Evaluating distribution system operators: automated demand response and distributed energy resources in the Flexibility4Chile project

Guerrero Alonso, Juan Ignacio; Personal Vázquez, Enrique; García Caro, Sebastián; Parejo Matos, Antonio; Rossi, Mansueto; García Delgado, Antonio; Pérez Sánchez, Ricardo; León de Mora, Carlos

doi:10.1109/MPE.2020.3000688

Evaluating distribution system operators: automated demand response and distributed energy resources in the Flexibility4Chile project

Guerrero Alonso, Juan Ignacio; Personal Vázquez, Enrique; García Caro, Sebastián; Parejo Matos, Antonio; Rossi, Mansueto; García Delgado, Antonio; Pérez Sánchez, Ricardo; León de Mora, Carlos

Published: 2020
Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
DOI: 10.1109/MPE.2020.3000688
Repository: idus.us.es
Language: en

Abstract

The mission of distribution system operators (DSOs) is to operate and manage distribution networks in a safe and secure manner. DSOs are also responsible for developing distribution grids to ensure the long-term ability of a system to deliver high-quality services to users and other stakeholders of the electric power system. Traditionally, DSOs have carried out their mission through adequate network operation and planning. However, the profound transformation of the energy system that is currently taking place worldwide creates new challenges for DSOs to carry out their responsibilities in a cost-efficient and secure manner. A significant number of renewable energy sources (RESs) are already connected, and more are expected in the future. Furthermore, the number of electric vehicles (EVs) and public charging stations will see a major increase in the coming years. These trends are coupled with an exponential technological evolution that enables decentralized energy sources to be connected at lower voltages and, at the same time, enables customers to interact with the market in response to grid conditions.

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Depósito de investigación de la Universidad de Sevilla https://idus.us.es/ Esta es la versión aceptada del artículo publicado en: IEEE Power and Energy Magazine (2020) vol. 18, no. 5, pp. 64-75 This is a accepted manuscript of a paper published in: IEEE Power and Energy Magazine (2020) vol. 18, no. 5, pp. 64-75 Nombre de la revista (Año): Fecha DOI: 10.1109/MPE.2020.3000688 Copyright: El acceso a la versión publicada del artículo puede requerir la suscripción de la revista. Access to the published version may require subscription. “© 20XX IEEE. Personal use of this material is permitted. Permission from IEEE must be obtained for all other uses, in any current or future media, including reprinting/republishing this material for advertising or promotional purposes, creating new collective works, for resale or redistribution to servers or lists, or reuse of any copyrighted component of this work in other Works”