Scalable uncertainty aware ancillary services procurement tool for active distribution systems

M. Usman, B. Mohandes, F. Capitanescu, A. G. Madureira, M. Bolfek, Z. Matisic, F.J. Soares, N. S. Fonseca, H. S. Teixeira, C. Mateo

27th International Conference and Exhibition on Electricity Distribution - CIRED 2023, Rome (Italy). 12-15 junio 2023

Summary:

Achieving carbon neutral power systems is pushing for higher penetration of distributed energy resources (DER) in existing distribution systems. Accordingly, sophisti-cated, yet, practical tools for the optimal operation and management of active distribution systems (ADS) are in high need. In response to this necessity, this paper presents a novel and scalable tool for ancillary services procure-ment by distribution system operators (DSOs). The devel-oped tool takes into consideration the inter-temporal and variable nature of DER in an uncertainty-aware approach. This tool is also suited for real-world implementation with large ADS, as it adopts a sequential linearization ap-proach. As such, it allows DSOs to procure flexibility op-timally from DERs embedded in ADS in the day-ahead op-eration planning timeframe, where congestion and voltage issues are managed.

Spanish layman's summary:

Los objetivos climáticos están impulsando una mayor penetración de los recursos energéticos distribuidos. Para ello, se necesitan herramientas sofisticadas y prácticas para la operación y gestión óptima de los sistemas de distribución activos. La herramienta propuesta es adecuada para su aplicación en el mundo real.

 

English layman's summary:

Environmental targets are pushing for higher penetration of distributed energy resources in distribution systems. Sophisticated, yet, practical tools for the optimal operation and management of active distribution systems are in high need. The proposed tool is suited for real-world implementation.

DOI: 10.1049/icp.2023.0653

Publication date: June 2023.

Citation:
Usman, M., Mohandes, B., Capitanescu, F., Madureira, A. G., Bolfek, M., Matisic, Z., Soares, F.J., Fonseca, N. S., Teixeira, H. S., Mateo, C., Scalable uncertainty aware ancillary services procurement tool for active distribution systems, 27th International Conference and Exhibition on Electricity Distribution - CIRED 2023, Rome (Italy). 12-15 June 2023.

IIT-23-049C