Electric distribution system; interaction model, planning and operation; real-time control
Abstract :
[en] This paper summarizes the lessons learned during the GREDOR project, a four-years research project funded by the Public
Service of Wallonia (Belgium), Department of Energy and Sustainable Building. The lessons are summarized in terms of the
project organization, proposed algorithmic solutions for technical problems together with the results, and observations and
recommendations to the governmental bodies and energy regulator. The project consortium is carefully composed so the partners
represent major stakeholders acting on electric distribution systems supported by two research institutions and an engineering
solution provider. The composition allows reconciliation of conflicting objectives among different stakeholders in order to define
their interactions and help governmental and regulatory bodies to set the rules. The focus of this project is on the distribution
system operators with the objective to define their optimal investment, operation, and real-time control while taking into account
the objectives and practice of other stakeholders acting on their systems. The aim is to find the optimal global societal benefit. A
standard test system and a model of apart of real-life system in Belgium are used to illustrate proposed algorithmic solutions for
technical problems. Some of developed IT solutions are designed as open tools available for the use by all interested in similar
problems.
Disciplines :
Electrical & electronics engineering
Author, co-author :
Glavic, Mevludin ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Dép. d'électric., électron. et informat. (Inst.Montefiore) > Smart grids
Language :
English
Title :
Reshaping the decision chain to manage sustainable electric distribution systems: Lessons from Wallonia’s GREDOR project