Assessing DER flexibility in a German distribution network for different scenarios and degrees of controllability

André Silva, Leonel Carvalho, Ricardo Bessa, Jean Sumaili, Luís Seca, Gunnar Schaarschmidt, João Silva, Manuel Matos, Roland Hermes

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Abstract

This paper evaluates the flexibility provided by distributed energy resources (DER) in a real electricity distribution network in Germany. Using the Interval Constrained Power Flow (ICPF) tool, the maximum range of flexibility available at the primary substation was obtained for different operation scenarios. Three test cases were simulated, differing mainly in the considered level of renewable energy sources (RES) production. For each test case, the obtained results enabled the construction of flexibility areas that define, for a given operating point, the limits of feasible values for the active and reactive power that can be exchanged between the TSO and the DSO. Furthermore, the tool can also be used to evaluate the contribution from each type of DER to the overall distribution network flexibility.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIET Conference Publications
PublisherInstitution of Engineering and Technology
EditionCP686
ISBN (Electronic)9781785611384, 9781785611889, 9781785612022, 9781785612022, 9781785612268, 9781785612275, 9781785612381, 9781785612688, 9781785612862, 9781785612923, 9781785612947, 9781785612992, 9781785613005, 9781785613074, 9781785613449, 9781785613616, 9781785613685, 9781785613937, 9781785614064, 9781785614170, 9781785618260
Publication statusPublished - 2016
Externally publishedYes
EventCIRED Workshop 2016 - Helsinki, Finland
Duration: 14 Jun 201615 Jun 2016

Publication series

NameIET Conference Publications
NumberCP686
Volume2016

Conference

ConferenceCIRED Workshop 2016
Country/TerritoryFinland
CityHelsinki
Period14/06/1615/06/16

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