Impact of load and generation flexibility on the long term planning of YLPIC distribution network

摘要

Long-term investments planning of distribution networks are no longer limited to investments in electrical equipment, but can also include investments in information and communication technology (ICT) required to enable both load and generation flexibility. New factors such as flexible loads, distributed generation etc. should be taken into account in modern long-term planning. The advantages of load and generation flexibility can then be fully exploited to reduce the total investment cost. This paper studies the impact of load and generation flexibility on the long term planning of the YLPIC distribution network (a typical MV network that can be encountered in Wallonia, Belgium) using the Smart Sizing tool, currently developed by Tractebel.