Congestion-Driven Dynamic Hosting Capacity Enhancement Framework using Distribution Network Reconfiguration
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Traditional hosting capacity (HC) assessment methods for distribution networks commonly rely on static rule-of-thumb criteria, which often impose overly conservative limits leading to the underutilization of existing network assets. However, modern distribution networks operate under high dynamic load demand and power generation. Addressing these dynamics, this study proposes a congestion-driven framework to enhance HC through optimal radial network reconfiguration. An optimization-based network reconfiguration approach was employed to alleviate congestion and increase HC in the distribution network. Furthermore, the framework integrates the calculation of Dynamic Operating Envelopes (DOE) to allocate active power export and import limits for individual distributed generation (DG) and loads. Validated on a modified IEEE 33-bus system, the simulation results demonstrate that the proposed framework extends the allowable DG penetration from 280% in the static base case to 500%, while simultaneously reducing daily operational costs by up to 12.0%.
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