids with a New Supply Task

In contrast to rural distribution grids, which are mostly “feed-in oriented” in terms of electrical power, urban distribution grids are “load oriented”, as the number of customer connections and density of loads in urban areas is significantly higher than in rural areas. Taking into account the progressive electrification of the transport and heating sector, it is necessary to assess the required grid optimization or expansion measures from a conventional, as well as an innovative point of view. This is necessary in order to be able to contain the enormous investment volumes needed for transforming the energy system and aligning the infrastructures to their future requirements in time. Therefore, this article first explains the methodological approach of allocating scenarios of the development of electric mobility and heat pumps to analyzed grids. The article continues with describing which power values need to be applied and which conventional and innovative planning measures are available for avoiding voltage band violations and equipment overloads within the framework of strategic grid planning. Subsequently, the results of grid planning studies are outlined and evaluated with an assessment model that evaluates capital as well as operational costs. On this basis, planning and operation guidelines for urban low-voltage grids are derived. The main result is that low-voltage grids can accommodate charging infrastructure for electric mobility, as well as heat pumps to a certain degree. In addition, it is concluded that conventional planning measures are not completely avoidable, but can be partially avoided or deferred through dynamic load management.

Power Grid Planning and Dynamic Intelligent Management System Construction Based on Operation Simulation

The operation simulation system of the power grid is a complex and huge dynamic model, and its establishment and management are of great significance in power enterprises. The intelligence of the power grid is to manage the power system through computer technology, so that it can provide users with high-quality, convenient, safe, reliable and high-efficiency services. To this end, this article is based on operating simulation experiments to construct a power grid planning and dynamic intelligent management system. The purpose is to provide people with a fast and accurate power management system to facilitate life. This article mainly constructs the system through investigation method, experimental analysis method, data analysis method and so on. Experimental research shows that the accuracy of data obtained by using information technology in power grid planning and intelligent management system construction is relatively high, reaching 93.2%.

Simulation application of three-dimensional GIS based on full-scenario intelligence in power grid company transmission line planning

Traditional data collection and review methods in power grid planning have always had the problems of time-consuming, poor real-time performance, and cumbersome processes. The application of mobile GIS solves the problems of data collection and review methods and makes more efficient use of mobile GIS terminal collection. The data of the mobile GIS solve the urgent problems that need to be solved since the popularization and application of mobile GIS. This system implements functions such as storage, transmission, and review based on mobile GIS data, which will greatly improve the efficiency of data collection by mobile terminals and reduce the cost of data collection. Realize the planning simulation of the power grid under the intelligent cycle of the whole scene.

A Smart Grid Planning Method with Coal-to-electricity Based on Multifactor Adaptability

In order to reduce coal pollution and improve air quality in winter, many cities in northern China began to promote coal-to-electricity, and a series of policy subsidies were released accordingly. With the implementation of coal-to-electricity, the characteristics of power network has been changed significantly and the traditional planning method is no longer applicable. To meet the needs of coal-to-electricity engineering, a smart grid planning method with coal-to-electricity based on multifactor adaptability is proposed in this paper. First, the coal-to-electricity load characteristics is analysed, and typical parameters is proposed based on the actual operation data, which considers the impacts of different types of equipment and breaks through the modelling difficulties of coal-to-electricity characteristics. Then, a smart grid planning method with coal-to-electricity based on multifactor adaptability is set up, which combines the influence of transmission capacity for each equipment, the investment capacity for each participant, and the social acceptance of the electricity price. Based on this model, the technical, economic, and environmental benefits of coal-to-electricity modification are coordinated. The application shows that the proposed method is concise and effective and provides useful suggestions for determining the coal-to-electricity scale, network planning and compensation policy, which supports the implementation of coal-to-electricity.

Research and application of 3D GIS in the visualization and information management of power grid construction projects

The research direction and application scope of transmission line 3D visualization aided design system include design data retrieval of transmission line project, preliminary path selection, feasibility study, and preliminary design. Actively explore the in-depth application of line 3D construction drawing design and digital transfer. Based on the relevant work experience of the author engaged in the application of GIS technology for many years, and taking the application of 3D GIS technology in power grid planning and design as the research object, this paper designs and implements a 3D GIS visualization system for power grid planning and design, decomposes the system function with a case, and analyzes the operation flow of the system in detail, which is believed to be beneficial to colleagues engaged in related work.