Online Network-Constrained Dispatch of Distributed Generators in Radial Networks

TL;DR

This paper presents an online, distributed dispatch method for distributed generators in radial networks, utilizing population dynamics to manage congestion and ensure efficient operation amidst the variability of distributed energy sources.

Contribution

It introduces a novel congestion management algorithm based on population dynamics for real-time distributed generator dispatch in radial networks.

Findings

Effective congestion management demonstrated

Algorithm adapts to dynamic, uncertain generation

Supports high penetration of distributed generation

Abstract

High penetration of distributed generation will be characteristic to future distribution networks. The dynamic, intermittent, uncertain and deregulated nature of distributed generation raises the need for online, distributed economic dispatch techniques. In this paper, we demonstrate the application of such approaches using population dynamics. We propose a congestion management algorithm and demonstrate the notable properties and requirements of the proposed approach.