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A hybrid simulation framework to assess the impact of renewable generators on a distribution network

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Fanny Boulaire,

Robin Drogemuller,

Gerard Ledwich,

Iman ZiariAuthors Info & Claims

WSC '12: Proceedings of the Winter Simulation Conference

Article No.: 157, Pages 1 - 12

Published: 09 December 2012 Publication History

Abstract

With an increasing number of small-scale renewable generator installations, distribution network planners are faced with new technical challenges (intermittent load flows, network imbalances...). Then again, these decentralized generators (DGs) present opportunities regarding savings on network infrastructure if installed at strategic locations. How can we consider both of these aspects when building decision tools for planning future distribution networks? This paper presents a simulation framework which combines two modeling techniques: agent-based modeling (ABM) and particle swarm optimization (PSO). ABM is used to represent the different system units of the network accurately and dynamically, simulating over short time-periods. PSO is then used to find the most economical configuration of DGs over longer periods of time. The infrastructure of the framework is introduced, presenting the two modeling techniques and their integration. A case study of Townsville, Australia, is then used to illustrate the platform implementation and the outputs of a simulation.

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Pruckner MGerman RHill RKuhl M(2013)A hybrid simulation model for large-scaled electricity generation systemsProceedings of the 2013 Winter Simulation Conference: Simulation: Making Decisions in a Complex World10.5555/2675983.2676218(1881-1892)Online publication date: 8-Dec-2013
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.5555/2675983.2676218

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WSC '12: Proceedings of the Winter Simulation Conference

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University of Rostock, Germany

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Pruckner MGerman RHill RKuhl M(2013)A hybrid simulation model for large-scaled electricity generation systemsProceedings of the 2013 Winter Simulation Conference: Simulation: Making Decisions in a Complex World10.5555/2675983.2676218(1881-1892)Online publication date: 8-Dec-2013
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.5555/2675983.2676218

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