A Two-layer Multistage Expansion Planning Method for Adaptability Enhancement of Distribution Networks

Abstract

Abstract With the increasing penetration of distributed generations (DGs) and flexible loads in the distribution network (DN), the existing DN planning methods need an improvement. This paper proposes a two-layer multistage expansion planning method for DN adaptability enhancement, where the optimal construction/upgrade strategy of substations and lines along with the optimal PV configuration strategy are considered. A two-layer adaptive planning model is established and solved by the non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm II (NSGA II). The obtained Pareto-optimal front represents a set of optimal planning schemes meeting the demand of DN economy and adaptability, which is of great significance in theory and practice.