Flexible Distribution Grid Demonstrator (FLEDGE): Requirements and Software Architecture

Abstract

In the distribution grid, flexible resources are becoming an important tool to address challenges from uncertain renewable generation and increasing peak loads. To this end, there exists a need for a dedicated software framework to simulate the active distribution grid operation with flexible resources. The Flexible Distribution Grid Demonstrator (FLEDGE) is presented as a simulation tool which integrates active distribution grid operation with classic power flow studies. This paper outlines the requirements, software architecture and key capabilities of FLEDGE.