Abstract

With the increasing demand for data processing, integrating small and medium-sized data centers into distribution networks has become a strategic necessity. This paper investigates the hosting capacity of distribution networks for data center integration and identifies key physical constraints that determine maximum penetration. Results show that the data center hosting capacity of upstream buses is primarily limited by line current carrying capacity, while their integration at downstream buses is strictly constrained by node voltage deviation margins. This study also evaluates the enhancement effects of multi-source flexible resources, including battery energy storage systems (BESS), diesel generator (DG), and static synchronous compensators (STATCOM). Sensitivity analysis results indicate that the deployment of these facilities can significantly expand small and medium-sized data center hosting capacity of power distribution systems.

Index Terms

Battery energy storage system, Data center, Distribution network, Diesel generator, Hosting capacity, Optimization, Static synchronous compensator.

Cite this paper:

Linhan Fang and Xingpeng Li, “Coordinated Enhancement of Data Center Hosting Capacity using Flexible Resources”, arXiv, Mar. 2026.