Advanced modeling of $$\mathrm{DER}$$s and $$\mathrm{UPFC}$$ devices with Sparse Tableau Formulation for $$\mathrm{ACOPF}$$
Distributed energy resources (DERs) are projected to be significant contributors in electric power grid modernization efforts. Yet many distribution and transmission system operators are concerned about potential reliability and security impacts of high penetration of DERs, and cite the need of greater visibility and controllability of decision variables associated with these DERs. Tractable modeling of DERs in AC optimal power flow (ACOPF) is one of the barriers to their integration into the existing operation, planning and market paradigm. Similarly, as more intermittent renewable resources are deployed, power flow control becomes more valuable, and accurate representation of Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) devices in ACOPF will likely grow in importance. Here this paper focuses on the detailed representation of substations with the high penetration of DERs, and on the Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC) FACTS devices, in OPF. To this end, a novel Sparse Tableau Formulation (STF) for ACOPF is used to accurately model such features as substation reconfiguration to accommodate DERs, and to represent decision variables appropriate to the voltage source converters within UPFCs. Numerical studies are provided to demonstrate the impacts of detailed DER and UPFC representations on optimal operation, and the computational efficiency.
- Research Organization:
- Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E)
- Grant/Contract Number:
- AR0000717
- OSTI ID:
- 1613703
- Journal Information:
- Electric Power Systems Research, Vol. 174, Issue C; ISSN 0378-7796
- Publisher:
- ElsevierCopyright Statement
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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