A combined heat and power virtual power plant (CHP-VPP) can effectively control the distributed resources in an electric–thermal coupling system and solve the problem of lack of flexibility caused by large-scale renewable energy grid connection. Similar to the optimal reconfiguration of distribution network topology by operating switches, the district heating system is also equipped with tie and sectionalizing valves to realize the optimal adjustment of district heating network (DHN) topology, which provides an economical and effective method for improving the power system’s flexibility. Based on this, this paper proposes a CHP-VPP economic scheduling model considering reconfigurable DHN. Firstly, the energy flow model is introduced to reduce the computational complexity. Secondly, adaptive robust optimization solved by the column-and-constraint generation algorithm is used to settle the randomness of wind power to ensure that the results are feasible in all worst scenarios. Finally, the feasibility of the proposed model is illustrated by case studies based on an actual CHP-VPP. The results show that compared with the reference case, considering the reconfigurability of DHN in the CHP-VPP optimization scheduling process can reduce the cost by about 2.78%.

This paper presents an advanced dynamic voltage restorer with integrated energy optimal compensation (EOC-DVR), which combines the advantages of pre-sag compensation and energy minimization compensation. The performance parameters of the EOC-DVR, such as the compensatory capability, loss of energy, and duration of compensation, can be balanced by this optimal compensation strategy. Additionally, the impact on the load is further reduced by the proposed method. By analyzing the working process of optimal comprehensive energy, the compensation limit of the strategy is discussed. After that, both the voltage and active power of the system for compensating are obtained by analyzing the compensation characteristics of the strategy. Therefore, the relations of the formula and curve between the related physical quantities can be obtained. Finally, simulation results based on MATLAB/Simulink are provided to verify the effectiveness of proposed compensation method.

The increasing penetration of renewable energy, particularly wind power, and the integration of different energy systems have become two major trends in the development of energy systems. In this context, this paper proposes a robust interval optimization method for combined heat and power dispatch (CHPD) to address the challenges associated with wind power accommodation. To enhance the flexibility of a power system and support the integration of wind power, flexibility resources from a district heating system are introduced in the economic dispatch. To ensure the safety and reliability of the CHPD results, a robust interval optimization method is employed. By considering a range of possible wind power outputs, the robust interval optimization method provides a robust and reliable dispatch plan that can accommodate uncertainties and fluctuations in wind power generation. To verify the effectiveness of the proposed model and method, case studies were conducted on a 6-bus electrical power system connected with a 6-node district heating system. The results demonstrate that the proposed approach can effectively enhance the integration of wind power and improve the overall reliability and flexibility of the energy system.