A Review of Research on Optimal Scheduling of Smart Grids

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jes.202502311

Author(s)

Yuhan Ji

Affiliation(s)

School of Intelligent Manufacturing, Nanyang Institute of Technology, Nanyang, Henan, China

Abstract

Against the background of energy structure transformation and the advancement of power system intellectualization, optimal scheduling has become a key technical means to ensure the safe, economical, and efficient operation of smart grids. This paper systematically combs the research status in the field of smart grid optimal scheduling, including the key technology system, classification of scheduling models, comparison of evaluation methods, existing challenges, research shortcomings, and future development directions. It is expected to provide references for relevant research and applications and contribute to the continuous development and engineering application of this technology.

Keywords

Smart Grid; Optimal Scheduling; Review

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