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Dataset for Netload Range Cost Curves for Coordinated Transmission-Distribution Planning Under DER Growth Uncertainty
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- Yujia Li
- Last updated:
- Tue, 02/11/2025 - 21:29
- DOI:
- 10.21227/grcg-9058
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Abstract
This dataset provides the parameters and topologies for the distribution networks and the transmission network used in our unpublished paper, Netload Range Cost Curves for Coordinated Transmission-Distribution Planning Under DER Growth Uncertainty. In that paper, we introduce the Netload Range Cost Curve (NRCC) methodology to facilitate coordinated long-term planning between transmission and distribution systems, particularly under uncertain growth of behind-the-meter renewable energy sources. The distribution networks in this dataset are based on data from the SmartDS resource [1], while the transmission network is derived from the California Test System (CATS) [2].
[1] National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). SMART-DS Synthetic Electrical Network Data OpenDSS Models for SFO, GSO, and AUS. 2020. [Online]. Available: https://data.openei.org/submissions/2981
[2] W. . P. Systems. California Test System (CATS): A Geographically Accurate Test System Based on the California Grid. 2023. [Online]. Available: https://wispo.ece.wisc.edu/projects/california-test-system-cats-a-geographically-accurate-test-system-based-on-the-california-grid/
Inside the folder Data, you will find parameters for both the distribution networks and the transmission network. For distribution networks, the Candidate_Parameters file includes all investment options, their associated costs, and the data instances necessary for the optimization problem. Substation data are not included in this dataset; they can be obtained from the open-source SmartDS dataset [1]. For the transmission network, parameters for both existing and candidate resources are organized by category (e.g., generators, lines, and storage). The demand_by_bus.xlsx file provides node-wise load demand; day_weights.xlsx lists representative days and their associated planning weights; NRCC_Parameters.xlsx summarizes costs and net-load changes under different NRCC options; and generalParameters.csv gathers additional parameters for the optimization process.
In addition, the folder Figures contains diagrams of substation-level distribution networks and the transmission network, where investment options are indicated.
