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5 papers

math.OC2025

Vulnerability Analysis Evaluating Bilevel Optimal Power Flow Approaches for Multiple Load Cases

Eric Tönges, Martin Braun, Philipp Härtel

This work presents two methodologies to enhance vulnerability assessment in power systems using bilevel attacker-defender network interdiction models. First, we introduce a systema…

math.OC2025

Vulnerability-Based Optimal Grid Defense Strategies for Enhancing Cyber-Physical Energy System Resilience

Eric Tönges, Martin Braun, Philipp Härtel

An approach is proposed to identify optimal asset protection strategies based on vulnerability assessment outcomes. Traditional bilevel attacker-defender models emphasize worst-cas…

math.OC2025

A Computationally Efficient Method for Solving Mixed-Integer AC Optimal Power Flow Problems

Johannes Heid, Nils Bornhorst, Eric Tönges +3

Stepwise controllable devices, such as switched capacitors or stepwise controllable loads and generators, transform the nonconvex AC optimal power flow (AC-OPF) problem into a nonc…

math.OC2025

Bilevel Optimization for Improved Flexibility Aggregation Models of Electric Vehicle Fleets

Philipp Härtel, Michael von Bonin

Electric vehicle (EV) fleets are expected to become an increasingly important source of flexibility for power system operations. However, accurately capturing the flexibility poten…

eess.SY2025

Energy Security and Resilience: Reviewing Concepts and Advancing Planning Perspectives for Transforming Integrated Energy Systems

Richard Schmitz, Franziska Flachsbarth, Leonie Sara Plaga +2

Recent events, including the pandemic, geopolitical conflicts, supply chain disruptions, and climate change impacts, have exposed the critical need to ensure energy security and re…