Distribution Voltage Control: Current Status and Future Trends

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Abstract

Driven by smart distribution technologies, the widespread use of distributed energy resources (DERs), and the injection of new loads, such as electric vehicles, electric distribution systems are evolving from passive to active. The integration of DERs (including renewable distributed generation) with their uncontrollable generation variability, imposes various grid stability challenges on distribution system operation. The primary problem is significant voltage rise in the distribution feeder that forces existing voltage control devices such as onload tap-changers and line voltage regulators to operate more frequently. The consequence is the deterioration of the operating life of the voltage control mechanism. As such, a distributed active network management has to be fulfilled by taking advantage of the emerging techniques of control, monitoring, protection, and communication to assist distribution network operators in an optimal manner. This paper presents a short review of recent advancements and identifies emerging technologies and future development trends to support active management of distribution networks.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 9th IEEE International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems, PEDG 2018
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Print)9781538667057
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 27 2018
Event9th IEEE International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems, PEDG 2018 - Charlotte, United States
Duration: Jun 25 2018Jun 28 2018

Publication series

Name2018 9th IEEE International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems, PEDG 2018

Conference

Conference9th IEEE International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems, PEDG 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCharlotte
Period06/25/1806/28/18

Funding

This manuscript has been authored by UT-Battelle, LLC under Contract No. DE-AC05-00OR22725 with the U.S. Department of Energy.

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