Research on multi-time scale Volt/VAR optimization in active distribution networks based on NSDBO and MPC approach

To explore the potential of all-round and multiangle voltage and reactive power control to reduce losses in a new power system with a high proportion of distributed resources connected to a distribution network, this study proposes a Volt/VAR optimization method for distribution networks using a nondominated sorting dung beetle optimizer (NSDBO) and model predictive control (MPC). According to the characteristics of the various adjustable resources in the network, they are divided into day-ahead and intraday optimizations. The optimization process in the day-ahead stage uses the NSDBO to create a discrete equipment scheduling plan. The optimization process in the intraday stage combines the discrete equipment scheduling plan with the MPC to create the scheduling plan for photovoltaics, energy storage, and vehicle charging stations. Two-stage optimization scheduling is achieved with the lowest discrete equipment regulation cost and minimization of network loss and node voltage deviation penalty cost as the optimization goal. The feasibility of this method for coordinating various resources in the network, processing discrete and continuous variables, and coping with the volatility and uncertainty of high-proportion distributed resources is verified through case analysis. The effectiveness of this method in improving the security and economy of distribution networks is demonstrated. The superiority of the solution speed and quality is also confirmed.