Hosting Capacity Approach

Abstract: This chapter proposes an evolved concept of "hosting capacity" using the term of "feasible region". Through converting the grid model into a more compact one, "hosting capacity region" not only is promising to further exploit the grid potential for power delivery, but also benefits grid operation feasibility investigation with concise formulas. The hosting capacity region assessment schemes are exploited as well. Facing the derived hosting capacity, originally complicated energy storage optimization problems can be represented algebraically, which is more efficient and friendly for computer processing. Case studies based on a 10.5kV Dutch grid have been implemented, eventually confirming the validity of relevant assessment and optimization methods.