Intelligent Volt/Var Control System

Part 1 – Video (Due May 10th):
Create a power point slides with script for me to record a video explaining the Volt-Var Control (VVC) method we plan to use. The video should introduce the problem, explain the chosen control or optimization approach (e.g., MATPOWER, DistFlow, or Differential Evolution), and include visuals or diagrams.
The purpose of this video is to receive feedback from the instructor, which we will then reflect on and address in the final report.

Part 2 – Report with runnable Matlab codes (Due May 25th):
Write a technical report where the selected VVC method is applied to a test distribution system (e.g., IEEE feeder in MATPOWER). The task includes formulating the VVC problem, solving it (static case only, no time-series), analyzing the results, and discussing system performance. The feedback received from Part 1 must be mentioned and responded to in the report.

**Resources Provided (for use as needed):**

MATPOWER 7.0 + Manual

DistFlow model (CPLEX)

Differential Evolution Solver

Several relevant research papers on VVC

Other optional solvers/tools (e.g., MONAA, NAA)

All necessary files and references will be shared.