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Dynamic Boundary Dissemination to Virtual Power Plants for Congestion and Voltage Management in Power Distribution Networks

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  • Khalil Gholami

    (Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicle (REEV) Lab, School of Engineering, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC 3216, Australia)

  • Mohammad Taufiqul Arif

    (Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicle (REEV) Lab, School of Engineering, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC 3216, Australia)

  • Md Enamul Haque

    (Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicle (REEV) Lab, School of Engineering, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC 3216, Australia)

Abstract

Virtual power plants (VPPs) are optimized to maximize profits by efficiently scheduling their resources. However, dynamic power trading over existing distribution networks can lead to voltage disturbances and branch congestion, posing risks to network security. Moreover, distribution network service providers (DNSPs) face the added challenge of managing VPP operations while complying with privacy preservation. To address these challenges, this paper proposes a decentralized co-optimization technique for integrating VPPs into distribution networks. The approach enables DNSPs to define dynamic operational boundaries for VPPs, effectively mitigating network congestion and voltage fluctuations while ensuring privacy. Additionally, the proposed convex optimization framework allows the publication of operational boundaries for multiple VPPs with minimal computational effort, making it suitable for real-time applications. The effectiveness of the technique is validated using the IEEE benchmark network connected with electricity–hydrogen VPPs. Results demonstrate that the proposed approach maintains voltage levels within standard limits and prevents branch congestion, confirming its suitability for stable and secure grid operations.

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  • Khalil Gholami & Mohammad Taufiqul Arif & Md Enamul Haque, 2025. "Dynamic Boundary Dissemination to Virtual Power Plants for Congestion and Voltage Management in Power Distribution Networks," Energies, MDPI, vol. 18(3), pages 1-27, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:18:y:2025:i:3:p:518-:d:1574532
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