Utilization of Active Distribution Network Elements for Optimization of a Distribution Network Operation

Electricity Distributions Networks (DNs) are changing from a once passive to an active electric power system element. This change, driven by several European Commission Directives and Regulations in the energy sector prompts proliferated integration of new network elements, which can actively participate operations if adequately utilized. paper addresses possibility using these DN elements for optimization time-discrete operation terms minimization losses while ensuring other operational constraints (i.e., voltage profiles line currents). The considered within proposed procedure distributed generation units, capable reactive provision; remotely controlled switches configuration; on-load tap changer-equipped substation, supplying network. was tested on model actual medium DN. results showed that simultaneous consideration could reduce at point keeping permitted interval. Furthermore, performing series consecutive procedures given time interval, extended periods (e.g., days, months, or years) also be achieved.