Multiple time-scale voltage regulation for active distribution networks via three-level coordinated control

Abstract

In this article, a multiple time-scale voltage regulation is proposed based on the three-level coordinated control approach. This approach aims at solving the voltage issues in different scopes of space-time for active distribution networks. First, to address the global voltage issue of the entire network on a relatively slow-time scale, a multimode switching control is designed based on the Petri-net, which can effectively switch the on-load tap changer to extend its service life. Second, a multiobjective optimization considering the voltage differences with the security boundary and the transmission loss of the entire network is proposed. As such the global voltage issue can be handled by cooperating with the first-level switching control. Third, to solve the local voltage issue on a fast-time scale, a fully distributed optimal control integrating the active/reactive power sharing of all the distributed units is proposed. This control facilitates the control efficiency and active power consumption for renewable energy sources. Finally, the efficiency and effectiveness of the proposed method are validated under different scenarios in case studies.