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AI-based forecasting for optimised solar energy management and smart grid efficiency

This paper considers two pertinent research inquiries: 'Can an AI-based predictive framework be utilised for the optimisation of solar energy management?' and 'What are the ways in which the AI-based predictive framework can be integrated within the Smart ...

Taylor & Francis Ltd2023

A Robust Optimization Framework for the Day-Ahead Scheduling of Active Distribution Networks including Energy Storage Systems

Mario Paolone, Mokhtar Bozorg, Mostafa Nick

In this paper we present an adaptive robust optimization framework for the day-ahead scheduling of Active Distribution Networks (ADNs) where the controlled devices are distributed Energy Storage Systems (ESSs). First, the targeted problem is formulated usi ...

IEEE2019

Service Restoration in DG-Integrated Distribution Networks Using an Exact Convex OPF Model

Mario Paolone, Mostafa Nick, Hossein Sekhavatmanesh

The ever-increasing requirements for reliability and quality of supply suggest to enable the self-healing features of modern distribution networks. Within the context of Active Distribution Networks (ADNs), new, fast and efficient restoration strategies ca ...

Power Systems Computation Conference2018

Optimal Planning of Distributed Energy Storage Systems in Active Distribution Networks Embedding Grid Reconfiguration

Sidi-Rachid Cherkaoui, Mario Paolone, Mostafa Nick

In this paper we present a procedure for the optimal siting and sizing of Energy Storage Systems (ESSs) owned, and directly controlled by network operators of Active Distribution Networks (ADNs). The peculiarity of the proposed planning procedure consists ...

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers2018

An Exact Convex Formulation of the Optimal Power Flow in Radial Distribution Networks Including Transverse Components

Sidi-Rachid Cherkaoui, Jean-Yves Le Boudec, Mario Paolone, Mostafa Nick

The recent literature discusses the use of the relaxed Second Order Cone Programming (SOCP) for formulating Optimal Power Flow problems (OPF) for radial power grids. However, if the shunt parameters of the lines that compose the power grid are considered, ...

2018

Security Constrained Unit Commitment With Dynamic Thermal Line Rating

Sidi-Rachid Cherkaoui, Mario Paolone, Omid Alizadeh Mousavi, Mostafa Nick

The integration of the dynamic line rating (DLR) of overhead transmission lines (OTLs) in power systems secu- rity constrained unit commitment (SCUC) potentially enhances the overall system security as well as its technical/economic performances. This pape ...

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers2016

Exact Convex Modeling of the Optimal Power Flow for the Operation and Planning of Active Distribution Networks with Energy Storage Systems

Mostafa Nick

The distribution networks are experiencing important changes driven by the massive integration of renewable energy conversion systems. However, the lack of direct controllability of the Distributed Generations (DGs) supplying Active Distribution Networks ( ...

EPFL2016

Stochastic Security Constrained Unit Commitment with Variable-Speed Pumped-Storage Hydropower Plants

Omid Alizadeh Mousavi, Mostafa Nick

The Pumped Hydro Storages (PHSs) equipped with variables speed drives have several advantages, namely: i) power regulation in pumping mode, ii) extended operating range, iii) higher efficiency in turbine mode. Such flexible operation of the PHS units ensur ...

Ieee2016

Optimal siting and sizing of distributed energy storage systems via alternating direction method of multipliers

Sidi-Rachid Cherkaoui, Mario Paolone, Mostafa Nick

Energy Storage Systems (ESSs) will have an important role in the optimal operation of Active Distribution Networks (ADNs). Within this context, this paper focuses on the problem of ESSs optimal siting and sizing. Following similar approaches already propos ...

Elsevier2015

Network clustering for voltage control in active distribution network including energy storage systems

Sidi-Rachid Cherkaoui, Mario Paolone, Maryam Bahramipanah, Mostafa Nick

This paper presents a network partitioning strategy for the optimal voltage control of Active Distribution Networks (ADNs) by means of Dispersed Energy Storage Systems (DESSs). The proposed partitioning is based on the concept of voltage sensitivity coeffi ...

IEEE2015

Optimal Allocation of Dispersed Energy Storage Systems in Active Distribution Networks for Energy Balance and Grid Support

Sidi-Rachid Cherkaoui, Mario Paolone, Mostafa Nick

Dispersed storage systems (DSSs) can represent an important near-term solution for supporting the operation and control of active distribution networks (ADNs). Indeed, they have the capability to support ADNs by providing ancillary services in addition to ...

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers2014

Stochastic Day-ahead Optimal Scheduling of Active Distribution Networks with Dispersed Energy Storage and Renewable Resources

Sidi-Rachid Cherkaoui, Mario Paolone, Mostafa Nick

This paper focuses on the problem of the probabilistic optimal day-ahead scheduling of energy resources in Active Distribution Networks (ADNs). These resources include both dispersed energy storage systems (DESSs) and volatile renewable embedded generators ...

IEEE2014

Optimal siting and sizing of distributed energy storage systems via alternating direction method of multipliers

Sidi-Rachid Cherkaoui, Mario Paolone, Mostafa Nick

Energy Storage Systems (ESSs) has an important role in Active Distribution Networks (ADNs). Within this context this paper focuses on the problem of ESSs optimal siting and sizing. Following similar approaches already proposed by the Authors, this paper us ...

Power Systems Computation Conference2014

The value of energy storage in optimal non-firm wind capacity connection to power systems

Mostafa Nick

Wind is a variable and uncontrollable source of power with a low capacity factor. Using energy storage facilities with a non-firm connection strategy is the key to maximum integration of distant wind farms into a transmission-constrained power system. In t ...

Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd2014

Optimal Location and Sizing of Distributed Storage Systems in Active Distribution Networks

Sidi-Rachid Cherkaoui, Mario Paolone, Marc Hohmann, Mostafa Nick

Energy balance and ancillary services provided by distributed storage systems to active distribution networks represent two aspects of a single problem that needs to be properly treated in view of the typical distribution networks parameters. In this conte ...

2013

On the Optimal Placement of Distributed Storage Systems for Voltage Control in Active Distribution Networks

Sidi-Rachid Cherkaoui, Mario Paolone, Marc Hohmann, Mostafa Nick

Within the context of ancillary services provided to active distribution networks by distributed storage systems (DSSs), the paper focuses on the problem of optimally locating DSSs in order to maximize their support to the network voltage control. In parti ...

IEEE Power Engineering Society and Technische Universität Berlin, Germany2012