A Distribution Network Operational Situation Perception Technology Based on Graph Convolutional Neural Network-Enhanced Digital Twin Model

Authors

  • Yipeng Liu Electric Power Research Institute, CSG, Guangzhou 510663, Guangdong, China
  • Hao Bai Electric Power Research Institute, CSG, Guangzhou 510663, Guangdong, China
  • Wei Li Electric Power Research Institute, CSG, Guangzhou 510663, Guangdong, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13052/dgaej2156-3306.4123

Keywords:

Graph convolution neural network, digital twin model, distribution network, operation, situational perception

Abstract

Currently, traditional monitoring methods based on physical models and SCADA static data struggle to achieve real-time insight, trend prediction, and proactive early warning of system operational states. To accurately perceive the operational situation and locate faults in distribution networks, this study introduces a distribution network operational situation perception approach grounded in graph convolutional neural network-enhanced digital twin model. This method enhances the traditional digital twin model with graph convolutional neural networks to achieve accurate positioning and fault analysis of distribution network operational situations. The research findings demonstrate that, compared to the traditional random forest algorithm, the new method improves positioning accuracy by approximately 10.5%. Meanwhile, the average positioning error of the new method is reduced by about 3.4 compared to the traditional random forest algorithm. Furthermore, using a single graph convolutional neural network results in a 7.5% decrease in positioning accuracy and a 2.1 increase in positioning error compared to the improved model proposed in this study. Stability testing shows that when the learning rate is set to 0.0003 or 0.0005, the accuracy of the model reaches 98% after 100 iterations of training. The robustness verification shows that under the interference scenario of injecting 2% false data, the accuracy, recall, F1 score, and precision of the model remain above 98%. Thus, employing the new improved model can significantly enhance the fault positioning accuracy for distribution network operational situations. This holds considerable research significance for achieving effective operational situation perception and positioning in distribution networks.

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Author Biographies

Yipeng Liu, Electric Power Research Institute, CSG, Guangzhou 510663, Guangdong, China

Yipeng Liu (October 1998–), male, graduated from Wuhan University with a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering. After graduation, I worked as an engineer at Southern Power Grid Science Research Institute Co., Ltd. My current research direction is engaged in the operation and simulation of distribution networks.

Hao Bai, Electric Power Research Institute, CSG, Guangzhou 510663, Guangdong, China

Hao Bai (July 1987–), male, graduated from Huazhong University of Science and Technology with a PhD in Electrical Engineering. After graduation, I worked as a senior engineer at Southern Power Grid Science Research Institute Co., Ltd. My current research direction is engaged in the planning and operation of distribution networks.

Wei Li, Electric Power Research Institute, CSG, Guangzhou 510663, Guangdong, China

Wei Li (October 1993–), male, graduated from Tsinghua University with a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering. After graduation, I worked as an intermediate engineer at Southern Power Grid Science Research Institute Co., Ltd. My current research direction is engaged in the operation and control of distribution networks.

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2026-04-05

How to Cite

Liu, Y. ., Bai, H. ., & Li, W. . (2026). A Distribution Network Operational Situation Perception Technology Based on Graph Convolutional Neural Network-Enhanced Digital Twin Model. Distributed Generation &Amp; Alternative Energy Journal, 41(02), 301–326. https://doi.org/10.13052/dgaej2156-3306.4123

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Renewable Power & Energy Systems