Htutzaw Hein, Jiebei Zhu, Lujie Yu, et al. Voltage Control Strategies in Distribution Systems With High Distributed Generation Penetration: Models, Methods and Future Research[J]. IET Energy Systems Integration, 2026, 8(1).
DOI:
Htutzaw Hein, Jiebei Zhu, Lujie Yu, et al. Voltage Control Strategies in Distribution Systems With High Distributed Generation Penetration: Models, Methods and Future Research[J]. IET Energy Systems Integration, 2026, 8(1).DOI: 10.1049/esi2.70036.
Voltage Control Strategies in Distribution Systems With High Distributed Generation Penetration: Models, Methods and Future Research
摘要
Abstract
This paper presents a comprehensive review of recent global research on voltage control in distribution systems with high penetration of distributed generation. First
it examines voltage regulation challenges in distribution systems that integrate distributed generation. Second
it reviews the implementation of voltage control devices and strategies and discusses key factors influencing their deployment
including system modelling and optimisation methods. Third
the paper covers a wide range of control strategies
including local
centralized
decentralized
distributed
hierarchical and hybrid approaches and systematically compares them in terms of distribution system structures
control variables
optimisation techniques and solution methodologies
providing insights into their suitability for modern distribution system operation. Fourth
voltage control strategies and solution methodologies are analysed in discussion based on comparative results reported in the literature. Finally
future research directions are outlined
including artificial intelligence (AI)–driven control with hierarchical and hybrid strategies and electric vehicle based active and reactive power support for voltage regulation
as well as system security and privacy considerations.