TY - CHAP A1 - Goetz, Rebecca A1 - Rauch, Johannes A1 - Brückl, Oliver ED - Schulz, Detlef T1 - Techno-economic analysis of reactive power sources T2 - NEIS 2021, Conference on Sustainable Energy Supply and Energy Storage Systems: Hamburg, 13.-14. September 2021 N2 - This paper presents different options to provide reactive power in electricity grid systems. Since conventional power plants are being phased out and the reactive power demand tends to increase, alternative technologies are needed to cover it. reactive power sources are being defined and specified in this submission. A technical evaluation and an economic analysis of selected reactive power sources are carried out, based on interviews with manufacturers and operators. As well a multifactorial techno-economic comparison of the evaluated reactive power sources is presented. The technical analysis addresses reactive power control-ranges, stochastic parameters, lifespans, electrical losses and dynamics of re-active power sources. It states that power electronics allow faster setpoint changes than mechanical technologies can achieve, but at the same time this is associated with the highest electrical losses of the reactive power sources considered here. Considering the economic analysis, relative investment costs per reactive power of conventional compensation systems turn out to be the most cost-efficient. With regard to the multifactorial techno-economic comparison, it is im-portant not only to standardize on reactive power that can be provided, but also to include the additional system-relevant properties of technologies in the evaluation as well as the costs in operation. Y1 - 2021 UR - https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9698281/ SN - 978-3-8007-5651-3 SP - 286 EP - 291 PB - VDE-Verlag ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Klitsman, Maksym A1 - Brückl, Oliver A1 - Eller, Johannes ED - Schulz, Detlef T1 - Analysis and simulation of the population driving behaviour and charging processes at different charging station types with electric vehicles T2 - NEIS 2021, Conference on Sustainable Energy Supply and Energy Storage Systems: 13-14. September 2021, Hamburg N2 - Electric vehicles are one of the important components of the energy transition, which is necessary for the CO2 emission reduction. In order to estimate the influence of electromobility on electric grids at present day and in the future, the generation of realistic charge profiles is necessary. The main objective of this study is the development of an algorithm, which generates realistic charge time series of electric vehicles. The very huge and detailed input surveys enable to define different population groups, representing specific driving behaviour. These groups are then composed and scaled up, according to the statistical population structure of a chosen town or city in Germany, and show typical driving behaviour of all inhabitants. The charge profiles are calculated for several charge station types, based on daily electric vehicle user mobility, day type and household type. In addition, charge process occurrence is evaluated through a model, involving charge infrastructure presence, attractiveness of corresponding charge station type and charge process necessity. Y1 - 2021 SN - 978-3-8007-5651-3 SP - 254 EP - 260 PB - VDE-Verlag ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Kraus, Hermann A1 - Brückl, Oliver ED - Schulz, Detlef T1 - Concept for the Use of an Automated Network-Planning in the Distribution Grid Level with Coordination of Various Grid Expansion Measures T2 - NEIS 2019 : Conference on Sustainable Energy Supply and Energy Storage Systems, Hamburg 19.09.2019 - 20.09.2019 N2 - In this thesis, a concept for the automated use of network planning processes, which is part of the decision support system developed in the framework of the EU project CrossEnergy, is presented. This publication focuses on the automatic processing of input data and subsequent network modeling as well as the coordination of network extension measures for the systematic solution of static voltage and current problems. Different variants are calculated in order to be able to compare the design technologies. KW - Eingabedaten KW - Entscheidungsunterstützungssystem KW - Konstruktionstechnik KW - Netzausbau KW - Netzmodell KW - Spannung (elektrisch) Y1 - 2019 UR - http://www.vde-verlag.de/proceedings-de/565152022.html SN - 978-3-8007-5152-5 SP - 161 EP - 165 ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Kraus, Hermann A1 - Brückl, Oliver T1 - Use and Programmatic Extension of PowerFactory for the Implementation of Automated Network Planning at the Distribution Grid Level T2 - 2020 10th International Conference on Advanced Computer Information Technologies (ACIT): 16-18 Sept. 2020 N2 - In this paper it is presented how the network calculation program PowerFactory is used to implement automated network planning algorithms. PowerFactory’s internal functions and data sets are discussed and it is shown how the functions and data sets have been extended by specially developed scripts to enable the automation of network planning steps. Finally, the methodology applied to calculate grid use cases is briefly discussed. KW - automated grid planning KW - Current measurement KW - distribution grid KW - grid data handling KW - Load flow KW - Load modeling KW - Loading KW - Planning KW - Power cables KW - PowerFactory KW - Reactive power Y1 - 2020 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1109/ACIT49673.2020.9208900 SP - 731 EP - 736 PB - IEEE ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Rauch, Johannes A1 - Brückl, Oliver T1 - Achieving Optimal Reactive Power Compensation in Distribution Grids by Using Industrial Compensation Systems JF - Electricity N2 - This paper presents a method for integrating industrial consumers owning compensation systems as alternative reactive power sources into grid operating processes. In remuneration, they receive a market-based provision of reactive power. The aim is to analyze the potential of reactive power compensation systems of industrial companies connected to medium-voltage (10 kV–30 kV) AC grids in order to increase the reactive power ability of distribution grids. Measurement methods and reactive power potential results of six industrial companies are presented to characterize the amount and temporal availability of their reactive power potential. The presented approach for using the decentralized reactive power potential is a centralized reactive power control method and is based on optimal power flow (OPF) calculations. An optimization algorithm based on linear programming is used to coordinate a reactive power retrieval tuned to the actual demand. The influencing quantities are the current grid status (voltage and load flow capacity reserves at grid nodes and power lines) and the current reactive power potential of the reactive power sources. The compensation impact of six measured industrial companies on an exemplary medium-voltage grid is shown by an application example. KW - Blindleistung KW - Blindleistungsmanagement KW - Industriebetriebe KW - Optimal Power Flow KW - Reactive Power Y1 - 2023 U6 - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:bvb:898-opus4-59139 N1 - Corresponding author: Johannes Rauch VL - 4 IS - 1 SP - 78 EP - 95 PB - MDPI CY - Basel ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Rauch, Johannes A1 - Brückl, Oliver A1 - Engel, Bernd ED - Schulz, Detlef T1 - Analysis and optimization of the steady state voltage deviation demand for reactive power planning using installed reactive power sources T2 - NEIS 2022; Conference on Sustainable Energy Supply and Energy Storage Systems, 26-27 September 2022, Hamburg N2 - The provision of reactive power is one option for maintaining the grid voltage, that is defined as an ancillary service in Germany. This paper presents an approach for determining deficient voltage deviation demands within an electrical grid for long term reactive power planning investigations. In contrast to previous approaches, which evaluate the Q-behavior of extended ward elements or grid assets, voltage deviations are analyzed bus-specifically. So further reactive power planning investigations are able to scale and optimize additional reactive power sources directly on planning voltage limits using load flow sensitivity techniques. The focus lies on the analysis of the steady state demand at base case conditions. Therefore, a grid planning process is conceptualized. An optimal power flow algorithm based on Differential Evolution is used for an optimal reactive power dispatch of installed reactive power sources, e. g. reactive power compensation systems or (renewable) energy sources to minimize the total voltage deviation according to voltage limits of Transmission System Operators planning principles. Methodological and processuals specifications as well as an application use case with an exemplary transmission system are presented in this paper. KW - Reactive Power KW - Reactiver Power Planning KW - Voltage Control KW - Optimal Power Flow KW - Differential Evolution Y1 - 2022 UR - https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10048083 SN - 978-3-8007-5983-5 SN - 2510-6902 SP - 175 EP - 182 PB - VDE-Verlag CY - Berlin ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Schweiberer, Philipp A1 - Rauch, Johannes A1 - Brückl, Oliver ED - Schulz, Detlef T1 - Long-term analysis of industrial reactive power potentials with consideration of plant-internal grid restrictions using the example of an industrial plant in a distribution grid T2 - NEIS 2022; Conference on Sustainable Energy Supply and Energy Storage Systems, 26-27 September 2022, Hamburg N2 - Since conventional generation plants provide a considerable share of reactive power but are gradually being shut down due to energy transition, leading to power deficits at the transmission grid level, new concepts for the supply of reactive power must be developed. As one possibility for the latter, industrial plants in the distribution grid are considered suitable, as their reactive power potentials can contribute to voltage maintenance and thus to a grid- or system-serving behavior. In this paper, the determination of reactive power potentials provided by industrial compensation systems (ICS) is presented. An industrial plant in the medium voltage grid, with three installed ICSs, is investigated. The potentials are determined and described based on their time characteristics, which provide information about the occurrence and distribution of inductive and capacitive potentials. A grid simulation of the investigated industrial grid is used to analyze the effects of retrieving the reactive power potentials regarding equipment utilizations and voltage limits. KW - Reactive Power KW - Reactive Power Potentials KW - Industrial plant KW - Voltage Stability KW - Long term analysis Y1 - 2022 UR - https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10048065 SN - 978-3-8007-5983-5 SN - 2510-6902 SP - 51 EP - 56 PB - VDE-Verlag CY - Berlin ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Hinterreiter, Marion A1 - Brückl, Oliver A1 - Rauch, Johannes ED - Schulz, Detlef T1 - Methodology for long-term reactive power forecasts of medium-voltage grids T2 - NEIS 2025 : Conference on Sustainable Energy Supply and Energy Storage Systems, Hamburg, September 15 – 16, 2025 N2 - Understanding and assessing the long-term behavior of reactive power is crucial for power system planning and invest-ment decisions. This is particularly growing relevant for the lower voltage-grid levels, which are gaining importance due to significant changes in grid behavior, operational strategies, energy generation and consumption patterns. Currently, standardized methodologies for forecasting reactive power in medium-voltage grids are lacking, creating a gap in research and practical applications. To optimize grid investments and expansions, informed decisions based on reliable research and accurate forecasts are essential. This paper presents a methodology for long-term reactive power forecasting in me-dium-voltage grids, introducing a new approach to account for low- and medium-voltage grid interactions while address-ing common challenges like limited available grid data and scenario framework definition. The aim of the forecast is the future reactive power behaviour of a medium-voltage-grid at the high-voltage side of the high-voltage to medium-voltage transformer. The medium-voltage-level is modelled using a grid model approach, while low-voltage grids are being mod-elled using generic distribution grids. A 209-bus medium-voltage-grid model is used as an application example and to provide two exemplary use cases for a reactive power forecast for 2045. KW - reactive power KW - forecasting KW - long-term KW - medium-voltage level KW - grid level interaction Y1 - 2025 SN - 978-3-8007-6633-8 SP - 218 EP - 223 PB - VDE Verlag ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Stadler, Andreas A1 - Kraus, Hermann A1 - Brückl, Oliver ED - Technische Universität München, T1 - Proposing an Optimization Model for a techno-economic Evaluation of Energy Storage Systems T2 - PESS 2025 – IEEE Power and Energy Student Summit, October 08 – 10, 2025 in Munich, Germany N2 - During the global energy crisis in 2022, electricity prices increased drastically. This lead, together with an overall higher price volatility to possibly higher electrical energy storage system (ESS) profitability. To test if the investment in an ESS can now be more profitable, an approach for a techno-economic evaluation of ESS is presented in this paper, using an optimization algorithm to determine the optimal way of covering a load flow profile with electricity trading products on the electricity market with and without the use of an energy storage system. The cost differences between using or not using the storage system are assumed to be the profits of the ESS, which must exceed the (interest-bearing) investment costs over its lifetime. The correct way of operation of the optimization model is validated and several storage sizes and capacities as well as several years of the electricity market data was analyzed, once with a perfect forecast of all prices of the electricity trading products and once with a forecast based on the previous years purchasing strategy. The results show that, using the prognosis and a 2 % p.a. interest rate, only the storage combinations for 2.5 MWh/ 2.5 MW and 1 MWh/ 1 MW show profitability in 2023, whereas 2017 and 2020 show no profitability. KW - energy storage systems KW - techno economic evaluation KW - electricity trading KW - optimization KW - ess profitability Y1 - 2025 SN - 978-3-8007-6656-7 SP - 97 EP - 102 PB - VDE ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Hinterreiter, Marion A1 - Brückl, Oliver A1 - Rauch, Johannes ED - Technische Universität München, T1 - Challenges and Approaches for Long-Term Reactive Power Forecasting in Power Systems T2 - PESS 2025 – IEEE Power and Energy Student Summit, October 08 – 10, 2025 in Munich, Germany N2 - The transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources is driving profound changes across all voltage levels of the electrical grid, altering active power (P) as well as reactive power (Q) behavior. This transformation involves a shift from predominantly top-down, unidirectional electricity flows to bidirectional and increasingly complex flow patterns, fundamentally altering the operation and utilization of power systems. Many countries are already reporting notable changes in their transmission grid Q. This can lead to increased costs for grid expansion and compensation equipment, as well as grid losses. To minimize these losses and ensure grid stability and efficiency, understanding and forecasting Q long-term becomes essential. This paper addresses the challenges of long-term (1-20 years) Q forecasting in general by analyzing Q behavior in grids, the main influencing grid parameters, and reviewing existing forecasting approaches. It evaluates the applicability of these approaches and highlights current research gaps and trends. By focusing on this underexplored area, the paper aims to support the development of more advanced and reliable long-term Q forecasting techniques. KW - reactive power KW - forecasting KW - long-term KW - network models Y1 - 2025 SN - 978-3-8007-6656-7 SP - 109 EP - 114 PB - VDE Verlag ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Lambert, Jerry A1 - Kraus, Hermann A1 - Doepfert, Markus A1 - He, Miaomiao A1 - Gschossmann, David A1 - Ceruti, Amedeo A1 - Nemeth, Isabell A1 - Brückl, Oliver A1 - Hamacher, Thomas A1 - Spliethoff, Hartmut T1 - Assessing the techno-economic impact of district heating on electrical distribution grid reinforcements JF - Advances in Applied Energy N2 - Enhanced sector coupling across electricity, mobility, and heating sectors leads to higher efforts for distribution grid upgrades. Based on a case study, this paper evaluates the role of district heating networks in reducing electrical distribution grid reinforcements and compares their economic viability against a building-specific heat supply using heat pumps. A detailed energy system model is used to analyze two building energy renovation scenarios: a business-as-usual scenario with a 1 % annual renovation rate and an ambitious scenario with a rate of 2 %. Using a two-step optimization, the impact of different district heating network penetration levels on the distribution grid is evaluated, followed by an ex-post analysis to incorporate a simultaneity factor into district heating networks. Overall, district heating networks can reduce distribution grid reinforcements, but the associated savings alone do not justify their construction, particularly in the ambitious renovation scenario. In the business-as-usual scenario, a district heating network can reduce reinforcement costs by up to 71 %. However, in the ambitious scenario, grid reinforcements are already reduced due to lower heat peak demand, and the maximal reinforcement cost savings only amount to 35 %. Compared economically, district heating networks are cost-competitive with building-specific heating only in the business-as-usual scenario, up to a heat supply share of 70 % and in the ambitious scenario, up to 40 %. In both scenarios, a district heating network can be a robust solution to lower macroeconomic costs for a carbon-neutral heat supply. KW - Energy system optimization KW - Distribution grid KW - Grid reinforcement KW - District heating KW - Benchmark Y1 - 2025 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adapen.2025.100251 SN - 2666-7924 VL - 20 PB - Elsevier ER -