# Optimal Distributed Feedback Voltage Control under Limited Reactive Power

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/1810.11121 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/1810.11121/

## Key facts

- Cited by 2 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- First posted on arXiv 25 Oct 2018.

## Built on by (most cited first, 2 of 2)

- [Reinforcement Learning for Selective Key Applications in Power Systems: Recent Advances and Future Challenges](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2102.01168/) (2021)
- [Reinforcement Learning for Battery Energy Storage Dispatch augmented with Model-based Optimizer](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2109.01659/) (2021)

## Abstract (arXiv)

In this paper, we propose a distributed voltage control in power distribution networks through reactive power compensation. The proposed control can (i) operate in a distributed fashion where each bus makes its decision based on local voltage measurements and communication with neighboring buses, (ii) always satisfy the reactive power capacity constraint, (iii) drive the voltage magnitude into an acceptable range, and (iv) minimize an operational cost. We also perform various numerical case studies to demonstrate the effectiveness and robustness of the controller using the nonlinear power flow model.