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High penetrations of photovoltaic (PV) systems can cause severe voltage quality problems in distribution networks. This paper proposes a distributed control strategy based on the dynamic formation of coalitions to coordinate a large number…
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A simple and robust electrode insulation technique that can withstand a voltage as high as $\mathrm{1000~V}$, which is equivalent to an electric field strength of $\sim 1MV/m$ across a $\mathrm{10~\mu m}$ channel filled with an electrolyte…