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A Physics-Constrained Graph Generative Adversarial Network for Augmenting Scarce Voltage Violation Scenarios in Distribution Networks

  • Siying Chen*
  • , Qi Cao
  • , Wenzheng Li
  • , Haipeng Xie
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • School of Electrical Engineering

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Abstract

The proliferation of distributed energy resources is creating significant voltage stability challenges for power distribution networks. However, the scarcity of real-world data on rare but critical voltage violation events hampers the development of robust AI-based risk assessment models. To address this data scarcity and imbalance, this paper proposes a novel Physics-Constrained Graph Generative Adversarial Network (PCG-GAN). The framework introduces a topology-aware Wasserstein critic that leverages Graph Convolutional Networks (GCNs) to learn the grid's structural dependencies. This is combined with a physics-informed loss function that enforces compliance with power flow equations. The generator architecture utilizes a conditional, perturbation-based mechanism to ensure stable training and targeted synthesis of specific voltage violation types. Validated on the IEEE 33-bus test system, the proposed PCG-GAN successfully generates high-fidelity, physically valid, and controllable risk scenarios, demonstrating its potential to enhance data-driven grid monitoring and security analysis.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2026 IEEE PES International Meeting, PES IM 2026
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9798331566456
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2026
Externally publishedYes
Event2026 IEEE PES International Meeting, PES IM 2026 - Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Duration: 18 Jan 202621 Jan 2026

Publication series

Name2026 IEEE PES International Meeting, PES IM 2026

Conference

Conference2026 IEEE PES International Meeting, PES IM 2026
Country/TerritoryHong Kong
CityHong Kong
Period18/01/2621/01/26

Keywords

  • Data augmentation
  • generative adversarial network (GAN)
  • graph convolutional networks (GCN)
  • physics-informed learning
  • power distribution systems
  • voltage violation

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