Real-Time Optimal Power Flow under Wind Energy Penetration-Part II: Implementation

Abstract

In this paper (Part II) we implement the prediction-updating approach developed in Part I to address fast changes in wind power generation when solving a complex real-time optimal power flow (RT-OPF) problem. The approach considers essential scenarios around forecasted wind power values in a moving prediction horizon (120 seconds). The individual optimal power flow problems corresponding to these scenarios are solved in parallel using a multi-processor server. Then the operation strategy is updated in a short sampling time (every 20 seconds) considering real wind power values. The RT-OPF problem is formulated considering both technical and economic aspects simultaneously. The RT-OPF is implemented on a 41-bus medium-voltage distribution network with two wind stations. The results show the benefits of the proposed approach and highlight further challenges of RT-OPF.