Abstract
An optimal dispatching strategy for a multi-source complementary power generation system taking source−load uncertainty into account is proposed, in order to address the effects of large-scale intermittent renewable energy consumption and power load instability on power grid dispatching. The uncertainty problem is first converted into common situations for study, such as load power forecasting and solar and wind power. The backward scenario reduction and Latin hypercube sampling techniques are used to create these common situations. Based on this, a multi-timescale coordinated optimum scheduling control method for a multi-source complementary power generation system taking the demand response into account is presented, and the optimal operation of a wind−PV−thermal-pumped storage hybrid system is examined. The time-of-use power price optimizes the electrical load in the day-ahead pricing mode, and the two types of demand response loads are selected in the day-ahead scheduling. Second, the lowest system operating cost and the minimal day-ahead and intra-day adjustment of each source are established as the optimization targets in the day-ahead and intra-day phases of the multi-timescale coordinated scheduling model of the multi-source complementary system. The example study demonstrates that the scheduling strategy may increase the amount of renewable energy consumed, minimize load fluctuations, increase system stability, and further reduce operating expenses, proving the viability and efficiency of the suggested strategy.