System and Method for Stochastic Operational Hosting Capacity Optimization with Dynamic Grid Reconfiguration

Abstract

A method for controlling power distribution in a power grid with Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) integrated into the power grid is disclosed. A topology of the power grid is formed by various switch controllers and voltage regulators. The method includes generating multiple representative scenarios forecasting DERs generation and load demand in the power grid over a prediction horizon. The method further includes determining control schedules for reconfigurable parameters of the power grid by employing an optimization technique by minimizing expected curtailment of the DERs while satisfying all generated scenarios as constraints. Moreover, the method includes translating the optimized control schedules into executable commands for one or a combination of the DERs, voltage regulators, and switch controllers. Furthermore, the method includes controlling one or a combination of the DERs, voltage regulators, and switch controllers of the power grid according to the executable commands.

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