Quantification of needs and validation of bids of flexibility in distribution systems

Abstract

The demand for energy and the electricity consumption have been growing for decades. This increase in demand is partially explained by the electrification of all that surrounds us. This is even more marked nowadays with the emergence of electric vehicles. The past decades have also seen the emergence and development of new energy sources. In Europe, it is impossible to take a trip on the highway without seeing wind turbines and it is increasingly rare to see a residential area without any photovoltaic panel. However, the development of renewable energy sources has also led to new kinds of problems related to electrical networks.

In this thesis, the implementation of an algorithm constructed to provide efficient distribution network management is described. This algorithm aims to meet the requirements of the system operators defined within a European project. The implementation choices and the discussion around these choices are provided. Finally, the behaviour of the algorithm is analysed in different test cases.

A review of the active network management topic and of the tools and models used in this context is done. The importance of active network management is highlighted through this review and through the full description of the European project in which this work takes place.