Roadnet

In the project, we will develop methods and tools, which will make the future 100%-renewables-based system more resilient against faults, disturbances, and cyberattacks. Exploring the potential benefits of non-hierarchical power system operation with truly distributed controls.

Main hypothesis

Implementing truly distributed controls in ADN-dominated power systems can significantly enhance resilience and robustness. A critical element for that is the development of accurate equivalent ADN models that encapsulate available flexibility and system services.

Scope

As we transition towards a power system fully reliant on renewables, the existing system is undergoing great changes that challenge current operation paradigms.

Power generation is shifting to the distribution grid, and new consumers are connected, which have new dynamic behaviors but also offer new means of control. As a result, distribution grids are evolving into active distribution networks that can significantly contribute to power system operations.

Traditionally, Transmission System Operators have operated the power system using a top-down approach. This project aims to explore the potential benefits deviating from this approach by operating the power system in a non-hierarchical manner with truly distributed controls. We believe this approach could enhance efficiency, stability, and resilience.

The project will develop methods and tools, which will make the future 100%-renewables-based system more resilient against faults, disturbances, and cyberattacks.

Work packages

Work package 1

Making Active Distribution Networks Visible

Task 1.1: Dynamic behavior of DERs and conventional consumers.
Task 1.2: Develop an advanced ADN equivalent model.
Task 1.3: Generalize the developed ADN equivalent model.
Task 1.4: Validate the developed reduced-order model in the laboratory.
Milestones:
- M1.1 Dynamic equivalent ADN model developed.
- M1.2 Derived ADN models validated.

Work package 2

Resilient distributed controls for ADN-dominated power systems

Task 2.1: Identify the needed system services that an ADN will request from neighboring systems.
Task 2.2: Develop resilient distributed algorithms for system operation considering time- and location-dependent availability of system services.
Milestones:
- M2.1 System services defined that an ADN may request from neighboring systems.
- M2.2 Advanced resilient distributed control concept for coordinating multiple ADNs developed.
- M2.3 The developed algorithms are tested and validated.

Expected results

WP1 Making Active Distribution Networks Visible:
Validated dynamic equivalent ADN model suitable for a wide-range of operating points
WP2 Resilient distributed controls for ADN-dominated power systems:
Validated resilient distributed control concept for coordinating multiple ADNs

News

6 March 2025

Inspiring Discussion with Margrethe Vestager

The former European Commissioner, Margrethe Vestager, was visiting DTU Wind and we had the opportunity to discuss about the ROADNET project and our ongoing research in the area of power system resilience.

Recruiting PhD student for ROADNET project

February 2025

Exciting PhD Opportunity

Contribute to the RAODNET project by becoming a PhD student and help to pave the way for a power system based on 100% Renewable Energy Sources (RES).

December 2024

ROADNET project funded!

our project, "Resilient Operation of Active Distribution Networks Dominated Power Systems," has received funding from the Independent Research Fund Denmark under their "Independent Green Research" call! 🌱🔋