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40 MW Photovoltaic Power Plant’s Earthing System Design – New Challenges for an Integrated Methodology
(AIM, 2019-06-03)EDP Labelec is responsible for the safety analysis of the earthing system of every new substation in the Portuguese distribution grid, and over the past 15 years has developed and perfected an integrated methodology for ... -
5G Network Slicing as an Enabler for Smart Distribution Grid Operations
(AIM, 2019-06-03)The power distribution grid has to undergo substantial modifications in order to meet the future electricity needs. The increased flexibility in power consumption, local production and storage insist on smarter supervisory ... -
5G networks enabling new smart grid protection solutions
(AIM, 2019-06-03)Within the ongoing energy revolution, power distribution grid protection, control, and monitoring requires modern, advanced technologies to maintain safety and reliability of operation. If all devices could be interconnected ... -
A 100% renewable isolated μ-grid in Mafate
(AIM, 2018-06-07)Due to its very specific geographical characteristics (no road access and no connection to any electric grid), the cirque of MAFATE is powered with diesel generators. EDF, funded by the ADEME and in partnership with the ... -
A Battery Testing Toolbox for Real-World Operating Conditions
(AIM, 2019-06-03)Battery energy storage systems are being deployed at a high pace to accommodate the integration of renewable energy. Most systems are targeted to stay operational for a decade. As a result degradation information is crucial ... -
A Camera-based Tracking System for Distr ibution Network Inspection Based on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
(AIM, 2019-06-03)A Camera-based Tracking System for DistributionNetwork Inspection Based on Unmanned Aerial VehiclesThe emerging technology of unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV) has become more af ordable and practicable for distribution network ... -
A case study to assess data management and performance of optimal power flow algorithm based tool in a DSO day-ahead operational planning platform
(AIM, 2019-06-03)Due to higher competitiveness of distributed energy resources, Distribution System Operators (DSO) are nowadays confronted with a rapid rise of renewable energy resources, leading to increasing grid congestion events into ... -
A centralized control for the operation of low voltage distribution networks with multiple Distributed Energy Resources
(AIM, 2019-06-03)This paper proposes a secondary substation centered control approach which deals with the effective coordination of multiple Distributed Energy Resources (DER) connected along the LV grid. The presented tool manages and ... -
A Collaborative Demand-Side Management Scenario for Liberalized Smart Grids
(AIM, 2019-06-03)Following the emergence of the Smart Grid concept,numerous Demand-Side Management scenarios have beenproposed in the literature and studied by the actors of theelectricity supply chain. However, many of theseapproaches ... -
A Combined Planning and Simulation Approach for Smart Grid Reliability Analysis
(AIM, 2019-06-03)Today, considering the raise of electricity companies seeking for a more reliable, economical and sustainable electricity grid, the transition to the Smart Grid model seems inevitable. The associated deployment challenges ... -
A comprehensive study for evaluation of the energy losses in distribution systems with high penetration of distributed generations
(AIM, 2019-06-03)The accurate evaluation of grid losses is important for grid operators, especially in the era of high penetration of distributed generations (DGs). However, determining distribution grids’ losses in large scales is a ... -
A Data-driven Harmonic Modeling Method for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
(AIM, 2019-06-03)Electric vehicle (EV) chargers are non-linear loads mainly composed of power electronic devices, which will produce harmonics when connected to distribution networks on a large scale, endangering the safe and stable operation ... -
A Data-driven Home Energy Management System for Sub-Saharan Africa
(AIM, 2018-06-07)This work develops a home energy management system (HEMS) for regions where load shedding exists. The hardware of HEMS is mainly made from second-life materials, hence it is cheap enough for the low-income families to use. ... -
A disruptive method for vegetation management on Enedis’ Medium
(AIM, 2019-06-03)The development of UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems or RPAS Remotely Piloted Aircraft System) offers new opportunities for DSOs to facilitate maintenance of the overhead power line and ensure continuity and quality of supply ... -
A Distribution System Expansion Planning method Considering Integrated Energy Service Providers’ Revenue on Energy Storage Investment
(AIM, 2019-06-03)In this paper, a planning method for distribution system expansion is proposed, considering distribution feeders upgrading, as well as sizing and siting Energy Storage System (ESS), the investment of which is shared by ... -
A Droop Control Design Method in DC Microgrids
(AIM, 2018-06-07)The analysis and design of the droop control applied to the bi-directional distributed generator in the dc microgrid are presented. The effects of line resistance on power sharing and voltage regulation performance are ... -
A DSO Support Framework for Assessment of Future-Readiness of Distribution Systems: Technical, Market, and Policy Perspectives
(AIM, 2019-06-03)This paper proposes a framework to support the distribution system operators for assessing current status of network infrastructures, market/business models, and policies applicable to distribution systems, and thus identify ... -
A framework to evaluate microgrids & energy storage for increasing distribution system reliability
(AIM, 2018-06-07)Traditionally, distribution system reliability has been improved by adopting grid hardening measures and adding intelligence into the system. Grid hardening measures are in many cases the most effective solution but they ... -
A Genetic Algorithm Based Methodology for Prioritizing Maintenance Actions of Power Distribution Utilities
(AIM, 2019-06-03)Yearly, power distribution utilities plan preventive maintenance actions, aiming at reducing durations and frequencies of power outages. Currently, utilities planning engineers prioritize maintenance actions based on ... -
A HOLISTIC REVIEW OF CYBER RISK FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF POWER
(AIM, 2019-06-03)Within any organisation, including those of a Distribution System Operator, an understanding of PPITFC is held across, Human Resources, Quality, Facilities or the IT department, and often what is documented is not always ...