Real Time Load Estimation and Graph-Based Modelling for Load Shedding in Rural DSO Digital Twin Frameworks: A Case Study from NE Spain

The electrification of energy demand and the challenges associated with the energy transition pose significant uncertainties for rural distribution system operators (DSOs). Digital twin (DT) frameworks can provide real-time analysis, modeling, and simulation capabilities. However, traditional DT applications rely heavily on data, presenting challenges for rural DSOs with limited monitoring coverage and constrained data availability. The proposed load shedding application combines the DT framework’s data-driven load estimation and graphbased grid modeling offering operator assistance in reduced data availability scenarios. This is exemplified with a case study using data from a North-Eastern Spain Rural DSO.