Multi-Timescale Cooperative Voltage Control Method for New Power Systems Under Sandstorm Weather

Abstract

To address the challenges of rapid voltage fluctuations and operational economy in new power systems with high wind power integration under sandstorm weather, this paper proposes a multi-timescale cooperative voltage control strategy for new power systems. On the second-level timescale, a discrete state-space model of wind turbines and reactive power devices is established considering sudden wind speed changes. Model predictive control (MPC) is then used to rapidly calculate the optimal reactive power references for wind turbines, static var generator (SVG), and on-load tap changer (OLTC), thereby effectively ensuring rapid stabilization of the grid-connection point voltage. On the minute-level timescale, a two-stage topology reconfiguration method is adopted. A feasible radial network is first generated through a sequential switch opening strategy, followed by iterative optimization via a switch exchange strategy. This approach rapidly identifies the optimal switch configuration to minimize network losses and improve operational economy. Simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed strategy in voltage regulation and loss reduction, highlighting its capability to enhance the robustness of new power systems under sandstorm weather.