Simulation and analysis of a congestion management utilizing load-side flexibilities within the distribution grid

IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe, pp. 1–5

Abstract

This paper presents results of a simulative analysis of a congestion management in a sample sub-urban low-voltage grid utilizing an incentive-based load management of active grid customers and additional flexibility potentials at customer site in case of a congestion. The results show that aggregated rebound effects can artificially create higher congestion levels. Based on the results recommendations for a suitable design of the congestion management are drawn and tested by simulation. Furthermore, the effects of different incentive-based remunerations, such as time-variable or performance-based grid fees, are compared. From the grid operators' point of view, performance-based grid fees have advantages in this regard, since the implementation of price-based incentives can lead to higher demand peaks.

Authors 5

1. Alexander Vanselow
   Affiliation as printed

   FGH e. V.,Aachen,Germany

   FGH e. V., Aachen, Germany

2. Simon Krahl
   Affiliation as printed

   FGH e. V.,Aachen,Germany

   FGH e. V., Aachen, Germany

3. Albert Moser
   Affiliation as printed

   Aachen,Germany

   Aachen, Germany

4. Christian Fröhlich Aachen

   RWTH Aachen University

   Affiliation as printed

   RWTH University Aachen,IAEW,Aachen,Germany

   IAEW, RWTH University Aachen, Aachen, Germany

5. Christoph Wirtz
   Affiliation as printed

   FGH e. V.,Aachen,Germany

   FGH e. V., Aachen, Germany