Optimal planning and control of electric power systems with a high share of RES

group leader

prof. Damir Jakus, PhD

associates

prof. Ranko Goić, PhD
prof. Petar Sarajčev, PhD
assoc. prof. Josip Vasilj, PhD
Joško Novaković, MScEng

Research topics

  1. Optimal planning and operation of transmission and distribution networks with a high share of RES and E
  2. Optimal microgrid management
  3. Application of machine learning and deep learning methods in power equipment diagnostics and relevant power system parameter forecasting

Description of laboratory and equipment

  • OPAL-RT real-time simulation system for power systems and power electronics, with software packages such as RT-Lab, ePHASORsim, and eHS
  • A wide range of commercial and open-source software packages for analysis, simulation, optimization, and control of power systems, including: MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, PowerFactory, NEPLAN, RT-Lab, ePHASORsim, eHS, GridLAB-D, OpenDSS, PowerCAD, WinDIS, EMTP-RV, EMTP-ATP, and more
  • Microgrid model that enables connection of photovoltaic modules and battery storage systems
  • For the development and testing of flexibility related to electric vehicles (V2G), the following are available: a 2 x 11 kW EV charging station (EVBox Elvi), a 22 kW mobile charger (go-e charger), and a backend server for monitoring and control of the chargers
  • Measuring equipment: oscilloscopes, sensors for electrical and non-electrical quantities, devices for measuring torque and rotational speed
  • Optimization tools: software packages such as GAMS, GUROBI, and CPLEX

Contacts with academic and other institutions

  • Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden
  • IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca, Italy
  • University of Agder, Norway
  • Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Croatia
  • University of Montenegro, Podgorica, Montenegro
  • Industry subjects:
    • Končar
    • Hrvatski operator prijenosnog sustava (HOPS)
    • HEP Proizvodnja
    • HEP Operator distribucijskog sustava…
project title

Application of advanced optimization and machine learning methods for optimal planning and control of power systems with a high share of RES (ADVANCE - RES)

Description of research in a 1-year term

Over the next year, the research will primarily focus on developing methods for the optimal planning, operation, and management of power systems (EPS) with a high share of renewable energy sources (RES), leveraging approaches based on mathematical programming. In addition, the study will examine market aspects related to the integration of RES and electric vehicles (EVs), as well as their potential role in providing ancillary services to the system.

Given that accurate generation forecasting is a key prerequisite for implementing such system support measures, particular emphasis will also be placed on the development of forecasting methods and tools for RES production, primarily for wind and photovoltaic power plants. To this end, the research will explore opportunities to enhance forecasting accuracy by applying machine learning techniques and deep neural networks, utilizing available historical data and meteorological forecasting tools.