Real-Time Feedback-Based Optimization of Distribution Grids: A Unified Approach
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
This paper develops an algorithmic framework for real-time optimization of distribution-level distributed energy resources (DERs). The framework optimizes the operation of both DERs that are individually controllable and groups of DERs (i.e., aggregations) that are jointly controlled at an electrical point of connection. From an electrical standpoint, wye and delta single- and multi-phase connections are accounted for. The algorithm enables (groups of) DERs to pursue given performance objectives, while adjusting their (aggregate) powers to respond to services requested by grid operators and to maintain electrical quantities within engineering limits. The design of the algorithm leverages a time-varying bi-level problem formulation capturing various performance objectives and engineering constraints, and an online implementation of primal-dual projected-gradient methods. The gradient steps are suitably modified to accommodate appropriate measurements from the distribution network and the DERs. Stability and convergence claims are established in terms of tracking of the solution of the time-varying optimization problem. Finally, the method is tested in a realistic distribution.
- Research Organization:
- National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E)
- Grant/Contract Number:
- AC36-08GO28308
- OSTI ID:
- 1557404
- Report Number(s):
- NREL/JA-5D00-70689
- Journal Information:
- IEEE Transactions on Control of Network Systems, Vol. 6, Issue 3; ISSN 2372-2533
- Publisher:
- IEEECopyright Statement
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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