Uncertainties in Modern Power Systems

Uncertainties in Modern Power Systems combines several aspects of uncertainty management in power systems at the planning and operation stages within an integrated framework. This book provides the state-of-the-art in electric network planning, including time-scales, reliability, quality, optimal allocation of compensators and distributed generators, mathematical formulation, and search algorithms. The book introduces innovative research outcomes, programs, algorithms, and approaches that consolidate the present status and future opportunities and challenges of power systems. The book also offers a comprehensive description of the overall process in terms of understanding, creating, data gathering, and managing complex electrical engineering applications with uncertainties.

This reference is useful for researchers, engineers, and operators in power distribution systems.

Includes innovative research outcomes, programs, algorithms, and approaches that consolidate current status and future of modern power systemsDiscusses how uncertainties will impact on the performance of power systemsOffers solutions to significant challenges in power systems planning to achieve the best operational performance of the different electric power sectors

1. Modern power systems: opportunities and challenges 2. Uncertainty modeling techniques in power systems 3. Demand side management in modern power systems 4. Reliability assessment of modern power systems with high penetration of renewables 5. Probabilistic optimal power flow problem 6. Optimal reactive power planning of distribution systems with high penetration of renewables 7. Power system state estimation 8. Load and electricity price forecasting problem 9. DG investment and allocation in active distribution networks 10. Evaluation of DG impacts on distribution networks 11. Energy dispatch of renewables 12. Expansion planning of distribution networks 13. Expansion planning of transmission networks 14. Power quality in modern power systems 15. Probabilistic hosting capacity decision making challenges 16. Distributed energy storage allocation problem 17. Decision making support for secured power systems operation 18. Optimal sizing and coordination of EV charging stations 19. Service restoration in distribution network 20. Big data in the smart power systems and IoT applications 21. Case studies