Reinforcement learning and its applications in modern power and energy systems: A review

D Cao, W Hu, J Zhao, G Zhang, B Zhang… - Journal of modern …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
With the growing integration of distributed energy resources (DERs), flexible loads, and
other emerging technologies, there are increasing complexities and uncertainties for …

Operational planning steps in smart electric power delivery system

M Jayachandran, CR Reddy, S Padmanaban… - Scientific Reports, 2021 - nature.com
This paper presents a comprehensive review of advanced technologies with various control
approaches in terms of their respective merits and outcomes for power grids. Distributed …

Two-stage volt/var control in active distribution networks with multi-agent deep reinforcement learning method

X Sun, J Qiu - IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The high penetration of intermittent renewable energy resources in active distribution
networks (ADN) results in a great challenge for the conventional Volt-Var control (VVC). This …

Data-driven multi-agent deep reinforcement learning for distribution system decentralized voltage control with high penetration of PVs

D Cao, J Zhao, W Hu, F Ding, Q Huang… - … on Smart Grid, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper proposes a novel model-free/data-driven centralized training and decentralized
execution multi-agent deep reinforcement learning (MADRL) framework for distribution …

Stochastic-weighted robust optimization based bilayer operation of a multi-energy building microgrid considering practical thermal loads and battery degradation

Z Li, L Wu, Y Xu, X Zheng - IEEE Transactions on Sustainable …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper discusses a bilayer coordinated operation scheme for the multi-energy building
microgrid (MEBM) with comprehensive uncertainty sources. First, a building model …

Deep reinforcement learning enabled physical-model-free two-timescale voltage control method for active distribution systems

D Cao, J Zhao, W Hu, N Yu, F Ding… - … on Smart Grid, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Active distribution networks are being challenged by frequent and rapid voltage violations
due to renewable energy integration. Conventional model-based voltage control methods …

Attention enabled multi-agent DRL for decentralized volt-VAR control of active distribution system using PV inverters and SVCs

D Cao, J Zhao, W Hu, F Ding… - IEEE transactions on …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper proposes attention enabled multi-agent deep reinforcement learning (MADRL)
framework for active distribution network decentralized Volt-VAR control. Using the …

Physics-informed graphical representation-enabled deep reinforcement learning for robust distribution system voltage control

D Cao, J Zhao, J Hu, Y Pei, Q Huang… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The anomalous measurements and inaccurate distribution system physical models cause
huge challenges for distribution system optimization. This paper proposes a robust voltage …

Interval optimization based coordination of demand response and battery energy storage system considering SOC management in a microgrid

B Wang, C Zhang, ZY Dong - IEEE Transactions on Sustainable …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Microgrids can effectively integrate distributed generation (DG) to supply power to local
loads. However, uncertainties from renewable DG and loads may lead to increased …

Model-free voltage control of active distribution system with PVs using surrogate model-based deep reinforcement learning

D Cao, J Zhao, W Hu, F Ding, N Yu, Q Huang, Z Chen - Applied Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
Accurate knowledge of the distribution system topology and parameters is required to
achieve good voltage control performance, but this is difficult to obtain in practice. This paper …