An overview of soft open points in electricity distribution networks

X Jiang, Y Zhou, W Ming, P Yang… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Soft open points (SOPs) are power electronic devices that are usually placed at normally
open points of electricity distribution networks to provide flexible power control to the …

Control techniques in AC, DC, and hybrid AC–DC microgrid: A review

SK Sahoo, AK Sinha, NK Kishore - IEEE Journal of Emerging …, 2017 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The microgrid concept is gaining popularity with the proliferation of distributed generation.
Control techniques in the microgrid are an evolving research topic in the area of microgrids …

Multiperiod distribution system restoration with routing repair crews, mobile electric vehicles, and soft-open-point networked microgrids

T Ding, Z Wang, W Jia, B Chen, C Chen… - … on Smart Grid, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper proposes a distribution system restoration model which is in response to multiple
outages caused by natural disasters. The proposed restoration model includes the …

Coordinated control method of voltage and reactive power for active distribution networks based on soft open point

P Li, H Ji, C Wang, J Zhao, G Song… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2017 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The increasing penetration of distributed generators (DGs) exacerbates the risk of voltage
violations in active distribution networks (ADNs). The conventional voltage regulation …

Radiality constraints for resilient reconfiguration of distribution systems: Formulation and application to microgrid formation

S Lei, C Chen, Y Song, Y Hou - IEEE Transactions on Smart …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Network reconfiguration is an effective strategy for different purposes of distribution systems
(DSs), eg, resilience enhancement. In particular, DS automation, distributed generation …

Robust operation of soft open points in active distribution networks with high penetration of photovoltaic integration

H Ji, C Wang, P Li, F Ding, J Wu - IEEE Transactions on …, 2018 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Distributed generators including photovoltaic (PV) panels have been integrated dramatically
in active distribution networks (ADNs). Due to the strong volatility and uncertainty, the high …

Review of MVDC applications, technologies, and future prospects

S Coffey, V Timmers, R Li, G Wu, A Egea-Àlvarez - Energies, 2021 - mdpi.com
This paper presents a complete review of MVDC applications and their required
technologies. Four main MVDC applications were investigated: rail, shipboard systems …

Distributed energy storage planning in soft open point based active distribution networks incorporating network reconfiguration and DG reactive power capability

L Bai, T Jiang, F Li, H Chen, X Li - Applied Energy, 2018 - Elsevier
The integration of high-penetration distributed generators (DGs) with smart inverters and the
emerging power electronics technology of soft open points provide increased controllability …

Optimal operation of soft open points in active distribution networks under three-phase unbalanced conditions

P Li, H Ji, C Wang, J Zhao, G Song… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2017 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The asymmetric integration of distributed generators (DGs) exacerbates the three-phase
unbalanced condition in distribution systems. The serious unbalanced operation causes …

Optimal siting and sizing of soft open points in active electrical distribution networks

C Wang, G Song, P Li, H Ji, J Zhao, J Wu - Applied energy, 2017 - Elsevier
Soft open points (SOPs) are power electronic devices installed to replace normally open
points in active electrical distribution systems. SOPs can provide active/reactive power flow …