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Power system operation is of vital importance and must be developed far beyond today’s practice to meet future needs. Almost all European countries are facing an abrupt and very important increase of renewables with intrinsically varying yields which are difficult to predict. In addition, an increase of new types of electric loads and a reduction of traditional production from bulk generation can be observed as well. Hence, the level of complexity of system operation steadily increases. Because of these developments, the traditional power system is being transformed into a smart grid. Previous and ongoing research has tended to focus on how specific aspects of smart grids can be developed and validated, but until now there exists no integrated approach for analysing and evaluating complex smart grid configurations. To tackle these research and development needs, a pan-European research infrastructure is realized in the ERIGrid project that supports the technology development as well as the roll-out of smart grid technologies and solutions. This paper provides an overview of the main results of ERIGrid which have been achieved during the last four years. Also, experiences and lessons learned are discussed and an outlook to future research needs is provided.
T. I. Strasser; E. C. W. De Jong; M. Sosnina; J. E. Rodriguez-Seco; P. Kotsampopoulos; D. Babazadeh; K. Mäki; R. Bhandia; R. Brandl; C. Sandroni; K. Heussen; F. Coffele. Achievements, experiences, and lessons learned from the European research infrastructure ERIGrid related to the validation of power and energy systems. e & i Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik 2020, 137, 502 -508.
AMA StyleT. I. Strasser, E. C. W. De Jong, M. Sosnina, J. E. Rodriguez-Seco, P. Kotsampopoulos, D. Babazadeh, K. Mäki, R. Bhandia, R. Brandl, C. Sandroni, K. Heussen, F. Coffele. Achievements, experiences, and lessons learned from the European research infrastructure ERIGrid related to the validation of power and energy systems. e & i Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik. 2020; 137 (8):502-508.
Chicago/Turabian StyleT. I. Strasser; E. C. W. De Jong; M. Sosnina; J. E. Rodriguez-Seco; P. Kotsampopoulos; D. Babazadeh; K. Mäki; R. Bhandia; R. Brandl; C. Sandroni; K. Heussen; F. Coffele. 2020. "Achievements, experiences, and lessons learned from the European research infrastructure ERIGrid related to the validation of power and energy systems." e & i Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik 137, no. 8: 502-508.
This paper presents an approach to extend the capabilities of smart grid laboratories through the concept of Power Hardware-in-the-Loop (PHiL) testing by re-purposing existing grid-forming converters. A simple and cost-effective power interface, paired with a remotely located Digital Real-time Simulator (DRTS), facilitates Geographically Distributed Power Hardware Loop (GD-PHiL) in a quasi-static operating regime. In this study, a DRTS simulator was interfaced via the public internet with a grid-forming ship-to-shore converter located in a smart-grid testing laboratory, approximately 40 km away from the simulator. A case study based on the IEEE 13-bus distribution network, an on-load-tap-changer (OLTC) controller and a controllable load in the laboratory demonstrated the feasibility of such a setup. A simple compensation method applicable to this multi-rate setup is proposed and evaluated. Experimental results indicate that this compensation method significantly enhances the voltage response, whereas the conservation of energy at the coupling point still poses a challenge. Findings also show that, due to inherent limitations of the converter’s Modbus interface, a separate measurement setup is preferable. This can help achieve higher measurement fidelity, while simultaneously increasing the loop rate of the PHiL setup.
Steffen Vogel; Ha Thi Nguyen; Marija Stevic; Tue Vissing Jensen; Kai Heussen; Vetrivel Subramaniam Rajkumar; Antonello Monti. Distributed Power Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing Using a Grid-Forming Converter as Power Interface. Energies 2020, 13, 3770 .
AMA StyleSteffen Vogel, Ha Thi Nguyen, Marija Stevic, Tue Vissing Jensen, Kai Heussen, Vetrivel Subramaniam Rajkumar, Antonello Monti. Distributed Power Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing Using a Grid-Forming Converter as Power Interface. Energies. 2020; 13 (15):3770.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSteffen Vogel; Ha Thi Nguyen; Marija Stevic; Tue Vissing Jensen; Kai Heussen; Vetrivel Subramaniam Rajkumar; Antonello Monti. 2020. "Distributed Power Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing Using a Grid-Forming Converter as Power Interface." Energies 13, no. 15: 3770.
The integration of smart grid technologies in interconnected power system networks presents multiple challenges for the power industry and the scientific community. To address these challenges, researchers are creating new methods for the validation of: control, interoperability, reliability of Internet of Things systems, distributed energy resources, modern power equipment for applications covering power system stability, operation, control, and cybersecurity. Novel methods for laboratory testing of electrical power systems incorporate novel simulation techniques spanning real-time simulation, Power Hardware-in-the-Loop, Controller Hardware-in-the-Loop, Power System-in-the-Loop, and co-simulation technologies. These methods directly support the acceleration of electrical systems and power electronics component research by validating technological solutions in high-fidelity environments. In this paper, members of the Survey of Smart Grid International Research Facility Network task on Advanced Laboratory Testing Methods present a review of methods, test procedures, studies, and experiences employing advanced laboratory techniques for validation of range of research and development prototypes and novel power system solutions.
Juan Montoya; Ron Brandl; Keerthi Vishwanath; Jay Johnson; Rachid Darbali-Zamora; Adam Summers; Jun Hashimoto; Hiroshi Kikusato; Taha Ustun; Nayeem Ninad; Estefan Apablaza-Arancibia; Jean-Philippe Bérard; Maxime Rivard; Syed Ali; Artjoms Obushevs; Kai Heussen; Rad Stanev; Efren Guillo-Sansano; Mazheruddin Syed; Graeme Burt; Changhee Cho; Hyeong-Jun Yoo; Chandra Awasthi; Kumud Wadhwa; Roland Bründlinger. Advanced Laboratory Testing Methods Using Real-Time Simulation and Hardware-in-the-Loop Techniques: A Survey of Smart Grid International Research Facility Network Activities. Energies 2020, 13, 3267 .
AMA StyleJuan Montoya, Ron Brandl, Keerthi Vishwanath, Jay Johnson, Rachid Darbali-Zamora, Adam Summers, Jun Hashimoto, Hiroshi Kikusato, Taha Ustun, Nayeem Ninad, Estefan Apablaza-Arancibia, Jean-Philippe Bérard, Maxime Rivard, Syed Ali, Artjoms Obushevs, Kai Heussen, Rad Stanev, Efren Guillo-Sansano, Mazheruddin Syed, Graeme Burt, Changhee Cho, Hyeong-Jun Yoo, Chandra Awasthi, Kumud Wadhwa, Roland Bründlinger. Advanced Laboratory Testing Methods Using Real-Time Simulation and Hardware-in-the-Loop Techniques: A Survey of Smart Grid International Research Facility Network Activities. Energies. 2020; 13 (12):3267.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJuan Montoya; Ron Brandl; Keerthi Vishwanath; Jay Johnson; Rachid Darbali-Zamora; Adam Summers; Jun Hashimoto; Hiroshi Kikusato; Taha Ustun; Nayeem Ninad; Estefan Apablaza-Arancibia; Jean-Philippe Bérard; Maxime Rivard; Syed Ali; Artjoms Obushevs; Kai Heussen; Rad Stanev; Efren Guillo-Sansano; Mazheruddin Syed; Graeme Burt; Changhee Cho; Hyeong-Jun Yoo; Chandra Awasthi; Kumud Wadhwa; Roland Bründlinger. 2020. "Advanced Laboratory Testing Methods Using Real-Time Simulation and Hardware-in-the-Loop Techniques: A Survey of Smart Grid International Research Facility Network Activities." Energies 13, no. 12: 3267.
In order to systematically plan, specify, and execute system-level test for smart grids in a cyber-physical and multi-domain manner, the ERIGrid holistic testing approach is introduced. Also, the corresponding test description and templates are discussed.
K. Heussen; D. Babazadeh; M. Z. Degefa; H. Taxt; J. Merino; V. H. Nguyen; P. Teimourzadeh Baboli; A. Moghim Khavari; E. Rikos; L. Pellegrino; Q. T. Tran; T. V. Jensen; P. Kotsampopoulos; T. I. Strasser. Test Procedure and Description for System Testing. European Guide to Power System Testing 2020, 13 -33.
AMA StyleK. Heussen, D. Babazadeh, M. Z. Degefa, H. Taxt, J. Merino, V. H. Nguyen, P. Teimourzadeh Baboli, A. Moghim Khavari, E. Rikos, L. Pellegrino, Q. T. Tran, T. V. Jensen, P. Kotsampopoulos, T. I. Strasser. Test Procedure and Description for System Testing. European Guide to Power System Testing. 2020; ():13-33.
Chicago/Turabian StyleK. Heussen; D. Babazadeh; M. Z. Degefa; H. Taxt; J. Merino; V. H. Nguyen; P. Teimourzadeh Baboli; A. Moghim Khavari; E. Rikos; L. Pellegrino; Q. T. Tran; T. V. Jensen; P. Kotsampopoulos; T. I. Strasser. 2020. "Test Procedure and Description for System Testing." European Guide to Power System Testing , no. : 13-33.
Due to the increased deployment of renewable energy sources and intelligent components the electric power system will exhibit a large degree of heterogeneity, which requires inclusive and multi-disciplinary system assessment. The concept of co-simulation is a very attractive option to achieve this; each domain-specific subsystem can be addressed via its own specialized simulation tool. The applicability, however, depends on aspects like standardised interfaces, automated case creation, initialisation, and the scalability of the co-simulation itself. This work deals with the inclusion of the Functional Mock-up Interface for co-simulation into the DIgSILENT PowerFactory simulator, and tests its accuracy, implementation, and scalability for the grid connection study of a wind power plant. The coupling between the RMS mode of PowerFactory and MATLAB/Simulink in a standardised manner is shown. This approach allows a straightforward inclusion of black-boxed modelling, is easily scalable in size, quantity, and component type.
Arjen A. Van Der Meer; Rishabh Bhandia; Edmund Widl; Kai Heussen; Cornelius Steinbrink; Przemyslaw Chodura; Thomas I. Strasser; Peter Palensky. Towards Scalable FMI-based Co-simulation of Wind Energy Systems Using PowerFactory. 2019 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe (ISGT-Europe) 2019, 1 -5.
AMA StyleArjen A. Van Der Meer, Rishabh Bhandia, Edmund Widl, Kai Heussen, Cornelius Steinbrink, Przemyslaw Chodura, Thomas I. Strasser, Peter Palensky. Towards Scalable FMI-based Co-simulation of Wind Energy Systems Using PowerFactory. 2019 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe (ISGT-Europe). 2019; ():1-5.
Chicago/Turabian StyleArjen A. Van Der Meer; Rishabh Bhandia; Edmund Widl; Kai Heussen; Cornelius Steinbrink; Przemyslaw Chodura; Thomas I. Strasser; Peter Palensky. 2019. "Towards Scalable FMI-based Co-simulation of Wind Energy Systems Using PowerFactory." 2019 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe (ISGT-Europe) , no. : 1-5.
Smart energy solutions aim to modify and optimise the operation of existing energy infrastructure. Such cyber-physical technology must be mature before deployment to the actual infrastructure, and competitive solutions will have to be compliant to standards still under development. Achieving this technology readiness and harmonisation requires reproducible experiments and appropriately realistic testing environments. Such testbeds for multi-domain cyber-physical experiments are complex in and of themselves. This work addresses a method for the scoping and design of experiments where both testbed and solution each require detailed expertise. This empirical work first revisited present test description approaches, developed a newdescription method for cyber-physical energy systems testing, and matured it by means of user involvement. The new Holistic Test Description (HTD) method facilitates the conception, deconstruction and reproduction of complex experimental designs in the domains of cyber-physical energy systems. This work develops the background and motivation, offers a guideline and examples to the proposed approach, and summarises experience from three years of its application.
Kai Heussen; Cornelius Steinbrink; Ibrahim F. Abdulhadi; Van Hoa Nguyen; Merkebu Z. Degefa; Julia Merino; Tue V. Jensen; Hao Guo; Oliver Gehrke; Daniel Esteban Morales Bondy; Davood Babazadeh; Filip Pröstl Andrén; Thomas I. Strasser. ERIGrid Holistic Test Description for Validating Cyber-Physical Energy Systems. Energies 2019, 12, 2722 .
AMA StyleKai Heussen, Cornelius Steinbrink, Ibrahim F. Abdulhadi, Van Hoa Nguyen, Merkebu Z. Degefa, Julia Merino, Tue V. Jensen, Hao Guo, Oliver Gehrke, Daniel Esteban Morales Bondy, Davood Babazadeh, Filip Pröstl Andrén, Thomas I. Strasser. ERIGrid Holistic Test Description for Validating Cyber-Physical Energy Systems. Energies. 2019; 12 (14):2722.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKai Heussen; Cornelius Steinbrink; Ibrahim F. Abdulhadi; Van Hoa Nguyen; Merkebu Z. Degefa; Julia Merino; Tue V. Jensen; Hao Guo; Oliver Gehrke; Daniel Esteban Morales Bondy; Davood Babazadeh; Filip Pröstl Andrén; Thomas I. Strasser. 2019. "ERIGrid Holistic Test Description for Validating Cyber-Physical Energy Systems." Energies 12, no. 14: 2722.
In the wake of the widespread deployment of renewable energy sources (RESs) and the introduction of other distributed energy technologies, the grid exhibits faster and more intricate dynamics. A lot of attention is therefore being put on automated grid management systems, which entail a shift in the role and tasks of human operators in the control rooms (CRs). Given the rapid pace of development, the question ultimately arises if human guidance is necessary at all to safely operate the grid. This work investigates the prospective role of the human operators in CRs under consideration of cognitive challenges in highly automated power systems, aiming to maintain safe and efficient grid operation. A review on relevant literature casts light on the scope of influence of automated grid management systems, the operational states of power system that will still require human assistance, as well as activities and interactions. Finally, recommendations on the design of decision support systems (DSS) supporting humans in their future role are provided.
Alexander M. Prostejovsky; Christoph Brosinsky; Kai Heussen; Dirk Westermann; Jochen Kreusel; Mattia Marinelli. The future role of human operators in highly automated electric power systems. Electric Power Systems Research 2019, 175, 105883 .
AMA StyleAlexander M. Prostejovsky, Christoph Brosinsky, Kai Heussen, Dirk Westermann, Jochen Kreusel, Mattia Marinelli. The future role of human operators in highly automated electric power systems. Electric Power Systems Research. 2019; 175 ():105883.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAlexander M. Prostejovsky; Christoph Brosinsky; Kai Heussen; Dirk Westermann; Jochen Kreusel; Mattia Marinelli. 2019. "The future role of human operators in highly automated electric power systems." Electric Power Systems Research 175, no. : 105883.
A driving force for the realization of a sustainable energy supply in Europe is the integration of distributed, renewable energy resources. Due to their dynamic and stochastic generation behaviour, utilities and network operators are confronted with a more complex operation of the underlying distribution grids. Additionally, due to the higher flexibility on the consumer side through partly controllable loads, ongoing changes of regulatory rules, technology developments, and the liberalization of energy markets, the system’s operation needs adaptation. Sophisticated design approaches together with proper operational concepts and intelligent automation provide the basis to turn the existing power system into an intelligent entity, a so-called smart grid. While reaping the benefits that come along with those intelligent behaviours, it is expected that the system-level testing will play a significantly larger role in the development of future solutions and technologies. Proper validation approaches, concepts, and corresponding tools are partly missing until now. This paper addresses these issues by discussing the progress in the integrated Pan-European research infrastructure project ERIGrid where proper validation methods and tools are currently being developed for validating smart grid systems and solutions.
Thomas I. Strasser; Filip Pröstl Andrén; Edmund Widl; Georg Lauss; E. C. W. De Jong; Mihai Calin; Maria Sosnina; Ata M. Khavari; J. Emilio Rodríguez-Seco; Panos Kotsampopoulos; Marita Blank; Cornelius Steinbrink; Kari Mäki; Anna Kulmala; Arjen A. Van Der Meer; Rishabh Bhandia; Ron Brandl; Gunter Arnold; Carlo Sandroni; D. Pala; Daniel Esteban Morales Bondy; Kai Heussen; Oliver Gehrke; Federico Coffele; Q.-T. Tran; Evangelos Rikos; Van Hoa Nguyen; I. Orue; Merkebu Z. Degefa; S. Manikas. An integrated pan-European research infrastructure for validating smart grid systems. e & i Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik 2018, 135, 616 -622.
AMA StyleThomas I. Strasser, Filip Pröstl Andrén, Edmund Widl, Georg Lauss, E. C. W. De Jong, Mihai Calin, Maria Sosnina, Ata M. Khavari, J. Emilio Rodríguez-Seco, Panos Kotsampopoulos, Marita Blank, Cornelius Steinbrink, Kari Mäki, Anna Kulmala, Arjen A. Van Der Meer, Rishabh Bhandia, Ron Brandl, Gunter Arnold, Carlo Sandroni, D. Pala, Daniel Esteban Morales Bondy, Kai Heussen, Oliver Gehrke, Federico Coffele, Q.-T. Tran, Evangelos Rikos, Van Hoa Nguyen, I. Orue, Merkebu Z. Degefa, S. Manikas. An integrated pan-European research infrastructure for validating smart grid systems. e & i Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik. 2018; 135 (8):616-622.
Chicago/Turabian StyleThomas I. Strasser; Filip Pröstl Andrén; Edmund Widl; Georg Lauss; E. C. W. De Jong; Mihai Calin; Maria Sosnina; Ata M. Khavari; J. Emilio Rodríguez-Seco; Panos Kotsampopoulos; Marita Blank; Cornelius Steinbrink; Kari Mäki; Anna Kulmala; Arjen A. Van Der Meer; Rishabh Bhandia; Ron Brandl; Gunter Arnold; Carlo Sandroni; D. Pala; Daniel Esteban Morales Bondy; Kai Heussen; Oliver Gehrke; Federico Coffele; Q.-T. Tran; Evangelos Rikos; Van Hoa Nguyen; I. Orue; Merkebu Z. Degefa; S. Manikas. 2018. "An integrated pan-European research infrastructure for validating smart grid systems." e & i Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik 135, no. 8: 616-622.
Current demand response (DR) programs are designed for wholesale markets and utility level issues, neglecting the local challenges that distribution network operators face during daily operations. On the other hand, deployment of DR in specific parts of a distribution network can enable additional services and benefits. Phase balancing, as a distribution system management requirement, is among them. This study is one of the first efforts on field testing of phase balancing through load management in residential and commercial buildings. Tests were conducted in an experimental facility to quantify the impact of corrective management actions on phase loadings.
V. Zacharaki; M. A. Zehir; A. Thavlov; Kai Heussen; A. Batman; D. Tsiamitros; D. Stimoniaris; A. Ozdemir; E. Dialynas; M. Bagriyanik. Demand response with residential and commercial loads for phase balancing in secondary distribution networks. 2018 6th International Istanbul Smart Grids and Cities Congress and Fair (ICSG) 2018, 124 -128.
AMA StyleV. Zacharaki, M. A. Zehir, A. Thavlov, Kai Heussen, A. Batman, D. Tsiamitros, D. Stimoniaris, A. Ozdemir, E. Dialynas, M. Bagriyanik. Demand response with residential and commercial loads for phase balancing in secondary distribution networks. 2018 6th International Istanbul Smart Grids and Cities Congress and Fair (ICSG). 2018; ():124-128.
Chicago/Turabian StyleV. Zacharaki; M. A. Zehir; A. Thavlov; Kai Heussen; A. Batman; D. Tsiamitros; D. Stimoniaris; A. Ozdemir; E. Dialynas; M. Bagriyanik. 2018. "Demand response with residential and commercial loads for phase balancing in secondary distribution networks." 2018 6th International Istanbul Smart Grids and Cities Congress and Fair (ICSG) , no. : 124-128.
The complex and often safety-critical nature of cyber-physical energy systems makes validation a key challenge in facilitating the energy transition, especially when it comes to the testing on system level. Reliable and reproducible validation experiments can be guided by the concept of design of experiments, which is, however, so far not fully adopted by researchers. This paper suggests a structured guideline for design of experiments application within the holistic testing procedure suggested by the European ERIGrid project. In this paper, a general workflow as well as a practical example are provided with the aim to give domain experts a basic understanding of design of experiments compliant testing.
Arjen A. Van Der Meer; Cornelius Steinbrink; Kai Heussen; Daniel E. Morales Bondy; Merkebu Z. Degefa; Filip Prostl Andren; Thomas I. Strasser; Sebastian Lehnhoff; Peter Palensky. Design of experiments aided holistic testing of cyber-physical energy systems. 2018 Workshop on Modeling and Simulation of Cyber-Physical Energy Systems (MSCPES) 2018, 1 -7.
AMA StyleArjen A. Van Der Meer, Cornelius Steinbrink, Kai Heussen, Daniel E. Morales Bondy, Merkebu Z. Degefa, Filip Prostl Andren, Thomas I. Strasser, Sebastian Lehnhoff, Peter Palensky. Design of experiments aided holistic testing of cyber-physical energy systems. 2018 Workshop on Modeling and Simulation of Cyber-Physical Energy Systems (MSCPES). 2018; ():1-7.
Chicago/Turabian StyleArjen A. Van Der Meer; Cornelius Steinbrink; Kai Heussen; Daniel E. Morales Bondy; Merkebu Z. Degefa; Filip Prostl Andren; Thomas I. Strasser; Sebastian Lehnhoff; Peter Palensky. 2018. "Design of experiments aided holistic testing of cyber-physical energy systems." 2018 Workshop on Modeling and Simulation of Cyber-Physical Energy Systems (MSCPES) , no. : 1-7.
This paper applies a robust optimization technique for coordinating reserve allocations in multiple-cell based power systems. The linear decision rules (LDR)-based policies were implemented to achieve the reserve robustness, and consist of a nominal power schedule with a series of linear modifications. The LDR method can effectively adapt the participation factors of reserve providers to respond to system imbalance signals. The policies considered the covariance of historic system imbalance signals to reduce the overall reserve cost. When applying this method to the cell-based power system for a certain horizon, the influence of different time resolutions on policy-making is also investigated, which presents guidance for its practical application. The main results illustrate that: (a) the LDR-based method shows better performance, by producing smaller reserve costs compared to the costs given by a reference method; and (b) the cost index decreases with increased time intervals, however, longer intervals might result in insufficient reserves, due to low time resolution. On the other hand, shorter time intervals require heavy computational time. Thus, it is important to choose a proper time interval in real time operation to make a trade off.
Junjie Hu; Tian Lan; Kai Heussen; Mattia Marinelli; Alexander Prostejovsky; Xianzhang Lei. Robust Allocation of Reserve Policies for a Multiple-Cell Based Power System. Energies 2018, 11, 381 .
AMA StyleJunjie Hu, Tian Lan, Kai Heussen, Mattia Marinelli, Alexander Prostejovsky, Xianzhang Lei. Robust Allocation of Reserve Policies for a Multiple-Cell Based Power System. Energies. 2018; 11 (2):381.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJunjie Hu; Tian Lan; Kai Heussen; Mattia Marinelli; Alexander Prostejovsky; Xianzhang Lei. 2018. "Robust Allocation of Reserve Policies for a Multiple-Cell Based Power System." Energies 11, no. 2: 381.
The installation of measurements in distribution grids enables the development of data driven methods for the power system. However, these methods have to be validated in order to understand the limitations and capabilities for their use. This paper presents a systematic validation of a neural network approach for voltage estimation in active distribution grids by means of measured data from two feeders of a real low voltage distribution grid. The approach enables a real-time voltage estimation at locations in the distribution grid, where otherwise only non-real-time measurements are available. The method shows robust behavior in all analyzed aspects, which is vital for real world applications. A methodology to select the most relevant input variables and find the best achievable performance for a particular number of inputs is presented. Moreover, the paper shows that the performance is not sensitive to the number of neurons in the hidden layer of the neural network as long as the model is not underdetermined. The paper examines the quantity of historical data needed to establish an adequately functioning model. To accommodate grid evolution and seasonal effects, the impact of different retraining intervals is investigated. Furthermore, the performance of the model during periods of high PV generation is evaluated. The validation shows that accurate voltage estimation models for distribution grids with high share of dispersed generation can be established with approximately one month of historical data. The model has to be retrained every 10–20 days to retain estimation mean squared errors below 0.35 V2. It was also found that the performance does not decline during times of high PV generation.
Michael Pertl; Philip J. Douglass; Kai Heussen; Koen Kok. Validation of a robust neural real-time voltage estimator for active distribution grids on field data. Electric Power Systems Research 2018, 154, 182 -192.
AMA StyleMichael Pertl, Philip J. Douglass, Kai Heussen, Koen Kok. Validation of a robust neural real-time voltage estimator for active distribution grids on field data. Electric Power Systems Research. 2018; 154 ():182-192.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMichael Pertl; Philip J. Douglass; Kai Heussen; Koen Kok. 2018. "Validation of a robust neural real-time voltage estimator for active distribution grids on field data." Electric Power Systems Research 154, no. : 182-192.
Daniel Esteban Morales Bondy; Jason MacDonald; Emre Can Kara; Oliver Gehrke; Kai Heussen; David Chassin; Sila Kiliccote; Henrik W. Bindner. Redefining Requirements of Ancillary Services for Technology Agnostic Sources. Proceedings of the 50th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (2017) 2018, 1 .
AMA StyleDaniel Esteban Morales Bondy, Jason MacDonald, Emre Can Kara, Oliver Gehrke, Kai Heussen, David Chassin, Sila Kiliccote, Henrik W. Bindner. Redefining Requirements of Ancillary Services for Technology Agnostic Sources. Proceedings of the 50th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (2017). 2018; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDaniel Esteban Morales Bondy; Jason MacDonald; Emre Can Kara; Oliver Gehrke; Kai Heussen; David Chassin; Sila Kiliccote; Henrik W. Bindner. 2018. "Redefining Requirements of Ancillary Services for Technology Agnostic Sources." Proceedings of the 50th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (2017) , no. : 1.
Smart grid systems are characterized by high complexity due to interactions between a traditional passive network and active power electronic components, coupled using communication links. Additionally, automation and information technology plays an important role in order to operate and optimize such cyber-physical energy systems with a high(er) penetration of fluctuating renewable generation and controllable loads. As a result of these developments the validation on the system level becomes much more important during the whole engineering and deployment process, today. In earlier development stages and for larger system configurations laboratory-based testing is not always an option. Due to recent developments, simulation-based approaches are now an appropriate tool to support the development, implementation, and roll-out of smart grid solutions. This paper discusses the current state of simulation-based approaches and outlines the necessary future research and development directions in the domain of power and energy systems.
Cornelius Steinbrink; Sebastian Lehnhoff; Sebastian Rohjans; Thomas I. Strasser; Edmund Widl; Cyndi Moyo; Georg Lauss; Felix Lehfuss; Mario Faschang; Peter Palensky; Arjen A. Van Der Meer; Kai Heussen; Oliver Gehrke; Efren Guillo-Sansano; Mazheruddin H. Syed; Abdullah Emhemed; Ron Brandl; Van Hoa Nguyen; Ata Khavari; Quoc Tuan Tran; Panos Kotsampopoulos; Nikos Hatziargyriou; Akroud Akroud; Evangelos Rikos; Merkebu Z. Degefa. Simulation-based Validation of Smart Grids - Status Quo and Future Research Trends. 2017, 1 .
AMA StyleCornelius Steinbrink, Sebastian Lehnhoff, Sebastian Rohjans, Thomas I. Strasser, Edmund Widl, Cyndi Moyo, Georg Lauss, Felix Lehfuss, Mario Faschang, Peter Palensky, Arjen A. Van Der Meer, Kai Heussen, Oliver Gehrke, Efren Guillo-Sansano, Mazheruddin H. Syed, Abdullah Emhemed, Ron Brandl, Van Hoa Nguyen, Ata Khavari, Quoc Tuan Tran, Panos Kotsampopoulos, Nikos Hatziargyriou, Akroud Akroud, Evangelos Rikos, Merkebu Z. Degefa. Simulation-based Validation of Smart Grids - Status Quo and Future Research Trends. . 2017; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCornelius Steinbrink; Sebastian Lehnhoff; Sebastian Rohjans; Thomas I. Strasser; Edmund Widl; Cyndi Moyo; Georg Lauss; Felix Lehfuss; Mario Faschang; Peter Palensky; Arjen A. Van Der Meer; Kai Heussen; Oliver Gehrke; Efren Guillo-Sansano; Mazheruddin H. Syed; Abdullah Emhemed; Ron Brandl; Van Hoa Nguyen; Ata Khavari; Quoc Tuan Tran; Panos Kotsampopoulos; Nikos Hatziargyriou; Akroud Akroud; Evangelos Rikos; Merkebu Z. Degefa. 2017. "Simulation-based Validation of Smart Grids - Status Quo and Future Research Trends." , no. : 1.
The integration of distributed renewable energy sources and the multi-domain behaviours inside the cyber-physical energy system (smart grids) draws up major challenges. Their validation and roll out requires careful assessment, in term of modelling, simulation and testing. The traditional approach focusing on a particular object, actual hardware or a detailed model, while drastically simplifying the remainder of the system under test, is no longer sufficient. Real-time simulation and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) techniques emerge as indispensable tools for validating the behaviour of renewable sources as well as their impact/interaction to with the cyber-physical energy system. This paper aims to provide an overview of the present status-quo of real-time and HIL approaches used for smart grids and their readiness for cyber-physical experiments. We investigate the current limitations of HIL techniques and point out necessary future developments. Subsequently, the paper highlights challenges that need specific attention as well as ongoing actions and further research directions.
Van Hoa Nguyen; Yvon Besanger; Quoc Tuan Tran; Tung Lam Nguyen; Cederic Boudinet; Ron Brandl; Frank Marten; Achilleas Markou; Panos Kotsampopoulos; Arjen A. Van Der Meer; Effren Guillo-Sansano; Georg Lauss; Thomas I. Strasser; Kai Heussen. Real-Time Simulation and Hardware-in-the-Loop Approaches for Integrating Renewable Energy Sources into Smart Grids: Challenges & Actions. 2017, 1 .
AMA StyleVan Hoa Nguyen, Yvon Besanger, Quoc Tuan Tran, Tung Lam Nguyen, Cederic Boudinet, Ron Brandl, Frank Marten, Achilleas Markou, Panos Kotsampopoulos, Arjen A. Van Der Meer, Effren Guillo-Sansano, Georg Lauss, Thomas I. Strasser, Kai Heussen. Real-Time Simulation and Hardware-in-the-Loop Approaches for Integrating Renewable Energy Sources into Smart Grids: Challenges & Actions. . 2017; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleVan Hoa Nguyen; Yvon Besanger; Quoc Tuan Tran; Tung Lam Nguyen; Cederic Boudinet; Ron Brandl; Frank Marten; Achilleas Markou; Panos Kotsampopoulos; Arjen A. Van Der Meer; Effren Guillo-Sansano; Georg Lauss; Thomas I. Strasser; Kai Heussen. 2017. "Real-Time Simulation and Hardware-in-the-Loop Approaches for Integrating Renewable Energy Sources into Smart Grids: Challenges & Actions." , no. : 1.
Renewables are key enablers in the plight to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and cope with anthropogenic global warming. The intermittent nature and limited storage capabilities of renewables culminate in new challenges that power system operators have to deal with in order to regulate power quality and ensure security of supply. At the same time, the increased availability of advanced automation and communication technologies provides new opportunities for the derivation of intelligent solutions to tackle the challenges. Previous work has shown various new methods of operating highly interconnected power grids, and their corresponding components, in a more effective way. As a consequence of these developments, the traditional power system is being transformed into a cyber-physical energy system, a smart grid. Previous and ongoing research have tended to mainly focus on how specific aspects of smart grids can be validated, but until there exists no integrated approach for the analysis and evaluation of complex cyber-physical systems configurations. This paper introduces integrated research infrastructure that provides methods and tools for validating smart grid systems in a holistic, cyber-physical manner. The corresponding concepts are currently being developed further in the European project ERIGrid.
Thomas I. Strasser; Cyndi Moyo; Roland Bründlinger; Sebastian Lehnhoff; Marita Blank; Peter Palensky; Arjen A. Van Der Meer; Kai Heussen; Oliver Gehrke; J. Emilio Rodriguez; Julia Merino; Carlo Sandroni; Maurizio Verga; Mihai Calin; Ata Khavari; Maria Sosnina; Erik De Jong; Sebastian Rohjans; Anna Kulmala; Kari Mäki; Ron Brandl; Federico Coffele; Graeme M. Burt; Panos Kotsampopoulos; Nikos Hatziargyriou. An Integrated Research Infrastructure for Validating Cyber-Physical Energy Systems. 2017, 1 .
AMA StyleThomas I. Strasser, Cyndi Moyo, Roland Bründlinger, Sebastian Lehnhoff, Marita Blank, Peter Palensky, Arjen A. Van Der Meer, Kai Heussen, Oliver Gehrke, J. Emilio Rodriguez, Julia Merino, Carlo Sandroni, Maurizio Verga, Mihai Calin, Ata Khavari, Maria Sosnina, Erik De Jong, Sebastian Rohjans, Anna Kulmala, Kari Mäki, Ron Brandl, Federico Coffele, Graeme M. Burt, Panos Kotsampopoulos, Nikos Hatziargyriou. An Integrated Research Infrastructure for Validating Cyber-Physical Energy Systems. . 2017; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleThomas I. Strasser; Cyndi Moyo; Roland Bründlinger; Sebastian Lehnhoff; Marita Blank; Peter Palensky; Arjen A. Van Der Meer; Kai Heussen; Oliver Gehrke; J. Emilio Rodriguez; Julia Merino; Carlo Sandroni; Maurizio Verga; Mihai Calin; Ata Khavari; Maria Sosnina; Erik De Jong; Sebastian Rohjans; Anna Kulmala; Kari Mäki; Ron Brandl; Federico Coffele; Graeme M. Burt; Panos Kotsampopoulos; Nikos Hatziargyriou. 2017. "An Integrated Research Infrastructure for Validating Cyber-Physical Energy Systems." , no. : 1.
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Mattia Marinelli; Kai Heussen; Alexander Prostejovsky; Henrik W. Bindner; Victoria M. Catterson; Julia Merino; Carlo Tornelli. Scenario-based approach adopted in the ELECTRA project for deriving innovative control room functionality. CIRED - Open Access Proceedings Journal 2017, 2017, 1450 -1453.
AMA StyleMattia Marinelli, Kai Heussen, Alexander Prostejovsky, Henrik W. Bindner, Victoria M. Catterson, Julia Merino, Carlo Tornelli. Scenario-based approach adopted in the ELECTRA project for deriving innovative control room functionality. CIRED - Open Access Proceedings Journal. 2017; 2017 (1):1450-1453.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMattia Marinelli; Kai Heussen; Alexander Prostejovsky; Henrik W. Bindner; Victoria M. Catterson; Julia Merino; Carlo Tornelli. 2017. "Scenario-based approach adopted in the ELECTRA project for deriving innovative control room functionality." CIRED - Open Access Proceedings Journal 2017, no. 1: 1450-1453.
Operating power systems is an extremely challenging task, not least because power systems have become highly interconnected, as well as the range of network issues that can occur. It is therefore a necessity to develop decision support systems and visualisation that can effectively support the human operators for decision-making in the complex and dynamic environment of future highly automated power system. This study aims to investigate the decision support functions associated with frequency deviation events for the proposed Web of Cells concept.
Minjiang Chen; Victoria Catterson; Mazheruddin Syed; Stephen McArthur; Graeme M. Burt; Mattia Marinelli; Alexander M. Prostejovsky; Kai Heussen. Supporting control room operators in highly automated future power networks. CIRED - Open Access Proceedings Journal 2017, 2017, 1492 -1495.
AMA StyleMinjiang Chen, Victoria Catterson, Mazheruddin Syed, Stephen McArthur, Graeme M. Burt, Mattia Marinelli, Alexander M. Prostejovsky, Kai Heussen. Supporting control room operators in highly automated future power networks. CIRED - Open Access Proceedings Journal. 2017; 2017 (1):1492-1495.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMinjiang Chen; Victoria Catterson; Mazheruddin Syed; Stephen McArthur; Graeme M. Burt; Mattia Marinelli; Alexander M. Prostejovsky; Kai Heussen. 2017. "Supporting control room operators in highly automated future power networks." CIRED - Open Access Proceedings Journal 2017, no. 1: 1492-1495.
Renewables are key enablers in the plight to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and cope with anthropogenic global warming. The intermittent nature and limited storage capabilities of renewables culminate in new challenges that power system operators have to deal with in order to regulate power quality and ensure security of supply. At the same time, the increased availability of advanced automation and communication technologies provides new opportunities for the derivation of intelligent solutions to tackle the challenges. Previous work has shown various new methods of operating highly interconnected power grids, and their corresponding components, in a more effective way. As a consequence of these developments, the traditional power system is being transformed into a cyber-physical energy system, a smart grid. Previous and ongoing research have tended to mainly focus on how specific aspects of smart grids can be validated, but until there exists no integrated approach for the analysis and evaluation of complex cyber-physical systems configurations. This paper introduces integrated research infrastructure that provides methods and tools for validating smart grid systems in a holistic, cyber-physical manner. The corresponding concepts are currently being developed further in the European project ERIGrid.
T. I. Strasser; C. Moyo; R. Bründlinger; S. Lehnhoff; M. Blank; P. Palensky; A. A. Van Der Meer; Kai Heussen; Oliver Gehrke; J. E. Rodriguez; J. Merino; C. Sandroni; M. Verga; M. Calin; A. Khavari; M. Sosnina; E. De Jong; S. Rohjans; A. Kulmala; K. Mäki; R. Brandl; F. Coffele; G. M. Burt; P. Kotsampopoulos; N. Hatziargyriou. An Integrated Research Infrastructure for Validating Cyber-Physical Energy Systems. Transactions on Petri Nets and Other Models of Concurrency XV 2017, 157 -170.
AMA StyleT. I. Strasser, C. Moyo, R. Bründlinger, S. Lehnhoff, M. Blank, P. Palensky, A. A. Van Der Meer, Kai Heussen, Oliver Gehrke, J. E. Rodriguez, J. Merino, C. Sandroni, M. Verga, M. Calin, A. Khavari, M. Sosnina, E. De Jong, S. Rohjans, A. Kulmala, K. Mäki, R. Brandl, F. Coffele, G. M. Burt, P. Kotsampopoulos, N. Hatziargyriou. An Integrated Research Infrastructure for Validating Cyber-Physical Energy Systems. Transactions on Petri Nets and Other Models of Concurrency XV. 2017; ():157-170.
Chicago/Turabian StyleT. I. Strasser; C. Moyo; R. Bründlinger; S. Lehnhoff; M. Blank; P. Palensky; A. A. Van Der Meer; Kai Heussen; Oliver Gehrke; J. E. Rodriguez; J. Merino; C. Sandroni; M. Verga; M. Calin; A. Khavari; M. Sosnina; E. De Jong; S. Rohjans; A. Kulmala; K. Mäki; R. Brandl; F. Coffele; G. M. Burt; P. Kotsampopoulos; N. Hatziargyriou. 2017. "An Integrated Research Infrastructure for Validating Cyber-Physical Energy Systems." Transactions on Petri Nets and Other Models of Concurrency XV , no. : 157-170.
Renewable off-grid solutions are steadily growing in both developed and developing countries (R. Kempener et al. 2015). With the decreasing cost and improving performance of small hydro installations, solar power, wind power, and energy storage systems, renewable energy is expected to supplement or replace existing diesel grids on islands and in remote areas.
Qiuwei Wu; Esben Larsen; Kai Heussen; Henrik Binder; Philip Douglass. Remote Off-Grid Solutions for Greenland and Denmark: Using smart-grid technologies to ensure secure, reliable energy for island power systems. IEEE Electrification Magazine 2017, 5, 64 -73.
AMA StyleQiuwei Wu, Esben Larsen, Kai Heussen, Henrik Binder, Philip Douglass. Remote Off-Grid Solutions for Greenland and Denmark: Using smart-grid technologies to ensure secure, reliable energy for island power systems. IEEE Electrification Magazine. 2017; 5 (2):64-73.
Chicago/Turabian StyleQiuwei Wu; Esben Larsen; Kai Heussen; Henrik Binder; Philip Douglass. 2017. "Remote Off-Grid Solutions for Greenland and Denmark: Using smart-grid technologies to ensure secure, reliable energy for island power systems." IEEE Electrification Magazine 5, no. 2: 64-73.