Power Generation Technology ›› 2025, Vol. 46 ›› Issue (5): 977-985.DOI: 10.12096/j.2096-4528.pgt.24005

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Q-Learning-Based Method for Distribution Layer Partitioning and Grid Planning in Hybrid Centralized-Distributed Networks

Wei WANG1, Yun XIONG1, Pengzhen ZHAO2, Ning XIE2, Xiang JIN1, Zhengyang WANG1   

  1. 1.Lianyungang Power Supply Company, State Grid Jiangsu Electric Power Co. , Ltd. , Lianyungang 222000, Jiangsu Province, China
    2.School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Minhang District, Shanghai 200241, China
  • Received:2024-01-08 Revised:2024-05-08 Published:2025-10-31 Online:2025-10-23
  • Supported by:
    National Key R&D Program of China(2020YFB2104500)

Abstract:

Objectives To improve the research on distribution layer partitioning and grid planning in hybrid centralized-distributed networks, this study fully considers various factors such as the requirements of hybrid centralized-distributed networks and proposes a method for distribution layer partitioning and network planning based on Q-learning. Methods The method addresses issues such as directed and undirected transitions, grid connectivity, and multi-factor classification during the training process. The Reward and Agent are improved based on the different requirements of the two stages: distribution layer partitioning and grid planning. This makes the model more comprehensive by incorporating more elements and is verified through simulations using actual power grid data. Results Compared to traditional grid planning methods, the hybrid centralized-distributed planning scheme using this method provides better economic efficiency while ensuring a certain level of reliability. Conclusions The proposed method demonstrates significant application value in distribution networks with high renewable energy penetration, providing a novel idea and technical approach for the planning and design of hybrid centralized-distributed networks.

Key words: distribution network, hybrid centralized-distributed form, distribution layer partitioning, grid planning, reinforcement learning, agent, machine learning

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