An overview on application of complex network theory in power system analysis

In this paper, firstly the necessity of applying complex network theory is expounded in both demand and applicability; secondly, according to the architecture of its theoretical system, its application results are logically divided into three parts, i.e., the research on network structure, the associated studies on network structure and network performance and the synthetical application research; finally, through the survey on the research, the summary of experience and the analysis of dilemma, the research prospect of complex network theory is previewed, and several suggestions on the research on complex power grid under new environment are put forward. ©, 2014, Chinese Society of Astronautics. All right1 reserved.