Topology identification and parameters estimation of LV distribution networks using open GIS data

Dong Liu, Juan S. Giraldo, Peter Palensky, Pedro P. Vergara*

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Contribution to journalArticleScientificpeer-review

15 Downloads (Pure)

Abstract

The topology of low-voltage distribution networks (LVDNs) is crucial for system analysis, e.g., distributed energy resources (DERs) integration, network hosting capacity analysis, state estimation, and electric vehicle charging management. However, it is frequently unavailable or incomplete. This paper develops a data-driven topology identification approach for LVDNs with a high proportion of underground cables. The proposed approach exploits the fact that underground cables usually follow the street pattern, thus relying on open street map (OSM) and smart meter (SM) data. Three stages compose the proposed approach: In the first stage, a hierarchical minimum spanning tree algorithm is proposed to generate the initial topology with an accurate number of sub-branches from the pre-processed OSM data and peak demand. In the second stage, based on the limited SM data, the location of breakpoints in mesh topology caused by circle roads is verified and reconstructed to guarantee the radial structure of LVDNs. Finally, given multiple incomplete SM datasets, three data-driven optimization models based on a state estimation model are constructed to mitigate the error of cable length induced by OSM data. The feasibility of the proposed topology identification approach is verified on three actual LVDNs in The Netherlands and multiple incomplete SM datasets. Furthermore, the minimal amount of SM data needed to minimize the error of cable length is analyzed.

Original languageEnglish
Article number110395
JournalInternational Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems
Volume164
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2025

Keywords

  • Distribution networks
  • Incomplete data
  • Open source data
  • Optimization
  • Topology generation

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Topology identification and parameters estimation of LV distribution networks using open GIS data'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this