A Linearized AC Planning Model for Generations and SFCLs Incorporating Transient Stability and Short-Circuit Constraints

Generation expansion planning (GEP) can be a challenging problem when short-circuit (SC) levels and transient stability constraints are considered. We propose a multi-period GEP model in which resistive superconducting fault current limiters (SFCLs) are deployed to limit SC levels, which may be elevated by new generators, and to enhance transient stability at the same time. Through investigating the effect of SFCLs on transient stability and SC levels, efficient linear regions of SFCL deployment are identified and employed to achieve a more cost-effective solution and enhance problem tractability. An effective solution method is also presented by decomposing the main problem into smaller ones. We also propose a linearized AC network framework incorporating bilinear terms based on McCormick envelopes. Relaxation errors are minimized by an exactness loop until the linearized model solution sufficiently matches the original nonlinear model solution. The methodology is illustrated and discussed using the IEEE 118-bus test system.