Linear Distribution System State Estimation with Synchrophasor Measurements and Voltage-Dependent Load Model

Distribution system state estimation (DSSE) is a critical enabler for distribution system operators (DSOs) to manage active distribution grids efficiently. Timely detection of state changes requires fast-executing state estimation techniques, yet the prevalent nonlinear weighted least squares approach, though effective, presents computational challenges. Linearizing inherent nonlinearities is a way to expedite DSSE solutions. This paper proposes a linear DSSE method that leverages synchrophasor measurements and a linear voltage-dependent load model for pseudo-measurements. This approach provides a more accurate representation of load response to voltage variations, yielding more realistic estimation results than methods using conventional constant active and reactive load models.