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ORIGINAL RESEARCH article

Front. Energy Res.
Sec. Sustainable Energy Systems
Volume 12 - 2024 | doi: 10.3389/fenrg.2024.1478040
This article is part of the Research Topic Advanced Data-Driven Uncertainty Optimization for Planning, Operation, and Analysis of Renewable Power Systems View all 9 articles

Multi-objective Planning of Distribution Network Based on Distributionally Robust Model Predictive Control

Provisionally accepted
Yudun Li Yudun Li 1Kuang Li Kuang Li 1Rongqi Fan Rongqi Fan 1Jiajia Chen Jiajia Chen 2*Yanlei Zhao Yanlei Zhao 2
  • 1 State Grid Shandong Electric Power Company, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
  • 2 Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, China

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    The uncoordinated integration of numerous distributed resources poses significant challenges to the safe and stable operation of distribution networks. To address the uncertainties associated with the intermittent output of distributed power sources, we propose a multi-objective planning strategy for distribution networks based on distributionally robust model predictive control. Initially, an error fuzzy set is established on a Wasserstein sphere using historical data to enhance out-of-sample performance. Next, a multi-objective optimization framework is constructed, balancing returns and risks, and is subsequently converted into a single-objective solution using value-at-risk conditions. This is followed by the implementation of multi-step rolling optimization within the model predictive control framework. We have linearized the proposed model using linearized power flow method and conducted a thorough validation on an enhanced IEEE 37-node test systems. The DRO has been shown to reduce costs by a significant 29.16% when compared to RO method. Moreover, the energy storage capacity required has been notably reduced by 33.33% on the 29-node and by 20% on the 35node. These quantified results not only demonstrate the substantial economic efficiency gains but also the enhanced robustness of our proposed planning under the uncertainties associated with renewable energy integration.

    Keywords: Distributionally robust optimization, model predictive control, uncertainty, Distribution network planning, distributed resources

    Received: 09 Aug 2024; Accepted: 01 Oct 2024.

    Copyright: © 2024 Li, Li, Fan, Chen and Zhao. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

    * Correspondence: Jiajia Chen, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo, China

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