Bibliometric study of distribution system state estimation: advances and challenges

Abstract

An active distribution network with a large amount of distributed energy resources (DER) requires knowledge of the operational status of the network. In this sense, state estimation is one of the most widely used techniques and a well-developed concept in transmission systems. DERs have some monitoring, protection, and control devices. But due to the large size of the network and the number of users, the massive installation of meters is not yet economically feasible. Therefore, it is necessary to generate artificial measurements to perform all stages of distribution system state estimation (DSSE). DSSE is currently the subject of active research, so this article performs a descriptive bibliometric study, which qualitatively and quantitatively analyzes the topics found in the specialized literature in the period from 2000 to 2022 and part of the 2023. It also identifies the advances, challenges, and proposals for future lines of research in DSSE.