Two-Stage Framework for Steady-State Analysis of Low Voltage Electric Distribution Networks Integrating Photovoltaic Prosumers

The increasing number of photovoltaic systems integrated into the low voltage electric distribution network has raised the concerns of the Distribution Network Operators in the last period. Due to the various technical issues that affect the electric distribution networks, they should pay more attention to the data collected by the smart meters installed to the end-users (consumers and prosumers). This data should process with efficient data-driven algorithms and used in steady-state calculations. This paper proposes a two-stage framework that allows the Distribution Network Operators to analyze the steady state of the low-voltage electric distribution networks incorporating the PV prosumers. It will also help them improve the efficiency of their monitoring and analysis tools. The framework has been tested in a real LV EDN and obtained results confirmed their efficiency.