Abstract: This paper proposes a reconfiguration strategy for distribution networks with high penetration of renewable energy considering demand response（DR） and soft open point（SOP）. Firstly, the models of DR and SOP for the reconfiguration strategy of distribution networks are constructed. Secondly, with the aim of maximizing social benefit, a multi-period reconfiguration model is built for distribution networks with high penetration of renewable energy considering the costs of network losses, curtailment of wind power and photovoltaic power, and switch operation. Thirdly, the model is converted into a mixed-integer second-order cone programming problem by using the Big-M method and the second-order cone relaxation, and YALMIP and CPLEX are utilized to solve the converted model. Finally, the modified IEEE 33-bus distribution network is utilized to verify the effectiveness of the proposed strategy. Sensitivity analysis and comparison of different reconfiguration strategies of the distribution network are also performed. The results show that the proposed reconfiguration strategy considering DR and SOP can effectively improve accommodation capability of distribution networks for renewable energy, and reduce the peak-valley difference of the loads, while enhancing the economy benefit for distribution network operation.