Marie‐Cécile Alvarez‐Hérault
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Analytical introduction of uncertainty into long term distribution systems decision-making Open
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Disaggregation Model: A Novel Methodology to Estimate Customers’ Profiles in a Low-Voltage Distribution Grid Equipped with Smart Meters Open
In the context of increasingly necessary energy transition, the precise modeling of profiles for low-voltage (LV) network consumers is crucial to enhance hosting capacity. Typically, load curves for these consumers are estimated through me…
Disaggregation Model: A Novel Methodology to Estimate Customers Profiles in a Low-Voltage Distribution Grid Equipped With Smart Meters Open
In a context of increasingly necessary energy transition, precise modelling of profiles for low-voltage (LV) network consumers is crucial to enhance hosting capacity. Typically, load curves for these consumers are estimated through measure…
Python-Based Planning Tool for LVAC Rural Electrification: Cluster Phase Balancing and Radial Topology Open
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Designing AC Low-Voltage Topologies for a Non-Electrified Area – A Case Study in Cambodia Open
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View article: Specifications and Design of a DC-DC Converter for Decentralized DC Microgrids in Rural Africa
Specifications and Design of a DC-DC Converter for Decentralized DC Microgrids in Rural Africa Open
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View article: A New Electrification Model to End Energy Poverty: An example from a novel rural electrification approach in Madagascar
A New Electrification Model to End Energy Poverty: An example from a novel rural electrification approach in Madagascar Open
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Optimal AC/DC Distribution Systems Expansion Planning From DSO's Perspective Considering Topological Constraints Open
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View article: Development of a DC Microgrid with Decentralized Production and Storage: From the Lab to Field Deployment in Rural Africa
Development of a DC Microgrid with Decentralized Production and Storage: From the Lab to Field Deployment in Rural Africa Open
The rural electrification of Sub-Saharan Africa and South-East Asia is crucial to end the energy poverty in which around 1 billion people are trapped. Swarm electrification, i.e., the progressive building of decentralized and decarbonized …
Comprehensive Low Voltage Microgrid Planning Methodology for Rural Electrification Open
Recently, DC-powered devices such as loads (USB plugs, chargers, LED lighting) and distributed energy resources (solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage) have been increasingly used. Therefore, their connection to the grid requires A…
View article: Development of a DC Microgrid with Decentralized Production and Storage: From the Lab to Field Deployment in Rural Africa
Development of a DC Microgrid with Decentralized Production and Storage: From the Lab to Field Deployment in Rural Africa Open
The rural electrification of Sub-Saharan Africa and South-East Asia is crucial to end the energy poverty in which around 1 billion people are trapped. Swarm electrification, i.e., the progressive building of decentralized and decarbonized …
View article: A Decentralized and Communication-free Control Algorithm of DC Microgrids for the Electrification of Rural Africa
A Decentralized and Communication-free Control Algorithm of DC Microgrids for the Electrification of Rural Africa Open
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Long-Term Planning of Electrical Distribution Grids: How Load Uncertainty and Flexibility Affect the Investment Timing Open
Due to the rise of smart grids, new players and services are emerging and can have an impact on the decision-making process in distribution networks, which, over the past decades, were only driven by linear demand growth with a low level o…
PLANNING OF LOW VOLTAGE AC/DC MICROGRID FOR UN-ELECTRIFIED AREAS Open
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Planification des réseaux électriques de distribution flexibles sous incertitudes Open
The current context of the energy transition adds an environmental and societal dimension to the planning problem: the power systems must not only be reliable and economical but must also integrate renewable energies, facilitate the develo…
Demand Response Coupled with Dynamic Thermal Rating for Increased Transformer Reserve and Lifetime Open
(1) Background: This paper proposes a strategy coupling Demand Response Program with Dynamic Thermal Rating to ensure a transformer reserve for the load connection. This solution is an alternative to expensive grid reinforcements. (2) Meth…
Energy limit of oil‐immersed transformers: A concept and its application in different climate conditions Open
The reality of modern power grids requires the use of flexibilities from generation, load and storage. These flexibilities allow system operators to modify a transformer loading in a smart way. Therefore, power constraints of transformers …
Optimal design of low voltage AC/DC microgrid Open
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A Modified DistFlow for Distributed Generation Planning Problems in Radial Grids Open
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DESIGN OF LVAC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WITH PV AND CENTRALIZED BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE INTEGRATION-A CASE STUDY OF CAMBODIA Open
This paper studies an optimal design of grid topology and integrated photovoltaic (PV) and centralized battery energy storage considering techno-economic aspect in low voltage distribution systems for urban area in Cambodia. This work aims…
Integrating storage in planning of LV distribution networks with PV production Open
This article studies the issues of storage in the planning of low voltage (LV ) networks. An algorithm of advanced automation function is developed to illustrate the maximum economic value of storage, from the distribution system operator …
Probabilistic modelling of renewable generation to account for uncertainties in interconnection studies Open
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View article: Review of transmission and distribution investment decision making processes under increasing energy scenario uncertainty
Review of transmission and distribution investment decision making processes under increasing energy scenario uncertainty Open
This paper presents an overview of the activities of the CIGRE/CIRED C1.C6.37/B5 Joint Working Group (JWG), is studying how transmission and distribution planning scenarios are consistently used to ensure holistic investment decision-makin…
Application of dynamic transformer ratings to increase the reserve of primary substations for new load interconnection Open
This paper presents new approach to determine power reserve of congested primary substations by taking into account the thermal modelling of power transformers. As novelty, the proposed approach considers the uncertainty of thermal model’s…
Comprehensive framework for PV integration with an OLTC in a rural distribution grid within the SMAP project Open
This article describes the generic methodology used in the SMAP project in order to simulate and compare different solutions to improve the insertion of PV production in the LV grid. We introduce the specific framework and the key paramete…
Integration of storage and PV in the DSO power losses cost assessment method for LV planning studies Open
The distribution system operator (DSO) makes investment decisions in the network by computing the capital and operational expenditures (CAPEX and OPEX). The Joule losses, which are integrated into the OPEX, depend on the power flows in the…