{"title":"Impact of the Time Resolution for Data Gathering on Loss Calculation and Demand Side Flexibility","authors":"G. Chicco, A. Mazza","doi":"10.1109/SEST48500.2020.9203295","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SEST48500.2020.9203295","url":null,"abstract":"Accurate data metering is needed for enabling demand side flexibility and the related services. Sufficient resolution in time of the data gathered is essential to obtain detailed information on how consumers and prosumers use electricity. This paper addresses two specific points concerning the effects of the time resolution on (i) the estimation of the network losses, and (ii) the assessment of the average power peak magnitude and duration. Specific indicators are introduced to estimate the losses and assess the peak power based on the load pattern shape. These effects are analysed based on examples taken from real measurements. The results clearly show that the time resolutions used today (from 15 min to 1 hour) are insufficient to perform effective assessments oriented to enhance demand side flexibility. Interval metering with better resolutions (1 min or less) or innovative technologies such as event-driven energy metering should be used to provide significantly better solutions.","PeriodicalId":302157,"journal":{"name":"2020 International Conference on Smart Energy Systems and Technologies (SEST)","volume":"165 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123864476","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. A. Mejia, Leonardo H. Macedo, G. Muñoz-Delgado, J. Contreras, A. Padilha-Feltrin
{"title":"A Stochastic Model for Medium-Term Distribution System Planning Considering CO2 Emissions","authors":"M. A. Mejia, Leonardo H. Macedo, G. Muñoz-Delgado, J. Contreras, A. Padilha-Feltrin","doi":"10.1109/SEST48500.2020.9203563","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SEST48500.2020.9203563","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents a new two-stage stochastic mixed-integer linear programming model for the medium-term expansion planning of power distribution systems considering the uncertainty associated with renewable energy sources, demand, and energy prices at substations. Investment decisions comprise the installation of both 1) classical alternatives such as conductors, capacitor banks, and voltage regulators, and 2) modern alternatives such as renewable distributed generation and energy storage units. Moreover, unlike conventional planning models, the proposed approach includes a voltage-dependent load representation. The proposed model aims to find a planning strategy that minimizes the investment and operating costs while meeting network operational constraints and CO2 emissions requirements. Tests are carried out with a 69-node distribution system and the results demonstrate the effectiveness and applicability of this model as an effective means of promoting an efficient, sustainable, and environmentally-friendly network.","PeriodicalId":302157,"journal":{"name":"2020 International Conference on Smart Energy Systems and Technologies (SEST)","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115508367","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Multi-energy Microgrid Ability to Provide Flexibility Services to the System Operator and Security of Supply to End-users","authors":"T. Capuder, Matija Kostelac, M. Krpan, I. Pavić","doi":"10.1109/SEST48500.2020.9203390","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SEST48500.2020.9203390","url":null,"abstract":"This paper proposes a method to define the value of an emergency service which the microgrid can provide both to the system operator and its own users. This means the microgrid operates as a market-driven grid-tied energy community. However, it also needs to be able to disconnect from the main grid and maintain stable operation in the off-grid regime. To evaluate this, this paper demonstrates the following microgrid models: i) on-grid mixed integer linear programming (MILP) model of a microgrid driven by market signals; ii) dynamic model of a microgrid during transitioning into off-grid mode. Based on these models, this paper defines constraints that determine monetary value of providing flexibility to the system operator and security of supply to end-users during transition to off-grid mode.","PeriodicalId":302157,"journal":{"name":"2020 International Conference on Smart Energy Systems and Technologies (SEST)","volume":"80 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127088040","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Optimal Management of Household Loads Based on Consumer Elasticity and Appliance Diversity","authors":"Oguzkagan Alic, Ümmühan Başaran Filik","doi":"10.1109/SEST48500.2020.9203085","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SEST48500.2020.9203085","url":null,"abstract":"Under smart grid technology, the energy consumption of buildings can be managed in power or time through residential demand response (DR) programs. The main task in the DR program is to find optimal solutions to the operation of household appliances. In this regard, providing appropriate models of appliances for the energy management problem is essential to the proper implementation of DR programs. Therefore, this study presents an inclusive categorization of appliances depending on their energy consumption attributes. On the other hand, residential consumers are classified according to their elasticity in energy consumption routines. Then, a household energy management problem is modeled as an optimization problem with a peak demand limitation (PDL) to avoid the accumulation of consumption at low priced hours. An optimization-wise strategy is proposed for the solution of the problem. A case study is implemented to show the effectiveness of the proposed strategy in terms of cost-saving and comfort maintenance for each type of consumer.","PeriodicalId":302157,"journal":{"name":"2020 International Conference on Smart Energy Systems and Technologies (SEST)","volume":"109 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126111061","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nail Tosun, Egemen Sert, Enes Ayaz, Ekin Yılmaz, M. Göl
{"title":"Solar Power Generation Analysis and Forecasting Real-World Data Using LSTM and Autoregressive CNN","authors":"Nail Tosun, Egemen Sert, Enes Ayaz, Ekin Yılmaz, M. Göl","doi":"10.1109/SEST48500.2020.9203124","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SEST48500.2020.9203124","url":null,"abstract":"Generated power of a solar panel is volatile and susceptible to environmental conditions. In this study, we have analyzed variables affecting the generated power of a 17.5 kW real-world solar power plant with respect to five independent variables over the generated power: irradiance, time of measurement, panel’s temperature, ambient temperature and cloudiness of the weather at the time of measurement. After our analysis, we have trained three different models to predict intra-day solar power forecasts of the plant. Our models are able to predict future power output of the solar power plant with less than 10% RMSE without requiring additional sensor data, e.g. a camera to observe clouds. Based on our forecasting accuracy, our study promises: fast, scaleable and effective solutions to solar power plant maintainers and may facilitate grid safety on a large scale.","PeriodicalId":302157,"journal":{"name":"2020 International Conference on Smart Energy Systems and Technologies (SEST)","volume":"42 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114458705","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Kerzel, J. Garzon-Real, M. Zdrallek, D. Wolter, C. Schacherer
{"title":"Optimal Switch Configuration Algorithm for Dynamically Meshed Power Distribution Grids","authors":"M. Kerzel, J. Garzon-Real, M. Zdrallek, D. Wolter, C. Schacherer","doi":"10.1109/SEST48500.2020.9203089","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SEST48500.2020.9203089","url":null,"abstract":"This paper deals with the concept of optimal meshed power distribution grids to reduce grid expansion measures. In this regard, the development and application of a tool for dynamic meshing purposes, which considers an optimal switch configuration algorithm, is demonstrated. In this context, the objective function of meshing is depicted. Simulations are carried out on an exemplary grid of the medium voltage level with the application of a scenario for the year 2030. The results show a high potential for dynamically meshed grids with a significant reduction of possible line overloads and therefore, of grid expansion measures. The maximum of reduction of the overloaded line length is nearly 59 %. The potential for an application in a real power grid operation is also assessed in this paper. With regard to the application, a concept of an expert system is developed, which can be integrated into a grid control center in the future.","PeriodicalId":302157,"journal":{"name":"2020 International Conference on Smart Energy Systems and Technologies (SEST)","volume":"52 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114685707","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Ghanavati, Amir Afsharinejad, N. Vafamand, M. Arefi, M. Javadi, J. Catalão
{"title":"Short-term Load Forecasting based on Wavelet Approach","authors":"A. Ghanavati, Amir Afsharinejad, N. Vafamand, M. Arefi, M. Javadi, J. Catalão","doi":"10.1109/SEST48500.2020.9203539","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SEST48500.2020.9203539","url":null,"abstract":"This paper develops a novel short-term load forecasting technique to predict the demanding power for the next hour. In this study, a linear equation-error Auto Regressive Auto Regressive Moving Average Exogenous (ARARMAX) model is trained to specify power consumption as a function of a few past hours. The parameters of the candidate mathematical model are estimated by using two least squares-based iterative algorithms. The main difference with these algorithms is the total number of past data involved in the modeling. Whereas practical data are always subject to noise and un-accurate measuring, a wavelet de-noising technique is utilized to reduce the effect of noise on forecasting which leads to more precise predictions. The superiority of the proposed approach is validated by utilizing practical data from a power utility in Canada in January 1995. The first three days’ data are utilized to train the selected model and the fourth-day data are dedicated to test the prediction of the provided model. The L2 and L∞ norms error and MAPE, MAE, and RMSE are selected as criteria to show the merits of the proposed approach.","PeriodicalId":302157,"journal":{"name":"2020 International Conference on Smart Energy Systems and Technologies (SEST)","volume":"19 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131015686","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Understanding the Value of Net Metering Outcomes for Different Averaging Time Steps","authors":"G. Chicco, A. Mazza","doi":"10.1109/SEST48500.2020.9203188","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SEST48500.2020.9203188","url":null,"abstract":"The installation of distributed energy resources (DER) heavily impacts on the power patterns of the prosumers. In fact, the variability of the generation, together with the technical characteristics of the storage systems, may introduce a huge variety in the shape of the net power curves seen from the point of common coupling (PCC). This leads to completely rethink the definition of the time series required to create homogeneous group of prosumers, for providing useful tools to manage the emerging paradigms in the electricity system, such as energy communities and local energy markets. Moreover, the differences between the local energy production and consumption at the PCC could become hidden, if the local energy management has to be considered as a private decision of the local user. In this case, only net metering (that implies a unique measurement of the net electricity taken from the grid) will be used to evaluate the impact on the network of the net power curves. Hence, new approaches are required to properly measure the electricity exchange at the PCC. This paper addresses how the net metering outcomes depend on the time resolution of the measured data, and how the information taken from net metering can be valued by giving different price rates to positive and negative values. Specific examples are provided to remark the importance of the time resolution to properly characterise the prosumers.","PeriodicalId":302157,"journal":{"name":"2020 International Conference on Smart Energy Systems and Technologies (SEST)","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130841656","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Developing Black Start Strategies in Multi-Microgrids Exploiting Smart Transformers","authors":"M. Couto, J. Lopes, C. Moreira","doi":"10.1109/SEST48500.2020.9203285","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SEST48500.2020.9203285","url":null,"abstract":"Aiming to increase the resilience of the distribution systems following a blackout event, this paper presents an approach for enabling a black start procedure within a multi-microgrid in which the smart transformer has a central role. Under an inverter-dominated grid, a control strategy is developed for a black start procedure, coordinating the smart transformer inverters and all distributed units located in the medium and low voltage grids. With a three-stage configuration (AC/DC/AC) the smart transformer provides the possibility for connection a storage device in the DC link. Thus, smart transformer with energy storage is envisioned as the main unit enabling black start capability within a multi-microgrid. Dynamic simulations were performed, to demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed approach when using smart transformers for service restoration in multi-microgrids.","PeriodicalId":302157,"journal":{"name":"2020 International Conference on Smart Energy Systems and Technologies (SEST)","volume":"51 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134601993","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Misalignment Adaptive WPT System Ensuring Maximum Power Transfer under Asymmetric Frequency Splitting Conditions","authors":"S. Sezen, F. Kılıç","doi":"10.1109/SEST48500.2020.9203195","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SEST48500.2020.9203195","url":null,"abstract":"One of the major issues is that the output power and power transfer efficiency are dependent on the coupling coefficient (k) between the magnetic couplers. Any deviations in optimal distance, misalignment between the couplers or un-modeled dynamics such as temperature dependent variation in components lead to a shift in system’s resonance frequency. Also, asymmetric frequency splitting phenomenon occurs decreasing the output power and the power transfer efficiency of the system. Non-metaheuristic optimization methods are not capable of distinguishing the global maximum power (GMP) transfer frequency under frequency splitting conditions. This study presents an adaptive wireless power transfer (WPT) system with a Cuckoo Search Algorithm (CSA) based frequency-tracking method. GMP transfer frequencies determined by experimental frequency scanning method. The method is implemented under asymmetric splitting conditions for the first time. The suitability of the algorithm is tested in an experimental WPT setup. In experimental studies, wireless power transfer was provided through flux pipe couplers with three sub-coils which exhibit higher coupling coefficient as compared to traditional flux pipe couplers with two sub-coils. Results show that the CSA based controller can accurately find the optimal operation frequency under various misalignment and distance between the couplers.","PeriodicalId":302157,"journal":{"name":"2020 International Conference on Smart Energy Systems and Technologies (SEST)","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133909704","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}