Deterministic load flow analyses of power grids do not include the uncertain factors that affect the network elements; hence, their predictions can be very unreliable for distribution system operators and for the decision makers who deal with the expansion planning of the power network. Adding uncertain probability parameters in the deterministic load flow is vital to capture the wide variability of the currents and voltages. This is achieved by probabilistic load flow studies. Photovoltaic systems represent a remarkable source of uncertainty in the distribution network. In this study, we used a Gaussian copula to model the uncertainty in correlated photovoltaic generators. Correlations among photovoltaic generators were also included by exploiting the Gaussian copula technique. The large sets of samples generated with a statistical method (Gaussian copula) were used as the inputs for Monte Carlo simulations. The proposed methodologies were tested on two different networks, i.e., the 13 node IEEE test feeder and the non-synthetic European low voltage test network. Node voltage uncertainty and network health, measured by the percentage voltage unbalance factor, were investigated. The importance of including correlations among photovoltaic generators is discussed.

Gaussian copula methodology to model photovoltaic generation uncertainty correlation in power distribution networks

Harshavardhan Palahalli Mallikarjun .;Maffezzoni P.;Gruosso G.
2021-01-01

Abstract

Deterministic load flow analyses of power grids do not include the uncertain factors that affect the network elements; hence, their predictions can be very unreliable for distribution system operators and for the decision makers who deal with the expansion planning of the power network. Adding uncertain probability parameters in the deterministic load flow is vital to capture the wide variability of the currents and voltages. This is achieved by probabilistic load flow studies. Photovoltaic systems represent a remarkable source of uncertainty in the distribution network. In this study, we used a Gaussian copula to model the uncertainty in correlated photovoltaic generators. Correlations among photovoltaic generators were also included by exploiting the Gaussian copula technique. The large sets of samples generated with a statistical method (Gaussian copula) were used as the inputs for Monte Carlo simulations. The proposed methodologies were tested on two different networks, i.e., the 13 node IEEE test feeder and the non-synthetic European low voltage test network. Node voltage uncertainty and network health, measured by the percentage voltage unbalance factor, were investigated. The importance of including correlations among photovoltaic generators is discussed.
2021
Correlated PV
Gaussian copula
Monte Carlo simulation
Photovoltaic systems
Probabilistic load flow
Stochastic dependence
Uncertainty quantification
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