Developing Enhanced TSO-DSO Information and Data Exchange Based on a Novel Use Case Methodology

Abstract

The growing penetration of renewable energy sources (RES) in the electrical power sector has increased the amount of distributed generation (DG) units connected at the distribution system level. In this context, new balancing challenges have arisen, creating the need for a novel use case methodology to enable an active role at the distribution system level such that transmission system operators (TSOs) can coordinate with distribution system operators (DSOs) with regard to connected resources for balancing purposes. In this study, the exploitation of the DSO-connected resources for balancing purposes in a market environment is proposed and evaluated via a novel business use case (BUC) methodology based on the categorization of IEC 62913-1. More specifically, in order to address different balancing market situations, two scenarios are considered with regard to the BUC. The first one represents the data exchange between the TSO, the DSO, and the balancing service provider (BSP). The second one represents an alternative scenario where data are exchanged directly between the TSO and the DSO, where the DSO also takes on the role of the BSP. The proposed BUC was also developed in order to validate the required data modeling and exchange mechanisms between DSOs and TSOs in order to exploit DSO-connected resources for overall system balancing purposes across different time scales.

Pricing Differentially Private Smart Meter Data in Distribution Networks

“…They enable distribution system operators (DSOs) to efficiently operate the network for accommodating increasing renewable energy penetration and significant growth in the electric mobility sector. These new potential applications are consistent with the digitalization goals in distribution networks outlined by the European network of transmission system operators for electricity (ENTSO) for collaboration between transmission system operators (TSOs) and DSOs [3].…”

Scalability and Reliability Analysis of a Novel Cloud Platform for TSO-DSO Information and Data Exchange

“…The information and data exchange via the cloud computing platform is seen as a crucial future study field for smart grids. It is also worth noting that the proposed method uses a cloud computing platform method to achieve the necessary information and data exchange between TSOs and DSOs [10]. It demonstrates the benefits of using the cloud platform that enables the exchange of information and data for TSOs and DSOs.…”

“…It demonstrates the benefits of using the cloud platform that enables the exchange of information and data for TSOs and DSOs. In power systems cloud computing technology, a lot of work has been done with multiple breakthroughs by peers in this field [11], [10]. Some of the complications have been simplified with this technology and similarly, it works well with power systems transient simulation that includes the calibration, and accuracy [12].…”

A Novel Blockchain Based Approach to Exchanging Information and Data in Power Systems

“…Cloud computing is being used as the major platform for exchanging information and data [6]- [8]. The proposed method could efficiently exchange information and data between TSO and DSO, allowing DSO resources to be used for balancing [9]. An oversupply of intermittent renewable energy sources causes power flow constraints in distribution and transmission networks.…”

“…Blockchain could provide the means for establishing a trade infrastructure within the power system [9]. Users would be able to trade electricity with one another without having to entrust a third party using blockchain.…”