Multi-Agent Systems in Distributed Energy Networks

摘要

An agent-based management and control system is being developed to enable large-scale deployment of distributed energy resources. Local intelligent agents will allow consumers who are connected at low levels in the distribution network to manage their energy requirements and participate in aggregated responses to network stimuli. Such responses can ease the volatility of wholesale electricity prices and assist constrained networks during summer and winter demand peaks. Coordination of loads and distributed generators is shown in simulation, and hardware trials relevant to industrial applications are described.