An Optimization Method for Distribution Network Voltage Stability Based on Dynamic Partitioning and Coordinated Electric Vehicle Scheduling

The integration of high-penetration renewable energy sources (RESs) and electric vehicles (EVs) increases the risk of voltage fluctuations in distribution networks. Traditional static partitioning strategies struggle to handle the intermittency of wind turbine (WT) and photovoltaic (PV) generation, as well as the spatiotemporal randomness of EV loads. Furthermore, existing scheduling methods typically optimize EV active power or reactive compensation independently, missing opportunities for synergistic regulation. The main novelty of this paper lies in proposing a spatiotemporally coupled voltage-stability optimization framework. This framework, based on an hourly updated electrical distance matrix that accounts for RES uncertainty and EV spatiotemporal transfer characteristics, enables hourly dynamic network partitioning. Simultaneously, coordinated active–reactive optimization control of EVs is achieved by regulating the power factor angle of three-phase six-pulse bidirectional chargers. The framework is embedded within a hierarchical model predictive control (MPC) architecture, where the upper layer performs hourly dynamic partition updates and the lower layer executes a five-minute rolling dispatch for EVs. Simulations conducted on a modified IEEE 33-bus system demonstrate that, compared to uncoordinated charging, the proposed method reduces total daily network losses by 4991.3 kW, corresponding to a decrease of 3.9%. Furthermore, it markedly shrinks the low-voltage area and generally raises node voltages throughout the day. The method effectively enhances voltage uniformity, reduces network losses, and improves renewable energy accommodation capability.

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Energies
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2026-01-22
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https://doi.org/10.3390/en19020571
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Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure
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An Optimization Method for Distribution Network Voltage Stability Based on Dynamic Partitioning and Coordinated Electric Vehicle Scheduling

Chongyi Lu, Wei Dong, Ruiyang Chen, Jingchen Zhang
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Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure
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An Optimization Method for Distribution Network Voltage Stability Based on Dynamic Partitioning and Coordinated Electric Vehicle Scheduling

Chongyi Lu, Wei Dong, Ruiyang Chen, Jingchen Zhang
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Abstract

The integration of high-penetration renewable energy sources (RESs) and electric vehicles (EVs) increases the risk of voltage fluctuations in distribution networks. Traditional static partitioning strategies struggle to handle the intermittency of wind turbine (WT) and photovoltaic (PV) generation, as well as the spatiotemporal randomness of EV loads. Furthermore, existing scheduling methods typically optimize EV active power or reactive compensation independently, missing opportunities for synergistic regulation. The main novelty of this paper lies in proposing a spatiotemporally coupled voltage-stability optimization framework. This framework, based on an hourly updated electrical distance matrix that accounts for RES uncertainty and EV spatiotemporal transfer characteristics, enables hourly dynamic network partitioning. Simultaneously, coordinated active–reactive optimization control of EVs is achieved by regulating the power factor angle of three-phase six-pulse bidirectional chargers. The framework is embedded within a hierarchical model predictive control (MPC) architecture, where the upper layer performs hourly dynamic partition updates and the lower layer executes a five-minute rolling dispatch for EVs. Simulations conducted on a modified IEEE 33-bus system demonstrate that, compared to uncoordinated charging, the proposed method reduces total daily network losses by 4991.3 kW, corresponding to a decrease of 3.9%. Furthermore, it markedly shrinks the low-voltage area and generally raises node voltages throughout the day. The method effectively enhances voltage uniformity, reduces network losses, and improves renewable energy accommodation capability.

EnergiesVol. 19(2)
State Grid Corporation of China (China) (CN), Shanghai Electric (China) (CN), Hangzhou Dianzi University (CN)
National Natural Science Foundation of China, Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province
Affordable and clean energy
Openalex Percentile: Top 79%
Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure
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