Operation of Distributed Energy Resources in Smart Distribution Networks

Distribution system complexity is increasing mainly due to technological innovation, renewable distributed generation and responsive loads. This complexity makes difficult the monitoring, control and operation of distribution networks for distribution network operators, decision-makers, investors and etc.

Operation of Distributed Energy Resources in Smart Distribution Networks defines these barriers and challenges of smart distribution networks and ultimately proposes optimal solutions for addressing them.

Considering the concept of smart distribution systems as an important part of future electrical power systems to improve the local flexibility and reliability of electrical systems this volume carefully defines the concept as a radial network with a cluster of distributed energy generations, various types of loads, and energy storage systems.

In addition, smart distribution networks integrated with renewable sources can be a proper solution to the raised energy crises and environmental problems. However, huge penetration of distributed energy resources and the intermittent nature of renewable generations may put at risk the system operation.

This book seeks to find, analyze and introduce features and problems of smart distribution networks from different aspects.

Integrates different types of elements including electrical vehicles, demand response programs, and various renewable energy sources in distribution networksProposes optimal operational models for short term performance and scheduling of distribution networkDiscusses the uncertainties of renewable resources and intermittent load in decision making of distribution networks

Part 1: A conceptual introduction 1. Definition of smart distribution networks 2. Impacts of renewable energy sources and energy storage technologies on smart distribution networks 3. Impacts of electrical vehicles and demand response programs on smart distribution networks

Part 2: Operation and economic analysis of smart distribution networks 4. Operation of future distribution networks in high penetration of renewable sources 5. Short-term scheduling of future distribution network in high penetration of electric vehicles in deregulated energy market 6. Application of load shifting programs in next day operation of distribution network 7. Impact of solar parks and wind farms on controlled islanding of radial distribution networks 8. Reliability based scheduling of active distribution system with the integration of wind power generation 9. Calculation of the participants' loss share in the advanced distribution network 10. Multi-objective model for DG-owner and distribution network operator in smart distribution network 11. The impact of AMI malfunctions on the distribution system operation

Part 3: Hybrid energy system integration in distribution networks 12. Hybrid electrical and thermal energy integration in smart distribution network 13. Optimal scheduling of smart home in smart distribution network 14. A cost and environmental performance of hybrid energy system in future distribution network

Part 4: Nodal pricing of smart distribution networks 15. Nodal pricing for the advanced distribution network based on losses in deregulated electricity market 16. Demand response and line limit effects on mesh distribution networks pricing

Part 5: Optimal planning of electrical smart distribution network 17. Dynamic and static of EV charging station planning in future distribution network 18. Fixed and switched capacitor placement in power market environment considering voltage correlation