Abstract
Distribution system operators (DSOs) face new challenges due to the growing installation of solar panels. In Switzerland, DSOs play a reactive role, ensuring that customers are able to install their photovoltaic panels (PV) while maintaining the quality of service on the network. This article presents an innovative approach that enables the DSOs to play a more proactive role in the transition of the energy system in Switzerland. With the presented tool, DSOs are able to digitally analyse the network for different scenarios, evaluate for each customer the potential of installing solar panels on their roof and automatically identify the optimal settings for the future PV installations, in order to permit customers to achieve a higher profitability and reduce the required network-investment costs. Even though the presented optimal settings could constrain the overall PV potential in the future, the inclusion of new technologies, such as heat pumps, batteries or electric cars, will allow larger installations to reach optimal profitable levels and therefore increase the overall PV generation.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
