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Main Authors: Wu, Xian, van Schuppen, Jan H., Lin, Hai Xiang
Format: Preprint
Published: 2026
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Online Access:https://arxiv.org/abs/2601.06766
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author Wu, Xian
van Schuppen, Jan H.
Lin, Hai Xiang
author_facet Wu, Xian
van Schuppen, Jan H.
Lin, Hai Xiang
contents The growing integration of renewable energy sources into distribution networks poses significant challenges to frequency and voltage stability due to their intermittent nature and low-inertia dynamics. This paper proposes a multilevel control framework for a future decarbonized power system, using energy storage systems as power buffers to mitigate frequency and voltage fluctuations. A nonlinear interconnected model is formulated to characterize the complex dynamics across multiple levels of the distribution network. To reduce operational complexity and communication overhead of these dynamics, a distributed linear quadratic regulator control strategy is developed for information exchange in a bottom-up approach, where each level implements local feedback control within a short time horizon. Stability conditions for both open-loop and closed-loop systems are established using Lyapunov-based analysis. In addition, explicit performance bounds are derived to quantify the optimal difference between the proposed distributed strategy and the centralized control method, demonstrating the effectiveness of the proposed framework.
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spellingShingle Control and Stability of a Multilevel Power System for a Future Distribution Network
Wu, Xian
van Schuppen, Jan H.
Lin, Hai Xiang
Systems and Control
The growing integration of renewable energy sources into distribution networks poses significant challenges to frequency and voltage stability due to their intermittent nature and low-inertia dynamics. This paper proposes a multilevel control framework for a future decarbonized power system, using energy storage systems as power buffers to mitigate frequency and voltage fluctuations. A nonlinear interconnected model is formulated to characterize the complex dynamics across multiple levels of the distribution network. To reduce operational complexity and communication overhead of these dynamics, a distributed linear quadratic regulator control strategy is developed for information exchange in a bottom-up approach, where each level implements local feedback control within a short time horizon. Stability conditions for both open-loop and closed-loop systems are established using Lyapunov-based analysis. In addition, explicit performance bounds are derived to quantify the optimal difference between the proposed distributed strategy and the centralized control method, demonstrating the effectiveness of the proposed framework.
title Control and Stability of a Multilevel Power System for a Future Distribution Network
topic Systems and Control
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2601.06766