Hosting Capacity Approach

TL;DR

This paper introduces an advanced concept of hosting capacity called 'feasible region', enabling more efficient grid potential utilization and simplified energy storage optimization through algebraic representation, validated by Dutch grid case studies.

Contribution

It proposes a new 'hosting capacity region' concept, converting complex models into compact forms for better grid analysis and optimization.

Findings

Validated assessment methods on Dutch grid case studies

Simplified algebraic representation of energy storage optimization

Enhanced potential exploitation for power delivery

Abstract

This chapter proposes an evolved concept of "hosting capacity" using the term of "feasible region". Through converting the grid model into a more compact one, "hosting capacity region" not only is promising to further exploit the grid potential for power delivery, but also benefits grid operation feasibility investigation with concise formulas. The hosting capacity region assessment schemes are exploited as well. Facing the derived hosting capacity, originally complicated energy storage optimization problems can be represented algebraically, which is more efficient and friendly for computer processing. Case studies based on a 10.5kV Dutch grid have been implemented, eventually confirming the validity of relevant assessment and optimization methods.