Power Flow Management by Active Nodes: A Case Study in Real Operating Conditions

The role of distributor system operators is experiencing a gradual but relevant change to include enhanced ancillary and energy dispatch services needed manage the increased power provided by intermittent distributed generations in medium voltage networks. In this context, paper proposes insertion, strategic points network, specific electronic systems, denoted as active nodes, which permit remote controllability reactive flow. Such capabilities, further benefit, enable provide network without requiring any procurement with generation systems owners. particular, highlights benefits demonstrating their capabilities reducing inverse flow issues from high lines focusing on cluster including renewable resources. As novelty, study has accounted for real operated Italian operator Areti. A simulation model electrical been implemented DigSilent PowerFactory (DIgSILENT GmbH–Germany) software using operating data obtained during 1-year measurement campaign. detailed cost-benefit analysis provided, accounting different load scenarios. results have demonstrated that inclusion nodes can significantly reduce drawbacks related reverse