EURO 2025 Leeds
Abstract Submission

1713. Leveraging similarities in Grid Topologies for Learning in Power Systems

Invited abstract in session WD-49: Advances in Conic Optimization and Applications, stream Conic and polynomial optimization.

Wednesday, 14:30-16:00
Room: Parkinson B10

Authors (first author is the speaker)

1. Tim Graulich
DTU Management, Technical University of Denmark
2. Marie Münster
DTU Management Engineering, Technical University of Denmark
3. Bissan Ghaddar
Ivey Business School
4. Rasmus Bramstoft
Technical University of Denmark

Abstract

The optimal power flow (OPF) problem, particularly the alternating current formulation (AC-OPF), is fundamental to the operation of electricity grids. However, it presents a significant computational challenge due to its non-linear and non-convex nature. In recent years, machine learning (ML) has gained attention as a promising tool for enhancing the efficiency of solving the AC-OPF problem. While many studies focus on improving the predictive performance of these ML models, a frequently remaining caveat is the fixed topology requirement for these techniques. Thus, whenever the grid topology changes, new training samples need to be generated, and the models retrained. An expensive process, especially for large systems.

This study aims to investigate the potential of identifying similarities between different grid topologies, especially common generator characteristics, to improve the adaptive performance of ML methods. This research seeks to reduce the issue of the fixed topology requirement, remaining in many proposed ML solutions and ultimately enhance the decision-making process for power grid operations.

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Status: accepted


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