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  • Key Technologies of Grid-Forming Equipment in High-Proportion New Energy Power Systems·Hosted by XIAO Jun, LI Chao, LIU Chunxiao, SONG Chenhui·
    LIU Yiqi, ZHAO Bo, LAN Hao, ZHANG Hengke, WANG Zeyang, WU Yucheng
    Electric Power Construction. 2026, 47(1): 37-48. https://doi.org/10.12204/j.issn.1000-7229.2026.01.004
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    [Objective] To address the issues of power angle instability and output current overload in grid-forming(GFM)inverter during symmetrical grid faults,this paper proposes a fault ride-through strategy based on power command constraints. [Methods] First,a transient model of a droop-controlled GFM inverter is established to analyze the transient characteristics of the system under grid voltage sag conditions,revealing the impact of power commands on transient stability. Second,based on the circuit relationship between the inverter and the grid,the characteristics of fault currents and their primary influencing factors are identified. Finally,a fault ride-through method based on active power command constraints is proposed,which only requires calculating and setting the active power command value to restore power angle stability and limit fault currents. [Conclusions] Simulations performed in MATLAB/Simulink demonstrate that the proposed strategy effectively enhances power angle stability,achieving fault ride-through. [Conclusions] The proposed fault ride-through strategy based on power command constraints effectively addresses power angle instability and overcurrent issues in GFM inverters during voltage sag by constraining active power commands,providing a feasible solution for enhancing the fault ride-through capability of renewable energy grid-connected systems.

  • Key Technologies for Optimal Operation and Scheduling of New Energy Vehicles Based on Artificial Intelligence·Hosted by YANG Bo, YAO Wei, JIANG Lin and YANG Qiang·
    LIU Weimin, XIAO Hui, ZENG Linjun, YAN Qin, GUO Huidong, WU Yongxiao
    Electric Power Construction. 2025, 46(6): 1-12. https://doi.org/10.12204/j.issn.1000-7229.2025.06.001
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    [Objective] To enhance the flexibility and low-carbon performance of integrated energy systems (IES), this study proposes an optimal scheduling strategy that accounts for various electric vehicle (EV) charging modes and supply-demand flexibility. [Methods] First, from the demand perspective, an ordered charging strategy is developed based on the dynamic state of charge. This applies to three charging modes: conventional slow charging, fast charging, and power exchange. Second, flexibility-enhancement strategies are further explored in coordination with integrated energy demand. On the supply side, the Kalina cycle (KC) is introduced as an improvement over the organic Rankine cycle. The KC enables thermoelectric decoupling and supports flexible, efficient output from the CHP unit. Finally, an IES low-carbon economic optimization model is constructed. It incorporates stepwise carbon trading, EV charging modes, demand response, and the KC, while considering carbon emission constraints. [Results] By comparing and analyzing multiple scenarios, the proposed strategy reduces the total system cost by 16.22%. It also improves the flexibility of IES supply and demand, enables orderly charging across various EV charging modes, and lowers both economic costs and carbon emissions. [Conclusions] The key innovations include sequential charging tailored to different EV charging modes and strategies to enhance supply and demand flexibility. These findings offer new insights into improving IES flexibility and can be integrated with other flexibility resources to further maximize system performance.

  • Smart Grid
    WEI Wei, WANG Yudong, JIN Xiaolong
    Electric Power Construction. 2025, 46(6): 175-191. https://doi.org/10.12204/j.issn.1000-7229.2025.06.014
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    [Objective] The large-scale integration of distributed renewable energy generation (REG) has significantly enhanced the flexible regulation capabilities of distribution systems. However, the inherent randomness and volatility of REG output characteristics present serious challenges to the security and stability of distribution system operations. [Methods] To effectively improve the adaptability of day-ahead dispatch plans to uncertainties, this study proposes a distributionally robust day-ahead dispatch optimization method for active distribution networks (ADN) based on an improved conditional generative adversarial network (CGAN). First, an improved CGAN model designed by three-dimensional convolution (Conv3D) is proposed to address the problem of generating day-ahead scenarios for wind turbines (WT) and photovoltaic (PV) outputs considering spatio-temporal correlation, which effectively reduces the conservatism of the generated scenario set. Second, based on the generated day-ahead scenario samples of the WT and PV outputs, a Wasserstein ambiguity set construction method based on kernel density estimation (KDE) is proposed, which realizes full utilization of the sample distribution information. On this basis, a two-stage distributionally robust day-ahead dispatch optimization (DRO) model for ADN is established, considering multiple grid-side resource coordination. The original model is reconstructed into a mixed-integer linear programming problem to obtain a solution based on the affine strategy and strong duality theory. [Results] The findings demonstrate that although the day-ahead dispatch plan cost of the proposed method increases by 1.87% and 0.21% compared with the deterministic optimization (DO) and stochastic optimization (SO) methods, the integrated operation cost decreases by 5.38% and 0.46% under the worst-case scenario, respectively. [Conclusions] The analysis revealed that the proposed DRO model exhibits better adaptability to REG uncertainty and can effectively decrease the operational adjustment cost of the day-ahead dispatch plan while maintaining robustness, especially under the worst-case scenario.

  • Key Technologies for Optimal Operation and Scheduling of New Energy Vehicles Based on Artificial Intelligence·Hosted by YANG Bo, YAO Wei, JIANG Lin and YANG Qiang·
    WANG Qiang, BI Yuhao, GAO Chao, SONG Duoyang
    Electric Power Construction. 2025, 46(6): 24-37. https://doi.org/10.12204/j.issn.1000-7229.2025.06.003
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    [Objective] Factors such as road networks, temperature, and electric vehicle (EV) type affect the spatial and temporal distribution of EV charging loads. To improve prediction accuracy, a spatiotemporal EV charging load prediction model is developed by integrating multiparty information. [Methods] By introducing the model of temperature and vehicle speed on energy consumption, the impact of the external environment on EV range is quantified. A charging demand gravity model is also used, incorporating factors such as station size, electricity price, time cost, and gravity parameters. These are used to dynamically adjust user behavior in choosing charging stations. Additionally, the Dijkstra algorithm is improved to plan charging paths more effectively by including real-time road condition data. Finally, the total charging load is accumulated and superimposed. [Results] The MATLAB simulation results showed a significant difference between the charging load distributions of private cars and cabs. The charging loads of private cars in residential, working, and commercial areas are concentrated during nighttime, daytime working hours, and off-duty hours, respectively. In contrast, the charging loads of cabs are characterized by morning and evening peaks, valleys, and small peaks at noon due to operational demand. The proposed improved Dijkstra's algorithm improves the efficiency of path planning by dynamically adjusting road section weights, reducing driving time by 3.9% for the same destination. The proposed charging demand gravity model optimizes users' charging station selection behavior by integrating factors such as charging station size, electricity price, and user time cost, resulting in a more reasonable spatial and temporal distribution of the charging load[Conclusions] This study constructed a spatial and temporal distribution prediction model for electric vehicle charging loads by integrating information from multiple sources. It reveals the differences in the charging behaviors of different types of EVs, their temperature sensitivity, and the dynamic characteristics of user decision-making. The results provide theoretical support for grid load scheduling, charging station planning, and the development of an orderly charging strategy.

  • Smart Grid
    DENG Zhengdong, ZHU Xiaoli, DUAN Junpeng, LIU Shifang, WANG Yaoqiang
    Electric Power Construction. 2025, 46(6): 165-174. https://doi.org/10.12204/j.issn.1000-7229.2025.06.013
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    [Objective] As a flexible and controllable power regulation device, the flexibly interconnected soft open point can improve the power flow and increase the economy and voltage quality of distribution systems. [Methods] To mitigate the impact of unplanned load fluctuations on distribution systems, this study proposes adaptive optimal dispatching of a flexible interconnected distribution system based on dynamic weight. A two-stage adaptive optimization scheduling framework is established based on the system operation requirements across different time-scales and response speeds of various adjustment devices. This framework is adopted to facilitate collaborative optimization involving energy storage, soft open points, and distributed generation. Furthermore, considering the competition between the scheduling plan based on economic decision-making and that based on voltage fluctuation decision-making in the system operation process, a method for determining the weight coefficients based on the day-ahead optimization results during the intra-day stage is proposed. This method calculates the weight coefficients for multiple objectives of various nodes at different times by considering both the temporal and spatial dimensions. [Results] The effectiveness of the proposed optimal scheduling strategy is verified by the IEEE 33 system. The results show that the proposed strategy can reduce the distribution network operational cost and improve the voltage quality. [Conclusions] Compared with the single-time-scale optimal scheduling strategy, the proposed multi-time-scale optimal scheduling scheme has a better effect of suppressing source-load fluctuation, and the operation cost and voltage fluctuation are smaller, which effectively improves the economy and voltage quality of the distribution network operation. Meanwhile, compared with the traditional multi-objective optimization solving method, the proposed dynamic weight coefficient determination method can track the system structure and operational demand and realize the synergistic optimization of the system economy and voltage deviation.

  • Power Economics
    ZHANG Shuo, YUAN Chunhui, LI Yingzi, XIAO Yangming, WEI Ming, HE Yunzheng
    Electric Power Construction. 2025, 46(7): 191-204. https://doi.org/10.12204/j.issn.1000-7229.2025.07.015
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    [Objective] To investigate and analyze the driving role of the green behavior of multiple loads on the evolution of a new type of power system and to enhance the flexibility and resource optimization allocation capacity of a new type of power system, this study conducted a simulation study of the green cooperative market behavior of multiple loads and constructed a simulation model of the green cooperative market behavior of multiple loads under the optimization of the evolution of a new power system. [Methods] First, the green cooperative market behavior and bidding behavior of multiple loads were analyzed and a multiple-load market bidding decision model was constructed. Second, the decision-making process of multiple loads and the entire transaction simulation process of the power market were constructed, and the deep reinforcement learning DQN algorithm was applied to analyze the behavior of multiple loads participating in market transactions and obtain their optimal bidding strategies. Finally, using a regional power system as a case study, the simulation simulated the entire transaction process of the multiple-load power market and derived the optimal strategy that offers results of multiple loads. [Results] Compared to the traditional Q-learning algorithm, the simulation model constructed in this study can reduce the average power purchase price of multiple loads by 8.5%, increase the demand response revenue by 13.7%, and increase the consumption rate of new energy by 5%. In addition, a sensitivity analysis of the new energy penetration rate was conducted and a higher sensitivity of demand response to the new energy penetration rate was identified. [Conclusions] The results showed that the proposed model can effectively simulate the green cooperative market behavior of multiple loads, improve the economic benefits of multiple loads and the new energy consumption rate, enhance the resource optimization and allocation ability of the new power system, and provide theoretical support and application reference for the market-oriented operation of multiple loads in a new type of power system and policy formulation.

  • Swarm Intelligent Operation and Optimal Control of Virtual Power Plant·Hosted by GAO Yang, SHANG Ce, HU Xiao, XIA Yuanxing, ZHENG Xiaodong, YANG Nan·
    ZHOU Jixing, WANG Kangsang, LIU Weifeng, WU Haijie, MENG Chao, HE Guangyu
    Electric Power Construction. 2025, 46(7): 1-12. https://doi.org/10.12204/j.issn.1000-7229.2025.07.001
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    [Objective] Virtual power plants (VPPs) centered on air-conditioning loads are susceptible to uncertainties, such as control delays and discrepancies between models and measurements, leading to deviations in the efficacy of demand response (DR) strategies from anticipated outcomes. A key contributor to this phenomenon is the reliance of existing DR strategies on static target load profiles, hindering their adaptability to dynamic operational environments.[Methods] To address this issue, this study introduced an adaptive control methodology for flexible-load VPPs participating in peak-shaving DR, utilizing a large-scale split-type inverter air conditioner on campuses as a case study. This approach allowed the adjustment of target load profiles for subsequent DR periods within the permissible range of the DR invitation based on the current operational environment, thereby enhancing the economic and robust nature of peak-shaving DR. In the proposed closed-loop control model, the controlled process was decoupled into a small-scale linear progress deviation model and a peak-shaving electricity correction model, each placed within the controller and feedback loop. The progress deviation model allocated planned peak shaving electricity to air conditioners, ensuring compliance with power constraints and user comfort levels. The peak-shaving electricity correction model, with the actual response to the peak-shaving DR, adaptively adjusted the target load profile for subsequent control moments to mitigate the adverse effects of uncertainties on control effectiveness.[Results] The case study focused on four types of inverter air conditioner clusters and examined the impact of different peak-shaving strategies, models, measurement errors, and control delays on the participation of the VPP in peak-shaving DR under market and invitation modes. This study verified the proposed method’s economic efficiency and robustness.[Conclusions] The results show that the proposed adaptive control method for peak-shaving DR based on a dynamic target load curve can autonomously adjust the target load curve based on the actual response conditions, demonstrating superior performance in terms of control accuracy, economic benefits, and robustness.

  • Key Technologies for Optimal Operation and Scheduling of New Energy Vehicles Based on Artificial Intelligence·Hosted by YANG Bo, YAO Wei, JIANG Lin and YANG Qiang·
    YANG Jiahui, SHI Chaofan, LI Jiawei, GUO Hongzhen, YAN Qingyou, TAN Qinliang
    Electric Power Construction. 2025, 46(6): 13-23. https://doi.org/10.12204/j.issn.1000-7229.2025.06.002
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    [Objective] China encourages the construction and development of integrated comprehensive transportation and energy service stations to accommodate the rapid growth and widespread adoption of new-energy vehicles. This study proposes an economic operation method for electric-hydrogen integrated energy stations that incorporates dynamic pricing strategies. [Methods] First, the study analyzes when new-energy vehicle users arrive at energy stations and how they charge their vehicles. Based on this, a charging demand prediction model is developed using the Monte Carlo method. Second, the study considers several factors. These include the power load ratio for charging, the absorption rate of new energy, changes in station storage capacity, and external purchasing costs. Based on these, a dynamic pricing strategy is formulated. The strategy includes both electricity and hydrogen pricing. This strategy encourages new-energy vehicle users to participate in demand response programs. It also helps manage the energy loads of hydrogen buses and sanitation vehicles. Based on this, an economic operation method for electric-hydrogen integrated energy stations is proposed. [Results] Simulation results show that dynamic pricing strategies significantly improve station revenue compared to fixed pricing strategies. Specifically, electricity sales, hydrogen sales, and total energy sales revenue increased by 24.13%, 4.57%, and 14.59%, respectively. Meanwhile, the total operating cost decreased by 10.3%, further boosting net revenue. [Conclusions] The proposed method overcomes the limitations of fixed pricing strategies and enables more economical operation of electric-hydrogen integrated energy stations.

  • Swarm Intelligent Operation and Optimal Control of Virtual Power Plant·Hosted by GAO Yang, SHANG Ce, HU Xiao, XIA Yuanxing, ZHENG Xiaodong, YANG Nan·
    WANG Jiayi, HE Shuaijia
    Electric Power Construction. 2025, 46(7): 13-26. https://doi.org/10.12204/j.issn.1000-7229.2025.07.002
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    [Objective] To improve the low-carbon economic performance of scheduling strategies for virtual power plants, this study proposes a distributionally robust low-carbon scheduling model that incorporates emerging distributed resources and electricity-carbon trading. [Methods] First, this study established an electricity-carbon trading framework for a virtual power plant. Second, two emerging distributed resources (e.g., electric hydrogen production system and carbon capture system) were modeled within virtual power plants, along with traditional distributed resources (e.g., energy storage, wind power, and photovoltaics). Next, to minimize costs and consider the impact of electricity carbon trading, a low-carbon scheduling model for virtual power plants was established. Owing to the difficulty in obtaining accurate probability distributions of wind and solar power outputs and electric hydrogen loads, an uncertainty set of probability distributions was constructed using the 1-norm and infinite-norm. To avoid the complex iterations required in traditional multiple discrete-scenario distributionally robust optimization methods, this study solves the proposed model using a strong duality. Finally, the effectiveness of the proposed model in addressing source-load uncertainty and improving economic and low-carbon performance was verified based on numerical examples.[Results] Electricity-carbon trading reduced costs by approximately 24.7% compared to no electricity-carbon trading. Excess renewable energy could be sold entirely to the electricity market to obtain profitable operational results. Considering both the carbon capture system and the electric hydrogen production system, both abandoned electricity and operating costs are further respectively reduced by about 34.7% and 28.1% when only considering the carbon capture system, and respectively by about 2.6% and 1.8% when only considering the electric hydrogen production system. The total profit error of the proposed distributionally robust optimization method was approximately 1.7%, and the solving speed improved by approximately 40%.[Conclusions] Electricity-carbon trading and the integration of electric hydrogen production system and carbon capture system can jointly reduce scheduling costs, abandoned electricity, and carbon emissions. Moreover, the proposed distributionally robust optimization method showed high accuracy in decision-making results and significantly improved the solving speed.

  • Power Economics
    CHEN Houhe, YANG Jinhui, ZHANG Rufeng, WU Chenghao, FU Linbo
    Electric Power Construction. 2025, 46(7): 175-190. https://doi.org/10.12204/j.issn.1000-7229.2025.07.014
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    [Objective] With the continuous increase of flexibility resources in distribution networks, they can now participate in flexibility markets to provide active and reactive power flexibility support for transmission networks (TN). This study thoroughly explored flexibility resources in distribution networks and proposes a two-stage distributed energy-flexibility market-clearing method for transmission-distribution networks, considering photovoltaic storage systems to enhance grid operational flexibility. [Methods] First, a PV storage system model was constructed by integrating energy market mechanisms with active and reactive power flexibility market mechanisms and analyzing its potential for active and reactive power support. Second, a two-stage market-clearing model for transmission-distribution networks was developed with the objective of maximizing the overall economic efficiency. Third, to preserve the privacy of the TN and distribution network information during computation, the proposed model was solved using the Alternating Direction Method of Multipliers (ADMM). Finally, the method was validated using a test system that couples an IEEE 30-bus transmission network with two 33-bus distribution networks. [Results] The results show that when distribution system operators (DSO) participate in flexibility market transactions, the procurement costs for active and reactive flexibility resources in the TN decrease by 7.93% and the flexibility supply-demand balance index improves from 4.021 to 5.736. [Conclusions] The proposed method enhances the economic efficiency of the system, effectively reduces the total cost of procuring active and reactive flexibilities, and supports operational stability. Additionally, active distribution networks (ADN) can leverage their abundant active and reactive flexibility resources to provide flexibility services to transmission system operators (TSO), thereby increasing ADN revenue and enabling the optimal allocation of flexibility resources across the grid. This study demonstrates the feasibility of coordinated flexibility trading between transmission and distribution networks under high renewable energy penetration conditions.

  • Key Technologies for Optimal Operation and Scheduling of New Energy Vehicles Based on Artificial Intelligence·Hosted by YANG Bo, YAO Wei, JIANG Lin and YANG Qiang·
    WANG Yongli, ZHU Mingyang, ZHANG Yunfei, DONG Huanran, JIANG Sichong, LI Dexin, ZHU Jinrong, GUI Jiangyi
    Electric Power Construction. 2025, 46(6): 38-48. https://doi.org/10.12204/j.issn.1000-7229.2025.06.004
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    [Objective] To fully exploit the flexible and adjustable potential of the charging load of a taxi battery swapping station, a charging optimization scheduling strategy is proposed. This strategy aims to ease the conflict between the charging load, peak and valley pressures on the power grid, and new energy consumption. It considers the coupling between the power market and new energy sources. [Methods] The strategy is based on two main goals: providing auxiliary services in the power market and addressing the abandonment and consumption of new energy. A coordinated operation framework is constructed, linking battery swapping stations, power grids, and new energy stations. An optimization mechanism is designed, incorporating peak response, time-of-use tariff matching, and dynamic tracking of battery SOC. Taking 96 time slots as the scheduling granularity, a dual-objective model—maximizing economic benefits and optimizing new energy consumption—was established, and an improved Harris Hawk optimization algorithm was introduced to solve the problem. [Results] Results from a case study show that the proposed strategy increases the economic benefit of the battery swapping station by 25%. It also raises new energy consumption by 16.5%. Additionally, the charging load during grid peak hours is significantly reduced. This helps achieve peak shaving and valley filling. [Conclusions] By dynamically matching new energy abandonment with time-of-use tariffs, the proposed strategy enhances both economic efficiency and the station's ability to consume new energy. It also reduces grid pressure during peak periods. The proposed market-new energy synergy framework offers a new approach for battery swapping stations to participate in power system regulation.

  • Smart Grid
    LIN Xiangning, JI Jihao, DING Yifan, LI Zhengtian, WENG Hanli
    Electric Power Construction. 2025, 46(6): 134-149. https://doi.org/10.12204/j.issn.1000-7229.2025.06.011
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    [Objective] The integration of a high proportion of renewable energy generation has reduced the amplitude of fault currents and changes in their directionality in power grids. Traditional backup protection that relies on offline settings struggles to adapt to the complex conditions of looped networks. Additionally, the low-inertia and low-voltage ride-through (LVRT) control of renewable energy sources exacerbates the changes in the characteristics of positive- and negative-sequence networks, making it difficult to identify faulty components and often resulting in protection mismatch or excessive delay. This study addresses the dynamic adaptability of backup protection in power grids with renewable energy, overcoming the bottlenecks of looped network deadlocks and rigid setting values. [Methods] A dual-criteria approach based on wide-area measurements is proposed. For asymmetrical faults, negative-sequence voltage/current ranking is used to identify fault-associated buses and branches, enabling rapid identification through a regional centralized architecture. For symmetrical faults, a single traveling wave monitoring device at the substation, combined with the global traveling wave arrival time difference and a double-ended ranging algorithm, is utilized to achieve microsecond-level fault location identification. The backup-protection logic is further optimized by dynamically setting only the remote backup protection associated with the fault line, adjusting the impedance circle range, and fixing the action delay to two time intervals, thereby avoiding the cumulative delays of traditional step-by-step coordination. [Results] The PSCAD simulation results indicate that the accuracy rate of the negative-sequence criterion for asymmetrical faults was 100%, with reliable identification possible with a transition resistance of 30 Ω. For symmetrical faults, the traveling wave ranging error is less than 100 m, and the location time is reduced by 90% compared with traditional methods. After optimization, the remote backup-action delay was reduced from 4-7 intervals to 2 intervals, while the setting coverage increased by 18.4%, effectively avoiding misoperations owing to load intrusion. [Conclusions] The proposed method achieved rapid and dynamic identification of multiple types of fault components in renewable energy grids through the complementary use of negative sequence ranking and traveling wave time-difference criteria, overcoming the limitations of looped network deadlocks. The dynamic setting strategy significantly shortens the action delay of remote backup protection, thus considerably enhancing sensitivity and speed. Moreover, this strategy does not rely on high-sampling equipment or complex communication architectures, thus providing an efficient and reliable engineering solution for online backup protection in power grids with a high proportion of renewable energy.

  • Swarm Intelligent Operation and Optimal Control of Virtual Power Plant·Hosted by GAO Yang, SHANG Ce, HU Xiao, XIA Yuanxing, ZHENG Xiaodong, YANG Nan·
    HUANG Fuquan, HE Yujun, GUO Hongye, LI Yun, CHEN Tunan
    Electric Power Construction. 2025, 46(7): 42-52. https://doi.org/10.12204/j.issn.1000-7229.2025.07.004
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    [Objective] The increasing penetration of distributed resources into the distribution grid and their participation in coordinated operations across different levels of the power grid present several challenges. To address these challenges, this study proposes a joint clearing model for virtual power plants (VPPs) participating in local flexibility markets and spot markets. [Methods] Distribution service operators first aggregate the distributed resources into the VPP trading units in distribution network buses. Subsequently, at the distribution network level, a flexibility dispatching model for VPPs on the distribution network is established, which comprehensively considers the constraints of VPPs and the distribution network. Finally, the flexibility dispatching model and spot market-clearing model are co-optimized in a non-iterative manner. To validate the effectiveness of the proposed model, a case study was conducted based on IEEE standard test systems, and a comparative analysis with the market model was performed on the overall cost, transmission-distribution network operation, and clearing efficiency. [Results] Using the proposed method, the expected revenue of the transmission and distribution networks increased by 4.4% in the simulation and computation time reduced by 77.8%, compared with the non-cooperative scenario and iterative calculation method, respectively. [Conclusions] The results demonstrate that the proposed model can meet the flexibility needs of transmission and distribution networks and enhance the integration capacity of the system for renewables.

  • Swarm Intelligent Operation and Optimal Control of Virtual Power Plant·Hosted by GAO Yang, SHANG Ce, HU Xiao, XIA Yuanxing, ZHENG Xiaodong, YANG Nan·
    MA Qianxin, JIA Heping, GUO Yuchen, LI Peijun, YANG Ye, LIU Dunnan, ZHAO Zhenyu
    Electric Power Construction. 2025, 46(7): 53-66. https://doi.org/10.12204/j.issn.1000-7229.2025.07.005
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    [Objective] The large-scale integration of electric vehicles (EVs) presents potential flexibility and operational uncertainty in power systems. Virtual power plants (VPPs), as efficient paradigms for aggregating distributed energy resources, offer a feasible approach for coordinating EV participation in grid operations. This study proposed a bi-level optimization strategy based on a Stackelberg game to manage the interaction between VPPs and EV users under uncertainty.[Methods] A bi-level Stackelberg game model was developed in which the VPP acts as the leader and the EV users as followers. The upper-level model maximized the VPP profit while managing EV-related uncertainties via the conditional value at risk (CVaR). It sets risk-aware charging and discharging prices. The lower-level model minimized user costs by responding to these prices using a utility function that captures both cost satisfaction and charging experience. A particle swarm optimization algorithm was employed to solve the coupled model and identify the equilibrium strategies.[Results] A case study of a VPP system with wind, solar, storage, and 300 EVs demonstrated the effectiveness of the proposed approach. Compared to benchmark strategies, the model reduced the peak-valley load gap by up to 36.9%, lowered the average user cost by 28.79%, and enhanced profit stability under uncertainty.[Conclusions] The CVaR-based bi-level game framework effectively balances the VPP profit, EV user satisfaction, and system stability. It provides a risk-aware, market-oriented approach for flexible resource management and offers practical insights into future EV-grid integration strategies.

  • Smart Grid
    WANG Chuyang, ZHANG Mengjie, ZHAO Yunlong, ZOU Yuting, ZHANG Li
    Electric Power Construction. 2025, 46(6): 150-164. https://doi.org/10.12204/j.issn.1000-7229.2025.06.012
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    [Objective] In this study, we aim to address the submodule capacitor voltage frequency reduction effects and the resulting deterioration in system switching losses and harmonic performance in modular multilevel converter (MMC)-based unified power flow controllers (UPFCs) under low switching frequencies, frequency reduction suppression, and capacitor voltage balancing optimization strategy based on profiling tag technology. [Methods] The proposed strategy first involves constructing a tag system based on the multidimensional data resources of the MMC-UPFC and determining the optimal frequency ratio tag value by combining evaluation tags and optimized parameters. Subsequently, we propose a capacitor voltage-balancing optimization strategy based on tag technology feedback regulation, which selectively activates the voltage-balancing controller when the capacitor voltage imbalance degree exceeds a certain threshold, as determined by the clustering range of the imbalance degree tags. [Results] Simulation results indicate the following: 1) when the frequency ratio is set to 2+1/N, the capacitor voltage imbalance degree stabilizes around 1.6%, whereas it exceeds 3% and continues to rise when the frequency ratio is 2.5; 2) in the capacitor voltage balancing optimization strategy based on tag technology feedback regulation, the bridge arm capacitor voltage imbalance degree can stabilize at 0.7% when the voltage balancing controller is selectively activated, significantly outperforming traditional full-time voltage balancing strategies; 3) at a frequency ratio of RF=2.4, the non-full-time voltage balancing strategy effectively suppresses capacitor voltage fluctuations, reducing the total harmonic distortion (THD) of the AC current from 12.61% under the full-time voltage balancing strategy to 0.11%. [Conclusions] The proposed frequency reduction suppression and capacitor voltage balancing optimization strategy based on profiling tag technology demonstrates excellent performance, addresses the issues of harmonic suppression and capacitor voltage balancing in MMC-UPFC systems under low frequency ratios, and provides theoretical support for the optimized operation of MMC-UPFC systems.

  • Planning & Construction
    LUO Bixiong, REN Zongdong, LIU Haiyang, LI Xiaoyu
    Electric Power Construction. 2025, 46(8): 45-53. https://doi.org/10.12204/j.issn.1000-7229.2025.08.005
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    [Objective] Airborne wind energy(AWE)technology utilizes faster and more stable wind speeds at higher altitudes and offers higher energy density and power generation efficiency than traditional wind power generation. This study explored the current status and prospects of AWE technology,with a particular focus on parachute-based ground-generated high-altitude wind power technology. [Methods] This article outlines the technological routes of AWE systems(AWESs)using two main approaches(ground-gen and air-gen)and discusses their respective technical challenges and the current status of development. Special attention is paid to the parachute-based ground-gen AWES,with a detailed introduction to its working principle,system composition,and engineering case analysis. Parachute-based technology effectively captures and converts wind energy through the coordinated operation of aerial,traction,and ground components. By analyzing the specific implementation of the Jixi high-altitude wind power project in China,this article demonstrates the practical application and effectiveness of parachute-based ground-gen AWE technology. [Results] The project successfully achieved high-altitude wind power generation,which could output kilowatt-level power at low altitudes and megawatt levels over 5 km,thus verifying the feasibility and advantages of the technology. [Conclusions] The Jixi Project proved the feasibility of this technology,which features scalability,high safety,and high resource utilization efficiency. It also achieves a high wind energy conversion efficiency and can capture wind resources at altitudes over 1 km by increasing the length of the tether and adjusting the launch angle. In the “Three North” regions with abundant wind resources,this technology can achieve MW-level power generation at an altitude of 1000 m and further upgrade the power generation capacity by increasing the number of doing-work parachutes,holding significant implications for renewable energy development.

  • Theory and Method of Demand-Side Flexible Resource State Perception and Intelligent Control for New-type Power System·Hosted by LIU Bo, LIAO Siyang, SUN Yingyun, ZHAO Bochao, JIANG Wenqian, ZHAO Ruifeng·
    HUA Haochen, ZHANG Zhouhe, ZOU Yiqun, YU Kun, GAN Lei, CHEN Xingying, LIU Di, LI Bing, ZHANG Chongbiao, Pathmanathan Naidoo
    Electric Power Construction. 2025, 46(6): 60-75. https://doi.org/10.12204/j.issn.1000-7229.2025.06.006
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    [Objective] Reducing carbon emissions is a key measure in addressing the global challenge of climate change. While carbon emissions are generated directly on the energy supply side, demand drives carbon emissions on the supply side, thus making it particularly important to regulate demand-side flexible resources from a demand-side perspective to achieve green and low-carbon energy use. During optimal low-carbon operation of the new power system, accurate measurement of carbon emissions from various devices is a prerequisite for regulatory benefit calculations. Accurate modeling of the stable aggregation of high-uncertainty resources with marginal carbon reduction benefits is crucial for low-carbon optimization. Understanding the change mechanism in a region where the two goals of the economy and carbon emission reduction are consistent is an objective requirement for low-carbon optimization. The reasonable design of the market operation mechanism, user behavior model, and price formation mechanism motivates massive demand-side flexibility resources to actively participate in low-carbon optimization. [Methods] This study explores flexible regulation capabilities on the demand side, focusing on key technologies for utilizing demand-side resources, and reviews existing research from four perspectives: 1) carbon emission measurement of flexible demand-side resources, 2) aggregation and adjustable potential assessment of these resources, 3) low-carbon optimization of new power systems incorporating flexible resources, and 4) participation of flexible resources in electricity-carbon coupled markets. Finally, this study identifies current research gaps and outlines potential future research directions to address these deficiencies. [Conclusions] This study provides readers with a concise guide to quickly grasp the key concepts and latest achievements in this research field, thereby driving innovation in areas such as carbon emission quantification of demand-side flexibility resources, resource aggregation, adjustable-potential assessment, optimization strategies, and market mechanisms.

  • Key Technologies of Grid-Forming Equipment in High-Proportion New Energy Power Systems·Hosted by XIAO Jun, LI Chao, LIU Chunxiao, SONG Chenhui·
    XU Deyu, HUANG Yuan, TANG Zhiyuan, LIU Junyong, SUN Zengjie, HAO Zhifang
    Electric Power Construction. 2026, 47(1): 1-14. https://doi.org/10.12204/j.issn.1000-7229.2026.01.001
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    [Objective] High-penetration distributed photovoltaic(PV)grid integration leads to insufficient power absorption capacity in distribution networks. Meanwhile,the development of new distribution systems imposes higher reliability requirements. Grid-forming energy storage,with its flexible power synchronization control capabilities,possesses the ability to both promote distributed PV consumption and enhance reliability in new distribution networks. This paper proposes an optimal configuration model for grid-forming energy storage that considers both distributed PV consumption and reliability improvement in distribution networks. [Methods] First,a bi-level optimization model for the siting and sizing of grid-forming energy storage is established. The upper-level model considers fault conditions and load importance to establish an energy storage siting model for improving distribution network reliability. The lower-level model considers the uncertainty of distributed PV systems to establish an energy storage sizing model for enhancing PV consumption. Specifically,the confidence set for the probability distribution of PV uncertainty is constrained by 1-norm and ∞-norm constraints,and is solved using the column and constraint ceneration(CCG)algorithm based on the distributionally robust optimization. Second,a comprehensive evaluation index system incorporating reliability,distributed PV consumption,and economic performance is established. The optimal configuration scheme is obtained using an improved Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution(TOPSIS)method. [Conclusions] The proposed algorithm is validated through a modified 33-node test system. The results show that compared with traditional energy storage schemes,the proposed model improves the reliability index by more than 10%,and reduces the distributed PV curtailment rate by 7.44%. The optimal effect is achieved by configuring grid-forming energy storage at four key nodes. [Conclusions] The proposed grid-forming energy storage optimization configuration method significantly improves the distributed photovoltaic capacity and reliability of distribution network,providing reference for planning and investment in distribution networks with high-penetration distributed PV integration.

  • Coordination and Optimization of Massive Distributed Flexible Resources in Intelligent Microgrid·Hosted by ZHANG Li, AHMED Zobaa, HEBA Sharaf, HE Yuying, GU Chenghong, GAN Lei, HUA Haochen·
    GAN Lei, ZHANG Peng, ZHU Lin, YANG Tianyu, CHEN Xingying, HUA Haochen, YU Kun
    Electric Power Construction. 2025, 46(7): 67-81. https://doi.org/10.12204/j.issn.1000-7229.2025.07.006
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    [Objective] Amidst the global energy transition, addressing the insufficient regulation capacity of the new electricity system, this study systematically examines the characteristics and applications of bounded rationality behaviors of users. It aims to bridge the theoretical gap in conventional demand-side management caused by oversimplified behavioral assumptions, establish a theoretical foundation for supply-demand interaction optimization, and provide actionable insights for unlocking the potential of demand-side resources.[Methods] An interdisciplinary framework integrating economics and behavioral science theories was developed to analyze bounded rationality in electricity consumption, explicitly distinguishing it from traditional rational behavioral paradigms. User behavior was characterized by four dimensions: the price elasticity of demand, consumer psychology principles, behavioral economics mechanisms, and data-driven behavioral modeling. Furthermore, the implications of bounded rationality were investigated across three key domains: demand response potential assessment, load forecasting accuracy improvement, and user-centric energy decision optimization. The study concluded with a critical evaluation of the current research gaps and proposed methodological advancements for future behavioral characterization studies.[Conclusions] This study contributes to an interdisciplinary framework to enable precision regulation of demand-side resources, fostering innovation in adaptive market mechanisms and dynamic control strategies. Future studies can integrate data-driven analyses of user electricity consumption data to rationally identify critical parameters. This will deepen the fundamental understanding of user energy behaviors, thereby enabling the dual achievement of enhanced system regulation capacity and reduced user energy costs under the “Dual Carbon” goals.

  • Swarm Intelligent Operation and Optimal Control of Virtual Power Plant·Hosted by GAO Yang, SHANG Ce, HU Xiao, XIA Yuanxing, ZHENG Xiaodong, YANG Nan·
    TANG Chenyang, WANG Lei, JIANG Weijian
    Electric Power Construction. 2025, 46(7): 27-41. https://doi.org/10.12204/j.issn.1000-7229.2025.07.003
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    [Objective] In the context of high renewable energy penetration, the collaborative operation of multiple virtual power plants (VPPs) faces dual challenges: uncertainty risks and conflicts in benefit distribution. This study proposes a collaborative optimization strategy for multiple VPPs that integrates risk quantification with hybrid game theory by combining conditional value-at-risk (CVaR) and a multi-agent game framework. This approach provides a new perspective for collaborative VPP optimization in scenarios with high renewable energy integration.[Methods] First, a scenario analysis method combining Latin hypercube sampling (LHS) and Manhattan probability distance was designed to address the uncertainties in wind and solar output as well as electricity prices. CVaR was adopted to measure the impact of these uncertainty risks. Second, a Stackelberg game framework was constructed between the distribution system operator (DSO) and the VPP alliance, where the VPP alliance, based on cooperative game theory, established an asymmetric Nash bargaining model incorporating energy contributions. The model was then decomposed into two subproblems: maximizing alliance benefits and distributing cooperative benefits. Finally, the hybrid game model was solved using a combination of the bisection method and the alternating direction method of multipliers (ADMM).[Results] Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed coordinated optimization strategy for VPPs effectively enhances the operational economy of the VPP alliance and improves operational reliability and security under uncertainty.[Conclusions] The proposed strategy increased the flexibility of coordinated operations among multiple VPPs. By incorporating CVaR for risk quantification and multi-agent game theory, the strategy not only enhances overall system benefits but also ensures a fair distribution of cooperative gains. Moreover, VPPs can balance the risk-benefit trade-off based on their risk aversion coefficients, providing a valuable reference for rational dispatch decision-making.

  • Dispatch & Operation
    JIANG Weiyong, XIAO Yunpeng, YI Haiqiong, ZHAO Lang, WANG Xueying, XIN Chaoshan, HU Zhiyun, XIE Hongtao, ZHANG Xinhua
    Electric Power Construction. 2025, 46(7): 150-162. https://doi.org/10.12204/j.issn.1000-7229.2025.07.012
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    [Objective] A two-stage optimal operation strategy under multi-market coupling is proposed to coordinate the interests of various trading entities of large-scale energy bases under the coupling of power, carbon, and green certificate multi-markets, promote the development of new energy, and achieve carbon emission reduction and energy transition.[Methods] First, based on the system dynamics model, the coupling relationship between the markets of large energy bases is analyzed, and the trading mechanism of each market and the causal loop of each trading body under multi-market coupling are clarified. To guarantee the interests of each trading body, we construct a two-stage optimal operation strategy for large-scale energy bases under the joint market of electricity, carbon, and green certificates. The first stage is the distribution of electricity before the day of balanced internal profit for each trading subject in the joint trading market. The second stage is optimal intraday dispatching to balance the overall economy and low-carbon nature of outgoing transmission.[Results] Considering a large energy-based outgoing system as an example, the results of the verification showed that the strategy enabled the profit of traditional thermal power reach 87% of its own interest maximization through the profit equilibrium constraint.[Conclusions] Based on the balanced interests of all trading entities, a large energy base achieves an effective balance between economy and low carbon emissions and realizes the goals of carbon emission reduction and energy structure adjustment.

  • Planning and Operation Key Technologies for Source-Network-Load-Storage New Distribution System ·Hosted by DONG Xuzhu,SHANG Lei,LI Hongjun·
    ZHANG Rui, LIU Hengchao, ZHANG Guoju, GE Xuefeng, YU Miao
    Electric Power Construction. 2025, 46(8): 1-11. https://doi.org/10.12204/j.issn.1000-7229.2025.08.001
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    [Objective] To realize the reasonable planning of low-voltage flexible interconnection devices,effectively solve the problem of load imbalance in distribution station areas,and improve the supply capability of distribution networks,a supply capability assessment method considering the load distribution characteristics of distribution networks is proposed. Furthermore,a flexible interconnection device planning model for low-voltage distribution station areas that comprehensively considers the power-supply capability,construction efficiency,and economy of distribution networks is proposed. [Methods] First,a model of the distribution network supply capability with load growth is established,and an evaluation index for the efficiency of distribution network supply capability improvement is derived. Next,a flexible interconnection device planning framework considering the improvement of supply capability,economy,and load transfer constraints under distribution network reconfiguration is established and solved based on the non-dominated sorting genetic algorithms-II. [Results] The results of the case study of the IEEE 14 bus system with contact switches show that the planning model based on the proposed indicators can effectively improve the supply capability of the distribution network under actual load distribution. [Conclusions] Compared with traditional power-supply capacity indicators,the indicators proposed in this study can effectively reflect the objective law of actual load distribution and growth in the station areas. The planning method based on the proposed indicators can significantly improve the power-supply capacity of the distribution network. The proposed indicators show that the access of flexible interconnection devices in low-voltage station areas can gradually eliminate the bottlenecks of power supply caused by the imbalance of the load ratio in station areas and realize the efficient use of distribution network resources.

  • Smart Grid
    CUI Jinghao, ZHANG Yi, ZHANG Zhichao, YU Yang
    Electric Power Construction. 2025, 46(6): 192-204. https://doi.org/10.12204/j.issn.1000-7229.2025.06.015
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    [Objective] This study addresses the problems of the impact of the high frequency and high-power charging of electric trucks on the stable operation of the power system and the insufficient number of charging stations. [Methods] First, the power consumption characteristics of electric trucks are modeled by considering the weather temperature, traffic flow, loaded cargo volume, terrain, and other factors. Second, a path planning model is constructed by using the charging cost of electric trucks and minimum cost of battery loss as the objective function, and a genetic algorithm is used to solve the path planning model according to the logistic order information to obtain dynamic paths. Finally, the Monte Carlo method is used to sample electric trucks randomly and obtain the spatial distribution of electric trucks, judge the charging strategy according to the time window and remaining state of charge of the point of arrival at the customer, and add up the electric truck charging loads in the region to determine the spatial and temporal distributions of the charging loads. The actual traffic network in Tangshan City was used to carry out the simulation validation. [Results] The results showed that, compared with the shortest path algorithm, the peak charging load of electric trucks decreased by 6%, the overall charging load decreased by 2%, and the travel cost decreased by 20,410 yuan overall after adopting the proposed path planning method, which reduced the impact on the grid and the user driving cost. In addition, the charging load was affected by seasonal temperatures, and the peak charging load in winter was 6.3% higher than that in summer. [Conclusion] The proposed load forecasting method has a certain degree of authenticity and rationality, and aligns with the real distribution paths of electric trucks.

  • Coordination and Optimization of Massive Distributed Flexible Resources in Intelligent Microgrid·Hosted by ZHANG Li, AHMED Zobaa, HEBA Sharaf, HE Yuying, GU Chenghong, GAN Lei, HUA Haochen·
    XU Tingting, LONG Yi, HU Xiaorui, LI Shun, QIN Tianxi, ZHANG Qian
    Electric Power Construction. 2025, 46(7): 95-107. https://doi.org/10.12204/j.issn.1000-7229.2025.07.008
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    [Objective] In response to the increasingly diversified charging demands arising from the rapid development of electric vehicles (EVs), this study investigates a planning method for charging stations based on the collaboration of multiple types of charging posts.[Methods] From the perspective of EVs, transportation networks, and power grids, a siting and sizing planning method for charging stations under vehicle-road-grid coupling is first established based on the graph theory. The charging behavior characteristics of EV users are then explicitly modeled, and four types of charging posts are selected as the main facilities: slow charging post (SCP), fast charging post (FCP), mobile charging post (MCP), and ultrafast charging post (UCP). A planning model is constructed with the objective of minimizing the annualized total social cost, incorporating constraints from multiple scenario conditions and multiple charging post types. The planning problem is then reformulated as a mixed-integer second-order cone programming (MISOCP) problem via scenario transformation and the second-order cone relaxation techniques and solved using the Gurobi optimizer.[Results] The simulation results demonstrated the high efficiency and effectiveness of the proposed model. The results indicated that the planning solution considering SCP, FCP, UCP, and MCP was optimal. Notably, the integration of MCPs provided an effective emergency response during peak charging demand periods and reduced the overall planning cost by 17.82%.[Conclusions] In the proposed planning model, EV users can select among multiple types of charging posts based on specific principles. The coordinated configuration of diverse charging posts offers greater flexibility than single-type configurations, enabling the satisfaction of charging demands while reducing the annualized total social cost.

  • Theory and Method of Demand-Side Flexible Resource State Perception and Intelligent Control for New-type Power System·Hosted by LIU Bo, LIAO Siyang, SUN Yingyun, ZHAO Bochao, JIANG Wenqian, ZHAO Ruifeng·
    LIU Zhanpeng, FAN Shuai, CAI Siye, SUN Ying, HUANG Renke, HE Guangyu
    Electric Power Construction. 2025, 46(6): 106-120. https://doi.org/10.12204/j.issn.1000-7229.2025.06.009
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    [Objective] A day-ahead, real-time optimal scheduling approach for customer directrix load (CDL)-based demand response is proposed to address the problem of the strong uncertainty of the battery swapping demand and inability to define the baseline load of heavy-duty truck battery swapping stations (HTBSSs), which makes it difficult to characterize their regulation contribution quantitatively and hinders flexibility. [Methods] First, an operation model is constructed based on the classification of the state of charge and considering the number of trucks waiting for switching, which solves the problems of an excessively large strategy space and the difficulty in describing the uncertainty faced by directly controlling the power of each battery. Second, a day-ahead optimization model is proposed for the participation of HTBSSs in CDL-based demand response based on the constructed model, and a real-time rolling optimization method is presented to deal with the uncertainty of the swapping demand. [Results] Examples show that the proposed model is applicable to different swapping demand scenarios, and that the day-ahead and real-time optimization approach can effectively track the CDL and reduce the number of swapping waits. After participating in the CDL-based demand response, the HTBSS and grid operator can reduce the cost by 47.66% and 65.52%, respectively, and the regional renewable energy power abandonment can be reduced by 90.93%. [Conclusions] The proposed method can effectively guide HTBSSs to participate in CDL-based demand response and alleviate the impact of uncertainty of the battery swapping demand in the operation process. The participation of HTBSSs in CDL-based demand response can not only promote the consumption of distributed renewable energy, but also reduce their own operating costs, resulting in a win-win situation for the grid and load.

  • Key Technologies of Grid-Forming Equipment in High-Proportion New Energy Power Systems·Hosted by XIAO Jun, LI Chao, LIU Chunxiao, SONG Chenhui·
    CHEN Xiaoyang, LI Chenyang, XU Hengshan, MA Xin, MI Ma, SUOLANG Pingcuo
    Electric Power Construction. 2026, 47(1): 15-24. https://doi.org/10.12204/j.issn.1000-7229.2026.01.002
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    [Objective] Addressing the challenge that grid-forming energy storage converters,operating in a single mode,struggle to adapt to variations in grid short-circuit ratio and complex fault disturbances,this paper proposes a dual-mode switching strategy based on amplitude and phase synchronization(APS),and uses the improved particle swarm optimization(IPSO)to identify its key parameters. [Methods] First,the limitations of conventional grid-forming/grid-following switching strategies are analyzed. The mechanism by which the cumulative voltage phase error in the power loop induces reactive power/voltage deviations,thereby amplifying transient impacts during mode switching,is revealed. Based on this,an APS compensation mechanism is proposed to simultaneously correct the voltage amplitude and phase signal during the mode switching process,ensuring smooth changes in the inner-loop current reference signal. Second,to overcome the difficulty in tuning the parameters of the conventional strategy's tracking loops,an IPSO algorithm based on nonlinear inertia weights and learning factors is used to adaptively identify the parameters of the four sets of tracking loops. This enhances the tracking performance and disturbance suppression effect of the energy storage converter on the operation points of the grid-following and grid-forming modes. [Conclusions] Validation was conducted via an electromagnetic transient model of a MW-level grid-forming energy storage system built in MATLAB/Simulink. The results showed that the proposed control strategy could successfully achieve a transient power impact of less than 0.02 p.u.,and could operate stably in the scenarios of continuous switching and operation point fluctuation. [Conclusions] Compared with the conventional switching strategy,the APS-IPSO-based strategy enables energy storage converters to achieve low-impact switching and high stability during grid-following to grid-forming transitions,providing a theoretical basis for the subsequent deployment of energy storage or new energy units with mode switching in new energy stations.

  • Renewable Energy and Energy Storage
    RAO Zhi, YANG Zaimin, YANG Xiongping, LI Jiaming, YANG Ping, WEI Zhichu
    Electric Power Construction. 2025, 46(7): 163-174. https://doi.org/10.12204/j.issn.1000-7229.2025.07.013
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    [Objective] To improve the accuracy of global horizontal irradiance (GHI) prediction and completely explore its application value in solar energy resource assessments, such as photovoltaic site selection, this study proposes a GHI prediction model that integrates the temporal convolutional network (TCN) with the former architecture. [Methods] To address the presence of anomalies in the GHI data, raw data were first cleaned and preprocessed to eliminate outliers and ensure data quality. Then, the model leveraged the temporal feature extraction capability of the TCN to perform deep representation learning on preprocessed multisource input data, whereas the former network was employed to capture long-term dependencies. A high-precision prediction framework driven by multiple features was constructed by incorporating environmental and geographical parameters into the model input to enhance the overall performance. [Results] Comparative experiments conducted on real-world datasets from multiple regions demonstrated that the proposed TCN-Informer model outperformed mainstream prediction models in terms of mean absolute error, mean absolute percentage error, and root mean square error. Compared with the second-best performing informer model, the proposed model achieved reductions of 24.0%, 23.1%, and 28.5% in the mean absolute error, mean absolute percentage error, and root mean square error, respectively. [Conclusions] The TCN-Informer model exhibited significant advantages in terms of accuracy and robustness for GHI prediction, enabling a more effective capture of temporal variation patterns in solar irradiance. It has a strong engineering application potential and provides solid data support for solar resource evaluation and photovoltaic site planning.

  • Planning and Operation Key Technologies for Source-Network-Load-Storage New Distribution System ·Hosted by DONG Xuzhu,SHANG Lei,LI Hongjun·
    LI Jiawei, SUN Qinghe, WANG Qiong, YE Yujian, HU Heng, ZHANG Xi
    Electric Power Construction. 2025, 46(8): 22-33. https://doi.org/10.12204/j.issn.1000-7229.2025.08.003
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    [Objective] Multi-energy microgrids(MEMGs)can integrate multiple energy carriers to improve energy efficiency,thereby contributing to the achievement of "dual carbon" goals. [Methods] This study proposes a data-driven distributionally robust optimization scheduling method for MEMGs that considers uncertainty correlations and outlier data. First,an ambiguity set incorporating uncertainty correlations is introduced using the copula function. A distributionally robust optimization scheduling model with opportunity constraints is then formulated,integrating the ambiguity set and opportunity constraints to address the uncertainty correlations. Second,because the distributionally robust optimization model cannot be solved directly,a worst-case transformation method is derived for the proposed ambiguity set using dual theory,McCormick relaxation,and conditional value-at-risk approximation. This transforms the distributionally robust model into a linear deterministic model,thereby enabling an efficient solution using optimization solvers. Finally,a sample-pruning algorithm is proposed,which iteratively generates subsamples from the original dataset by removing the outliers and extreme data points. This approach mitigates the adverse effects of such data on distributionally robust opportunity constraint scheduling results. [Results] Case simulations demonstrate that the proposed distributionally robust model effectively eliminates unrealistic distributions in the ambiguity set,resulting in an 8.16% reduction in out-of-sample costs. The proposed sample-pruning algorithm further reduces the out-of-sample costs by 3.33%. [Conclusions] The proposed method enhances the scheduling efficiency and ensures reliability,which collectively demonstrates its superiority.

  • Coordination and Optimization of Massive Distributed Flexible Resources in Intelligent Microgrid·Hosted by ZHANG Li, AHMED Zobaa, HEBA Sharaf, HE Yuying, GU Chenghong, GAN Lei, HUA Haochen·
    TAO Changhe, LU Ling, ZHANG Yu, WANG Can, LIU Yuzheng, HE Jintao, YANG Daiqiang, WANG Mingchao, CHENG Bentao
    Electric Power Construction. 2025, 46(7): 82-94. https://doi.org/10.12204/j.issn.1000-7229.2025.07.007
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    [Objective] With the continuous increase in the proportion of renewable energy in the overall energy mix, the inherent uncertainty and variability in power generation pose challenges to the stable operation and economic efficiency of microgrid systems. Demand response strategies have emerged as crucial measures for enhancing the integration capacity of renewable energy in microgrids.[Methods] First, to optimize the fitting ability of the demand response model to the user behavior, this study constructs a demand response model based on the endowment effect by analyzing the psychological factors of users participating in demand response. Then, based on this demand response model, an economic optimization operation strategy for microgrids is proposed. Considering the comprehensive satisfaction of users and the operation cost, a microgrid economic operation model is established. Pareto optimization technology combining the constraint and relaxation factor is adopted to solve the operation model, and the economic optimization of the microgrid is achieved under the constraints of the equipment operation power and grid interaction.[Results] The simulation analysis verified the effectiveness of the demand response model proposed in this study in improving the economic benefits of microgrids and its superiority over traditional demand response models, while also enhancing user satisfaction.[Conclusions] The demand response model based on behavioral economics theory proposed in this study can more accurately describe the user demand response behavior. The introduction of the endowment effect theory provides a new perspective for understanding and predicting consumer responses to energy price changes, enabling microgrid operators to more accurately adjust power supply strategies to cope with demand fluctuations and market changes. The demand response model proposed in this study can effectively promote user participation in peak shaving and valley filling and reduce the operation cost of the system.

  • Planning & Construction
    ZHANG Wenxuan, SU Jia, DU Xinhui, ZHANG Zhishuo, WANG Qianchun, JIANG Haipeng
    Electric Power Construction. 2025, 46(7): 108-122. https://doi.org/10.12204/j.issn.1000-7229.2025.07.009
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    [Objective] To completely exploit the coupling flexibility of the electric-hydrogen-gas-storage-demand response, a data-driven two-stage distributed robust collaborative planning model for integrated energy systems is proposed. [Methods] To address the problems of model inaccuracy and low solving efficiency of existing equipment modeling methods, a refined modeling method for an integrated energy system was proposed, which considered a refined model of distributed power supply, energy coupling equipment, hybrid energy storage, and demand response mechanism. A demand response incentive mechanism considering baseline uncertainty was developed. [Results] The MATLAB simulation results showed that the baseline load prediction model based on Gaussian process regression can calculate the baseline load more accurately and rapidly while simultaneously considering the response uncertainty. In addition, the equipment refinement model proposed in this study effectively reduced the comprehensive planning cost of the system, in which the operation, planning, carbon trading, and demand response costs were reduced by 2.55%, 10.78%, 1.08%, and 2.55%, respectively. Simultaneously, through the collaborative optimization of carbon trading and demand response mechanisms, the system could reduce the power purchased by the upper power grid and use flexible loads and distributed power sources to achieve a low-carbon and stable operation of the integrated energy system. The example showed that compared with the SO and RO methods, the proposed DRO planning method had more advantages in terms of the balance of economy and robustness and verified its applicability in integrated energy system planning. [Conclusions] The integrated energy system planning model based on demand response can significantly reduce the annual comprehensive cost of the system, improve the utilization rate of renewable energy, and reduce carbon emissions, providing ideas for subsequent research on the planning of the electric-hydrogen-gas integrated energy systems.

  • Renewable Energy and Energy Storage
    TANG Hao, JIANG Fei, MAIMAITIAILI Wufuer, HUA Dong, HE Guixiong
    Electric Power Construction. 2026, 47(3): 146-159. https://doi.org/10.12204/j.issn.1000-7229.2026.03.012
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    [Objective] In response to the insufficient boost capability and excessive device stress when conventional converters are applied to hydrogen fuel cell grid connection, a low electrical stress high-gain single-switch converter based on a dual Z-source network (LEHGSSC-DZ) is proposed. [Methods] This converter places the switching transistor in the quasi-Z source converter upfront to reduce device stress. Simultaneously, one of the inductor components is replaced with a quasi-Z source network, forming a dual-Z source network structure to enhance the converter's boost capability. The operating principle and output characteristics of the converter are analyzed, and a comprehensive comparison is made between the LEHGSSC-DZ and several other high-gain boost converters. Component parameter design is provided based on its output characteristics. The correctness of theoretical analysis and the feasibility of LEHGSSC-DZ are verified through simulations and experiments. [Results] The results demonstrate that the LEHGSSC-DZtopology employs fewer devices and offers superior cost-effectiveness. Compared to conventional Z-source boost converters, it achieves a 43.8% increase in output voltage, while delivering an output voltage that is 5.1 times higher than that of conventional boost converters. Furthermore, it reduces switching device voltage stress by 30%. [Conclusions] The proposed converter offers the distinct advantages of low electrical stress, high gain, and minimal device count, achieving a maximum efficiency of 97.25%. This contributes to enhancing the operational efficiency of hydrogen fuel cell grid-connected systems.

  • Planning & Construction
    JIA Heping, WU Changwei, LIU Dunnan, YANG Jing, YU Tao
    Electric Power Construction. 2026, 47(1): 90-111. https://doi.org/10.12204/j.issn.1000-7229.2026.01.008
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    [Objective] Under China’s “dual carbon” goals,as energy decarbonization accelerates and renewable energy deployment enters a fast-growth phase,low-probability but high-risk extreme weather poses significant challenges to the safe and reliable operation of new power systems with high renewable energy penetration. Flexible power resources—such as electric vehicles and distributed generation—offer solutions to enhance system resilience during extreme weather. [Methods] This paper outlines the conceptual characteristics of power system resilience and examines the impact of extreme weather on new power systems. It reviews the resilience research of new power systems under extreme weather from three aspects:system component modeling under extreme weather,system resilience analysis methods,and resilience indicator frameworks. Furthermore,by analyzing the adjustable capacity of flexible power resources during extreme weather,the paper proposes strategies for enhancing the resilience of new power systems considering flexibility and extreme weather from four perspectives(generation,grid,load,and storage),and across three stages(prevention,emergency control,and rapid power restoration). [Conclusions] Finally,the paper identifies research directions on the resilience of new power systems with flexible resources under extreme weather,aiming to establish a closed-loop risk management and resilience enhancement framework,and provide a theoretical basis for ensuring power supply during extreme weather.

  • Key Technologies for Optimal Operation and Scheduling of New Energy Vehicles Based on Artificial Intelligence·Hosted by YANG Bo, YAO Wei, JIANG Lin and YANG Qiang·
    YANG Nan, LIANG Pengcheng, HUANG Yuehua, ZHANG Lei, GE Zhichao, LI Huangqiang, XIN Peizhe, SHEN Ran
    Electric Power Construction. 2025, 46(6): 49-59. https://doi.org/10.12204/j.issn.1000-7229.2025.06.005
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    [Objective] With the increasing number of electric vehicles (EVs), rational planning of charging stations (CSs) has become a key challenge in meeting charging demand. A multistage planning method for EVCSs considering expansion is proposed to adapt to dynamic changes in the ownership of EVs and improve the rationality and economic efficiency of CS planning. [Methods] First, based on the system dynamics (SD) method, dynamic prediction of EV ownership is conducted. Then, to maximize the investment return of CSs and minimize the queuing time of EV users, a multi-stage planning model for EVCSs considering expansion is constructed. Finally, the model is solved using the immune genetic algorithm. [Results] Simulation results based on case studies demonstrate that the queuing time is reduced significantly when staged planning is used compared with the one-time planning approach. In addition, by incorporating the increase in EV ownership predicted through SD prediction as opposed to relying on a fixed ownership model, the proposed planning method leads to higher costs and total income. Moreover, planning results that consider expansion strategies have more advantages in terms of total revenue than those that do not. [Conclusions] The proposed EV ownership prediction model is more accurate and suitable for meeting future planning needs, and can effectively improve the accuracy of the planning results. The proposed planning model, which incorporates both staged and expansion strategies, reduces the initial investment cost and significantly improves the economic viability of the planning results. It also increases the flexibility and sustainability of CS planning.

  • Engineering Practice
    ZHENG Yan, WANG Tao, WEI Xiaoguang
    Electric Power Construction. 2026, 47(1): 194-206. https://doi.org/10.12204/j.issn.1000-7229.2026.01.015
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    [Objective] Extreme disasters can cause multiple physical failures in distribution networks as well as damage to road infrastructure. Road disruptions impede the mobility of repair crews,thereby affecting the efficiency of distribution network restoration. To improve the fault recovery efficiency of distribution networks post extreme disasters,this paper proposes an optimization strategy that couples road repair progress into multi-fault restoration planning for distribution networks. [Methods] A coupled model of the transportation network and distribution network is established,together with a disaster-impact model for the transportation network. A time-varying load model is then developed based on the spatiotemporal demand characteristics of three user categories. Building on these models,a coordinated restoration optimization framework is formulated that jointly schedules distribution-network repairs and road-repair activities,with the dual objectives of minimizing power loss and shortening overall restoration time. To solve this multi-objective optimization model,a parameter-adaptive Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm II (NSGA-II) algorithm enhanced by an inflection point strategy is employed. Simulation studies are conducted on a regional distribution line and a transportation network system with 17 nodes. [Conclusions] The results show that the proposed strategy dynamically allocates emergency repair resources based on the evolving restoration status of the coupled network,prevents repair delays,enables coordinated optimization of transportation-network recovery and distribution network restoration. The method effectively reduces the distribution-network repair time and outage load. [Conclusions] The proposed strategy effectively integrates road emergency repairs in the transportation network with fault restoration in the distribution network,enhances system resilience against extreme disasters,and offers valuable reference for distribution network emergency repair.

  • Application of Power Electronic Equipment in New-Type Power System·Hosted by XU Zheng, YU Zhanqing, ZHAO Chengyong, ZHA Xiaoming, XIANG Wang, MA Weimin, WU Fangjie·
    LIU Zhe, GUO Hanlin, GAO Yi, WU Wei, ZHANG Zheren, XU Zheng
    Electric Power Construction. 2026, 47(2): 1-13. https://doi.org/10.12204/j.issn.1000-7229.2026.02.001
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    [Objective] To reduce the investment cost of the ultra high voltage DC transformer (UHVDCT) and promote its application in the transmission of large-scale renewable energy bases,a hybrid UHVDCT topology is proposed and a corresponding control strategy is designed. [Methods] The proposed topology is based on the concept of hybrid converters,with improvements made to the classic UHVDCT topology formed by face-to-face connections of the AC side of modular multilevel converters (MMCs). The ultra high voltage side is modified from full-capacity MMCs to a parallel configuration of high-capacity line commutated converters (LCCs) and low-capacity MMCs,while the high voltage side remains composed of MMCs. [Results] In operations of the proposed topology,LCCs on the ultra high voltage side can undertake all active power transmission on this side,while MMCs on the ultra high voltage side operate in V/f control mode,providing voltage and frequency references for the AC links in the UHVDCT,and absorbing the harmonic currents generated by LCC through active power filter control. MMCs on the high voltage side operate in constant DC voltage control mode,maintaining the DC voltage within the renewable energy base connected to the UHVDCT. They can also enable the dynamic reactive power balance within the UHVDCT. The results of simulation based on PSCAD/EMTDC show that the proposed topology demonstrates a good performance in both steady-state and failure conditions. [Conclusions] The proposed topology fully combines the advantages of LCC and MMC,significantly reducing the capacity requirements for the expensive MMC. Taking a UHVDCT with a rated capacity of 10,000 MW as an example,the manufacturer’s quotation shows that the total investment cost can be reduced by approximately RMB 436 million compared to the classic topology,indicating a significant improvement in the economic efficiency.

  • Key Technologies of Grid-Forming Equipment in High-Proportion New Energy Power Systems·Hosted by XIAO Jun, LI Chao, LIU Chunxiao, SONG Chenhui·
    YANG Kaixuan, WANG Xuebin, SONG Rui, SUO Xinyu, FU Guobin, WANG Lisen, WEN Yunfeng
    Electric Power Construction. 2026, 47(1): 25-36. https://doi.org/10.12204/j.issn.1000-7229.2026.01.003
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    [Objective] To enhance frequency stability in systems with a high penetration of converters,this paper investigates a dynamic evaluation and quantification method for determining the frequency support requirements of grid-forming(GFM)converters. [Methods] First,a multi-machine system frequency response model is developed by incorporating the power-frequency characteristics of coupled GFM converters. Second,considering both the rate of change of frequency(RoCoF)and the maximum transient frequency deviation under anticipated disturbances,a comprehensive assessment method is constructed to evaluate the frequency support requirements of GFM converters. Finally,based on the Brent iterative algorithm,the critical thresholds of virtual inertia and primary frequency regulation gain for GFM converters are dynamically assessed under various operating conditions. Based on the modified IEEE-39 bus system,multiple scenario-based case studies were conducted. [Conclusions] The results show that the introduction of GFM converters can raise the minimum system frequency to 49.5 Hz,significantly enhancing system stability and highlighting the necessity of deploying GFM converters in highly power-electronic systems. Furthermore,a performance comparison of three algorithms demonstrates that the proposed iterative method requires only 11 iterations on average,reducing the iteration count by over 20% compared to traditional approaches,thereby validating the effectiveness of the proposed assessment method and iterative algorithm. [Conclusions] The proposed assessment method clarifies,from a system-level perspective,the frequency support requirements imposed by the grid on GFM converters,providing a theoretical foundation for their optimal allocation and parameter tuning.

  • Planning & Construction
    WANG He, LI Zeren, YU Hua’nan, BIAN Jing, LI Shiqiang
    Electric Power Construction. 2026, 47(1): 63-78. https://doi.org/10.12204/j.issn.1000-7229.2026.01.006
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    [Objective] To enhance the economic efficiency of large-scale cross-regional and cross-provincial wind and solar power absorption,a multi-time-scale hierarchical optimization scheduling method for DC power transmission systems considering the source-load matching deviation is proposed. [Methods] A user electricity price correction method considering the source-load matching deviation is proposed. A load demand response model based on the Logistic function fuzzy response mechanism is established. The response-induced user load and transmission electricity price are obtained through dynamic electricity prices. In the day-ahead time scale,the transmission and receiving electricity willingness at the sending and receiving ends at different times is represented by the transmission and receiving electricity prices at the sending and receiving ends through the interconnection line,and a day-ahead optimization scheduling model considering the transmission willingness cost is proposed. In the intraday time scale,a wind and solar random component description method combining fuzzy parameters and t-location-scale distribution is proposed. It is combined with the day-ahead scheduling results as the input,and an intraday cross-regional and cross-provincial hierarchical optimization scheduling model is constructed based on the DC power adjustment strategy. [Conclusions] The case study verifies that the proposed dynamic correction method of user electricity price considering the source-load matching deviation can quantify the supply-demand deviation,and guide the load to actively track the curve of new energy power generation through the load demand response model based on the Logistic function fuzzy response mechanism; the scheduling model considering the transmission willingness cost can optimize the regional wind and solar resource allocation,reduce the output fluctuation of thermal power units and improve the system economic efficiency; the intraday hierarchical optimization model adjusts the scheduling mode dynamically,avoids local excessive adjustment,and improves the calculation efficiency by 22.82 seconds while achieving the coordinated optimization of economic efficiency and operational efficiency. [Conclusions] The proposed multi-time-scale hierarchical optimization scheduling method for DC power transmission systems considering source-load matching deviation can significantly enhance the wind and solar power absorption capacity when high penetrations of new energy are integrated into DC power transmission systems. It can not only shorten the scheduling calculation time but also effectively reduce the operational economic cost of the system.

  • Power Economics
    JIANG Mingxuan, BIAN Yiheng, LI Gengfeng, HUANG Yuxiong, ZHANG Runfan
    Electric Power Construction. 2025, 46(8): 150-165. https://doi.org/10.12204/j.issn.1000-7229.2025.08.014
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    [Objective] In recent times,countries worldwide are actively promoting energy transition and low-carbon development,and the coupling of electricity,carbon,and hydrogen trading has become an inevitable trend in the development of China’s energy industry. However,the complexity of energy mutualization and information interaction across multiple systems is significantly enhanced introducing new challenges to the development of a coupled electricity-carbon-hydrogen trading market. [Methods] This study first introduced the existing research on the electricity-carbon and electricity-hydrogen markets and extensively analyzed the research methodology,coupling mechanism,trading mode,pricing,and clearing mechanism of the electricity-carbon-hydrogen market. Second,because of key challenges at both the physical and information levels that constrain market development,the a framework for the electricity-carbon-hydrogen coupling market within the Energy Internet was proposed to address these issues,along with its participation mechanisms and specific methods. Finally,the study summarized key technologies and research points for the electricity-carbon-hydrogen market from both technical and market levels. [Results] At the physical level,the Energy Internet resolved the electricity-carbon-hydrogen market’s challenge of clarifying the market trading mechanism and decision-making law,which arise due to complexity of resources and interactions. It also established clear laws and mechanisms for energy production and marketing. At the information level,based on information technology and data platforms,the Energy Internet realized data matching and sharing,information transparency,and openness among the electricity,carbon,and hydrogen markets; promoted autonomous and flexible distributed energy trading; and guided the optimal resource allocation. [Conclusions] Exploring the key technologies and research points of the coupled electricity-carbon-hydrogen market for the Energy Internet can overcome the dilemma of the development of the existing market and provide a feasible reference path for improving and developing the construction program of the electricity-carbon-hydrogen market.

  • Smart Grid
    WANG Ling, MA Weimin, JI Yiming, LI Ming, WU Fangjie, XU Ying, DU Xiaolei, ZHANG Xiujuan
    Electric Power Construction. 2025, 46(6): 121-133. https://doi.org/10.12204/j.issn.1000-7229.2025.06.010
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    [Objective] High-voltage direct current transmission technology is a core technical method for optimizing resource allocation in China. Traditional high-voltage direct-current transmission technology has many drawbacks, such as a large footprint and easily changing AC system resonance. Development of active filter technology for high-voltage converter stations is crucial in high-voltage direct-current transmission projects for adapting to the changes in the grid structure brought about by large-scale new energy access. This technology would solve the inherent defects of traditional passive filters and enable adaptation to the fluctuations in the current AC power grid. [Methods] This study was conducted from the multiple aspects of topology structure, working principle, scheme design, and engineering applications. A coordinated control method of multiple active filters is proposed for high-voltage and large-capacity active filters along with a steady-state parameter design and control strategy scheme, and further verified through various simulation methods, fully demonstrating the harmonic filtering and reactive power compensation capabilities of high-voltage and large-capacity active filters and their ability to support reactive power in the system. [Results] The results indicate that high-voltage high-capacity active filters can enhance the adaptability of traditional DC to weak AC systems, improve harmonic characteristics, optimize the converter station layout, and effectively support the strength of AC systems. [Conclusions] The research and application of high-voltage and high-capacity active filters provide the necessary guidance for the design of DC transmission engineering systems in the context of future development of new power systems.

  • Key Technologies of Grid-Forming Equipment in High-Proportion New Energy Power Systems·Hosted by XIAO Jun, LI Chao, LIU Chunxiao, SONG Chenhui·
    ZHAO Ping, DU Long, GONG Yan, LI Zhenxing
    Electric Power Construction. 2026, 47(1): 49-62. https://doi.org/10.12204/j.issn.1000-7229.2026.01.005
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    [Objective] The large-scale integration of inverter-based renewable generation introduces new challenges for power-system stability. Although virtual synchronous generator(VSG)control imparts virtual inertia and damping,grid short-circuit faults can induce excessive currents that threaten synchronization and may cause inverter disconnection. This paper proposes a VSG fault ride-through strategy based on dynamic virtual velocity regulation. [Methods] The transient behavior of the VSG under fault conditions is analyzed to identify the source of overcurrent,and dynamic virtual angular velocity regulation is introduced to maintain power-angle stability. The reactive-power control loop is reinforced to improve reactive-power compensation,and a voltage-current dual-loop structure based on the balanced-current method is employed to ensure balanced three-phase output currents. [Conclusions] Matlab/Simulink simulations show that,during grid short-circuit faults,the virtual angular velocity and power angle stay close to their rated values; short-circuit current is limited to within 1.5 times the VSG’s rated current; the VSG provides reactive power in accordance with national grid connection codes; output currents remain three-phase balanced; and fault impact currents are effectively suppressed. [Conclusions] Compared with existing methods,the proposed strategy more effectively stabilizes virtual angular velocity and power angle,limits short-circuit and fault impact currents,accelerates transient response,maintains balanced three-phase outputs,and ensures secure,stable VSG operation under grid short-circuit conditions.