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Distribution System Planning: Introduction

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How should utilities adjust their distribution planning processes for a more dynamic system in the future?

Consider non-traditional investments equally with traditional ones (correct)
Only focus on traditional infrastructure investments
Avoid any grid modernization efforts
Ignore the growth of DER altogether

What is one of the important objectives of distribution system planning mentioned in the text?

Ignoring grid safety and reliability
Utilizing traditional assets efficiently (correct)
Increasing peak demand
Decreasing investments in DER

What potential role can electric vehicles (EVs) play in the energy system according to the text?

They will not be considered by utilities in their planning
They have no potential as energy storage resources
They will not affect load growth in the future
They could evolve into energy storage resources (correct)

What is emphasized as a crucial characteristic of modern distribution system planning processes?

Common elements despite different courses towards energy future (D) Signup and view all the answers

How can energy storage contribute to the electricity system according to the text?

It can provide balancing services and congestion relief (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is mentioned as a requirement for distribution system planning to maintain reliability?

Involving knowledge of system connectivity (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of distribution system planning?

To identify the correct place for investments to ensure capacity and reliability (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of load forecasting in distribution system planning?

To predict the expected loads based on historical data and known project developments (A) Signup and view all the answers

How have Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) impacted distribution system planning?

By serving as modifications to the load forecast, especially with low penetration levels (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key change in electricity demand that utilities are facing nowadays?

Transition from relatively inelastic demand to more responsive and dynamic demand (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the emerging model of distribution system planning, what are utilities increasingly relying on?

Smart grid technologies, demand management programs, and DERs (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why will utilities need to make changes in how they conduct distribution system planning in the future?

Due to an increasingly complex distribution grid and the need for managing DERs effectively (B) Signup and view all the answers

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