First use of smart grid data in distribution network planning

Abstract

ERDF "ERABLE" project aims at creating value from the large amount of data from smart meters in terms of distribution network planning and power quality improvement. The prototype presented in this paper, consists in automatically running a "playback", day after day, of the system. This is made possible by projecting the individual measured load curves on the network models imported from the ERDF GIS into DIgSILENT PowerFactory. The tool builds dashboards and "snapshots" of each LV network element enabling network resizing or phasebalancing for voltage quality enhancement purpose. The system was used during the 2012 winter on 350 LV networks processing 11 000 individual load curves. Phasebalancing operations are currently being handled on the field.

Meeting new distribution power system challenges

“…Proactive utilities are addressing issues of increased renewable penetration by building detailed LV system models and integrating automated workflow process to conduct system analysis to outline system requirements and direct capital investment of network reinforcement projects [10].…”

Planning process for distribution grids based on flexibly generated time series considering RES, DSM and storages

“…Nevertheless, some approaches, as [14, 15], utilise at least measurements of installed smart meters to derive loading situations. Others like [16] analyse the positioning of storage systems on the basis of profiles.…”