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Area of Science:

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Network Theory
  • Energy Systems

Background:

  • The global energy transition necessitates significant power grid expansion to integrate renewable energy sources and enhance grid robustness.
  • Grid extensions, while intended to improve reliability, may paradoxically lead to reduced system performance and increased blackout risks, a phenomenon known as Braess' paradox.
  • Braess' paradox has been theoretically modeled but lacked empirical validation in realistically scaled AC power grids.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To experimentally demonstrate Braess' paradox in an AC power grid.
  • To investigate the constraints Braess' paradox imposes on large-scale grid extension projects.
  • To develop a topological theory for predicting Braessian grid extensions based on network structure.

Main Methods:

  • Experimental setup simulating an AC power grid to demonstrate Braess' paradox.
  • Development of a topological theory to identify the underlying mechanisms of the paradox.
  • Network analysis to predict potential Braessian grid configurations.

Main Results:

  • Successful experimental demonstration of Braess' paradox in an AC power grid.
  • Identification of network topological features that predict Braessian grid extensions.
  • Quantification of how grid extensions can negatively impact overall system performance.

Conclusions:

  • Braess' paradox is a relevant phenomenon in practical AC power grid extensions.
  • The developed topological theory provides a method to anticipate and prevent unsuitable grid infrastructures.
  • Findings offer practical guidelines for the systemic planning of robust and efficient grid extensions during the energy transition.