This paper develops a multidimensional evaluation framework for AC/DC strength balance, suggesting strategies to improve grid stability implications.
With the maturation of ultra-high-voltage direct current (UHVDC) technology, DC grids are taking on a more critical role in power systems. However, their impact on AC grids has become more pronounced, particularly in terms of frequency, short-circuit current level, and power flow control capabilities, which also affects the power supply reliability of the receiving-end grid. To comprehensively evaluate the balance between AC and DC strength at the receiving-end, this paper proposes a multidimensional assessment system that covers grid strength and operational security under various operating conditions. Furthermore, a rationality evaluation model for the AC/DC strong–weak balance relationship is developed based on the entropy weight method, forming a complete evaluation framework for assessing the AC/DC strong–weak balance in the receiving-end power grid. Finally, to address strength imbalances in grid, a structural optimization method for the receiving-end grid is designed by combining network decoupling techniques with modular multilevel converter-based HVDC (MMC–HVDC), serving as a strategy for enhancing grid stability. The proposed strategy is validated through simulations in a typical test system using PSD-BPA, demonstrating its effectiveness in optimizing power flow characteristics, improving system stability, reducing the risk of short-circuit current overloads and large-scale blackouts, and maintaining efficient system operation.
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