Adaptive Robust Planner-Attacker-Operator Model Against Multistage Uncertain Malicious Attacks for Power Systems With Volatile Wind Power

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Authors: Min Du, Xin Zhang, Josep M. Guerrero
Cited by: 8
References: 28

Abstract

Line hardening is regarded as a critical defense measure against malicious attacks in power systems. However, this defense strategy often ignores the uncertainty and multistage nature of malicious attacks. Moreover, with high wind power penetration in power system operation, the inherent volatility of wind power may compromise the performance of the defense strategy against malicious attacks. To address such issues, this article proposes an adaptive robust planner-attacker-operator (AR-PAO) model that accounts for both volatile wind power and multistage uncertain malicious attacks within a line hardening framework. A novel solution algorithm is then developed to solve the AR-PAO model for the optimal defense strategy, in which it improves computational efficiency. Comparative simulation results on two IEEE Reliability Test Systems validate the effectiveness of the proposed approach.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Smart Grid Security and Resilience Power System Optimization and Stability HVDC Systems and Fault Protection

Publication details

Journal / source
IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics
Publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Volume
22
Issue
6
Pages
5378–5389
Publication date
18 March 2026
Language
EN