Journal article
The Future Role of Human Operators in Highly Automated Electric Power Systems
Energy System Management, Center for Electric Power and Energy, Centers, Technical University of Denmark1
Center for Electric Power and Energy, Centers, Technical University of Denmark2
Department of Electrical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark3
Ilmenau University of Technology4
ABB Corporate Research5
Distributed Energy Resources, Center for Electric Power and Energy, Centers, Technical University of Denmark6
In the wake of the widespread deployment of Renewable Energy Sources (RESs) and the introduction of other distributed energy technologies, the grid exhibits faster and more intricate dynamics. A lot of attention is therefore being put on automated grid management systems, which entail a shift in the role and tasks of human operators in the Control Rooms (CRs).
Given the rapid pace of development, the question ultimately arises if human guidance is necessary at all to safely operate the grid. This work investigates the prospective role of the human operators in CRs under consideration of cognitive challenges in highly automated power systems, aiming to maintain safe and efficient grid operation.
A review on relevant literature casts light on the scope of influence of automated grid management systems, the operational states of power system that will still require human assistance, as well as activities and interactions. Finally, recommendations on the design of Decision Support Systems (DSS) supporting humans in their future role are provided.
| Language: | English |
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| Year: | 2019 |
| Pages: | 105883 |
| ISSN: | 18732046 and 03787796 |
| Types: | Journal article |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.epsr.2019.105883 |
| ORCIDs: | Prostejovsky, Alexander Maria , Marinelli, Mattia and Heussen, Kai |
