Optimal planning of distribution network with transactive energy: Review and framework

With the emergence of distributed energy resources (DER) and prosumers in the distribution networks, the traditional centralised operation structure has transformed into the decentralised operation and transaction structure, which is regarded as the transactive energy market. Furthermore, the planning problem in the distribution network is deeply affected by the transactive energy market. First, the literature and studies on distribution network planning with DERs are reviewed. Moreover, the multi-stakeholder operation and planning framework under the transactive energy market are analysed. The transactive energy market provides a peer-to-peer (P2P) transaction for third-party prosumers. Several techniques for multi-stakeholders planning and P2P transaction are introduced. Finally, a tri-layer distribution network expansion planning (DNEP) framework integrated with virtual P2P transactions is proposed and analysed to accommodate uncertainties and postpone investment. The key technology and difficulties are also discussed.