Power Grid Congestion Management via Topology Optimization with AlphaZero

Understand

The energy sector is facing rapid changes in the transition towards clean renewable sources.

• However, the growing share of volatile, fluctuating renewable generation such as wind or solar energy has already led to an increase in power grid congestion and network security concerns.
• Grid operators mitigate these by modifying either generation or demand (redispatching, curtailment, flexible loads).
• Unfortunately, redispatching of fossil generators leads to excessive grid operation costs and higher emissions, which is in direct opposition to the decarbonization of the energy sector.