Multi-objective Active Network Management Scheme Studied in Sundom Smart Grid with MV and LV Network Connected DER Units

Abstract

Use of controllable, flexible, distributed energy resources (DER) in MV and LV networks will be in key role in order to improve local and system-wide grid resiliency and maximize utilization of renewable energy sources (RES). These resources will provide different technical services as part of future active network management (ANM) schemes. Therefore, future ANM and protection methods and solutions have to be adapted and developed so that active control and utilization of DER during both grid-connected and islanded operation modes is enabled. In this paper, multi-objective ANM scheme is studied by PSCAD simulations during grid-connected operation of Sundom Smart Grid. Based on the simulation results conclusions are stated, for example, related to preventing unwanted MV and LV network reactive power / voltage control interactions and potential mutual effects between voltage (U) and frequency (f) control functions (QU-, PU- and Pf -control) of DER units which are actively participating on studied multi-objective ANM scheme.