Analysis of Tie-line Power Optimization in Integrated Energy Distribution System

Recently, the concept of integrated energy distribution system (IEDS) has gained popularity both in academia and industry, it is characterized by the comprehensive integration of multi-energy carriers and flexible utilization of available resources including distribution generations (DGs). However, the stability problem caused by the intermittency of renewable energy and uncertainties of energy demands are among the main concerns that need to be regulated properly. To address this issue, a novel method of tie line power optimization is proposed in this paper, where the synergies among various energy sectors are stressed. The model of regional energy station (RES) is studied to provide the model basis, which can be regarded as the coupling link of electric power system (EPS) and natural gas system (NGS). In this regard, the flexibility of energy conversion and dispatch can be utilized as a kind of controllable resources for the sake of tie-line power optimization. Therefore, the tie-line power can be regulated in a flexible way in response to the control signal from the dispatch center. Verified by numerical studies, the results show the efficiency and applicability of the proposed strategy. (C) 2019 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.