Stability and Performance of Online Feedback Optimization for Distribution Grid Flexibility

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Main Authors: Klein-Helmkamp, Florian, Möllemann, Tina, Zettl, Irina, Ulbig, Andreas
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Published: 2025
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author Klein-Helmkamp, Florian
Möllemann, Tina
Zettl, Irina
Ulbig, Andreas
author_facet Klein-Helmkamp, Florian
Möllemann, Tina
Zettl, Irina
Ulbig, Andreas
contents The integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) into sub-transmission systems has enabled new opportunities for flexibility provision in ancillary services such as frequency and voltage support, as well as congestion management. This paper investigates the stability and performance of Online Feedback Optimization (OFO) controllers in ensuring reliable flexibility provision. A hierarchical control architecture is proposed, emphasizing safe transitions between system states within the Feasible Operating Region (FOR). We evaluate the controller's stability and performance through simulations of transitions to the vertices of the FOR, analyzing the impact of tuning parameters. The study demonstrates that controller stability is sensitive to parameter tuning, particularly gain and sensitivity approximations. Results demonstrate that improper tuning can lead to oscillatory or unstable behavior, highlighting the need for systematic parameter selection to ensure reliable operation across the full flexibility range.
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spellingShingle Stability and Performance of Online Feedback Optimization for Distribution Grid Flexibility
Klein-Helmkamp, Florian
Möllemann, Tina
Zettl, Irina
Ulbig, Andreas
Systems and Control
The integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) into sub-transmission systems has enabled new opportunities for flexibility provision in ancillary services such as frequency and voltage support, as well as congestion management. This paper investigates the stability and performance of Online Feedback Optimization (OFO) controllers in ensuring reliable flexibility provision. A hierarchical control architecture is proposed, emphasizing safe transitions between system states within the Feasible Operating Region (FOR). We evaluate the controller's stability and performance through simulations of transitions to the vertices of the FOR, analyzing the impact of tuning parameters. The study demonstrates that controller stability is sensitive to parameter tuning, particularly gain and sensitivity approximations. Results demonstrate that improper tuning can lead to oscillatory or unstable behavior, highlighting the need for systematic parameter selection to ensure reliable operation across the full flexibility range.
title Stability and Performance of Online Feedback Optimization for Distribution Grid Flexibility
topic Systems and Control
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.13280