Fundamental research challenges for active management of distribution networks with high levels of renewable generation

This paper is concerned with critically evaluating existing and emerging active management concepts and defining the contributions that ongoing and future research activities can bring in supporting the implementation of active management in distribution networks. These aims are achieved by defining...

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Published in39th International Universities Power Engineering Conference, 2004. UPEC 2004 Vol. 3; pp. 1024 - 1028 vol. 2
Main Authors Currie, R.A.F., Ault, G.W., Foote, C.E.T., Burt, G.M., McDonald, J.R.
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published Bristol IEEE 2004
University of the West of England (UWE)
Subjects
Applied sciences
Communication system control
Distributed control
Electric power plants
Electrical engineering. Electrical power engineering
Electrical power engineering
Energy management
Environmental management
Exact sciences and technology
Load management
Miscellaneous
Operation. Load control. Reliability
Power generation
Power networks and lines
Power system management
Project management
Renewable energy resources
Technology management
Electric generator
Electric power plant
Renewable energy
Power system management
Electrical network
Control equipment
Electric utility
Active circuit
Energy management
Distribution network
Implementation
Monitoring
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Summary:This paper is concerned with critically evaluating existing and emerging active management concepts and defining the contributions that ongoing and future research activities can bring in supporting the implementation of active management in distribution networks. These aims are achieved by defining and then extrapolating from current understanding of active network management. The key contributions from completed and ongoing projects in the field are clearly presented. In addition, the gap is assessed between what is achievable with existing and emerging active management solutions and what is required from active management if renewable energy targets are to be met within the current grid capability. Several specific recommendations are made in the paper that have relevance to power utilities, generators, plant manufacturers, network planners and monitoring and control equipment providers. These recommendations will facilitate concept validation and the implementation of future active management schemes.
ISBN:9781860433658
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