Mirzadeh, MinaMinaMirzadehStrunk, RobinRobinStrunkMatter, SophieSophieMatterBekker, IwoIwoBekkerMunderloh, MarcoMarcoMunderlohErckrath, TobiasTobiasErckrathHofmann, LutzLutzHofmannMertens, AxelAxelMertens2023-10-312023-10-312022https://publica.fraunhofer.de/handle/publica/45245310.1109/PEDG54999.2022.99232202-s2.0-85141579541Black start capability is one of the challenges in the future grid, to be dominated by distributed power electronic inverters. Recent developments in active distribution networks highlight bottom-up restoration plans in addition to conventional top-down approaches. Unlike available bottom-up procedures, the proposed approach of this paper does not rely on conventional communication or an overlaid central control in a novel black start sequence in the low voltage level based on the grid-forming capability of inverters and local demand-side management of residential smart meters. The simulation results verify the proposed sequence with a successful supply power-sharing and an effective gradual partial loading.enDemand-side managementDroop controlGrid restorationGrid-forming inverterMicrogridSmart meterconference paper