@article{10272/24552,
year = {2024},
month = {11},
url = {https://hdl.handle.net/10272/24552},
abstract = {The increasing integration of distributed generation (DG) and the rise of microgrids have
reshaped the operation of distribution systems, introducing both challenges and opportunities for
optimization. This study presents a methodology that combines network reconfiguration with the
integration of buses with flexible power in order to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of
distribution networks. Flexible buses, which aggregate multiple microgrids or controllable distributed
resources, function as control points that can dynamically adjust active and reactive power within
predefined limits. This capability allows for more precise management of power flows, enabling the
system to respond to fluctuations in generation and demand. The proposed optimization framework
aims to minimize the total operational costs, including power losses and the use of flexible power,
while adhering to system constraints. The methodology is evaluated through case studies on two
distribution systems: the Kumamoto and IEEE-33 systems. The results indicate a 43.9% reduction in
power losses for the Kumamoto system and a 66.6% reduction for the IEEE-33 system, along with
notable cost savings in both cases. These outcomes demonstrate the potential benefits of incorporating
flexible power buses in modern radial distribution networks, showing their role in adapting to various
operational scenarios and supporting the integration of distributed generation and microgrids.},
organization = {This paper is framed in the project “Integral control system to optimize the microgrids energy demand” and was supported by the grant PID2020-117828RB-I00 funded by MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and, by Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities. In addition, the author Jesus Clavijo-Camacho is enjoying a INVESTIGO research fellowship funded by the European Union-NextGenerationEU.},
publisher = {MDPI},
title = {Advanced Distribution System Optimization: Utilizing Flexible Power Buses and Network Reconfiguration},
doi = {10.3390/app142210635},
author = {Clavijo Camacho, Jesús and Ruiz Rodríguez, Francisco Javier and Sánchez Herrera, María Reyes and Cruz Álamo, Álvaro de la and Clavijo Camacho, Jesús},
}