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Bernardo Silva completed the Integrated Master Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering at FEUP, specializing in energy systems. In 2014 he completed his PhD in Sustainable Energy Systems at FEUP / MIT Portugal. Since joining INESCTEC in March 2009, he has been involved in scientific projects and consulting in the area of integration of renewable sources in the electrical system as well as in the steady state and dynamic analysis of electrical systems. Since 2016 Portuguese representative on the Committee B4 (HVDC) of Cigré. Awards: Honorable Mention - 2009 REN Award - with the thesis of Master Winner of the APREN 2016 Award with the PhD thesis.

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2023

A Data-Driven Approach to Estimate the Flexibility Maps in Multiple TSO-DSO Connections

Authors
Silva, J; Sumaili, J; Silva, B; Carvalho, L; Retorta, F; Staudt, M; Miranda, V;

Publication
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON POWER SYSTEMS

Abstract
This paper presents a methodology to estimate flexibility existing on TSO-DSO borderline, for the cases where multiple TSO-DSO connections exist (meshed grids). To do so, the work conducted exploits previous developments regarding flexibility representation through the adoption of active and reactive power flexibility maps and extends the concept for the cases where multiple TSO-DSO connection exists, using data-driven approach to determine the equivalent impedance between TSO nodes, preserving the anonymity regarding sensitive grid information, such as the topology. This paper also provides numerical validation followed by real-world demonstration of the methodology proposed.

2020

Local Market for TSO and DSO Reactive Power Provision Using DSO Grid Resources

Authors
Retorta, F; Aguiar, J; Rezende, I; Villar, J; Silva, B;

Publication
ENERGIES

Abstract
This paper proposes a near to real-time local market to provide reactive power to the transmission system operator (TSO), using the resources connected to a distribution grid managed by a distribution system operator (DSO). The TSO publishes a requested reactive power profile at the TSO-DSO interface for each time-interval of the next delivery period, so that market agents (managing resources of the distribution grid) can prepare and send their bids accordingly. DSO resources are the first to be mobilized, and the remaining residual reactive power is supplied by the reactive power flexibility offered in the local reactive market. Complex bids (with non-curtailability conditions) are supported to provide flexible ways of bidding fewer flexible assets (such as capacitor banks). An alternating current (AC) optimal power flow (OPF) is used to clear the bids by maximizing the social welfare to supply the TSO required reactive power profile, subject to the DSO grid constraints. A rolling window mechanism allows a continuous dispatching of reactive power, and the possibility of adapting assigned schedules to real time constraints. A simplified TSO-DSO cost assignment of the flexible reactive power used is proposed to share for settlement purposes.

2019

Optimal bidding strategy for variable-speed pump storage in day-ahead and frequency restoration reserve markets

Authors
Filipe, J; Bessa, RJ; Moreira, C; Silva, B;

Publication
ENERGY SYSTEMS-OPTIMIZATION MODELING SIMULATION AND ECONOMIC ASPECTS

Abstract
Variable-speed pump power storage is an innovative large-scale technology that is being deployed across the world. In addition to price arbitrage and provision of downward replacement reserve, its operational flexibility enables the provision of frequency restoration reserve (FRR) both in turbine and pump modes. This work proposes a bidding optimization strategy for the participation in the FRR market. The proposed framework encompasses a medium-term module to optimally allocate the yearly natural water inflows, representation of electrical and hydraulic losses in the water inflow/power curves, as well as forecasting techniques to predict market prices and natural water inflows. Moreover, it does not assume prior knowledge of the amount of activated FRR capacity band. An evaluation module is also proposed to replicate the real operation of the power plant and enables an accurate calculation of the revenue. A comparison between fixed and variable-speed Pump storage power (PSP) units participating in the Iberian electricity market presented an increase in revenue of almost 12%. Due to the low liquidity of the FRR market in Portugal, and the considerable capacity of the PSP unit, under some specific situations, it might be necessary to cap the size of the FRR bid to decrease the difference between the expected and realized revenue.

2019

Handling Renewable Energy Variability and Uncertainty in Power System Operation

Authors
Bessa, R; Moreira, C; Silva, B; Matos, M;

Publication
Advances in Energy Systems

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2018

Testing of smart converters for grid-code compliance with power-hardware-in-the-loop

Authors
Ramos, JC; Aguiar, J; Rodrigues, J; Silva, B;

Publication
2018 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SMART ENERGY SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGIES (SEST)

Abstract
Using power-hardware-in-the-loop is a solution for testing the behavior of devices on an emulated grid, with greater flexibility and avoiding the introduction of disturbances or critical operating conditions in the utility grid. This paper highlights the implementation of such a setup, its challenges and the solutions to cope with its limitations. The emulated grid is then used for the experimental validation of a 10kVA converter, regarding fault-ride-through, dynamic reactive current support and frequency and voltage based droop control, leading to the identification of design improvement recommendations.

Supervised
thesis

2022

Provision of services for TSO through distribution resources in a local market

Author
Fábio Sester Retorta

Institution
UP-FEUP

2019

Fast Assessment of Dynamic Behavior Analysis with Evaluation of Minimum Synchronous Inertia to Improve Dynamic Security in Islanded Power Systems

Author
João Pedro da Silva Megre Barbosa

Institution
UP-FEUP