DECENTRALISED ENERGY NETWORK AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING ENERGY IN A DECENTRALISED ENERGY NETWORK

摘要

The invention relates to a decentralised energy network as well as to a method for distributing energy in a decentralised energy network. In the future, energy networks will generate energy in an increasingly decentralised manner by means of a plurality of energy generation units. To this end, the networks must be structured in a far more self-organised manner than has hitherto been the case. In order to guarantee the robustness of such decentralised energy networks and an appropriate distribution of energy in such networks to a plurality of energy consumption units, the energy network according to the invention comprises corresponding agents, at least one agent being associated with every energy consumption or energy generation unit in the decentralised energy network. The agents are interconnected in such a way that every agent can communicate with other agents in the energy network. Any change in power output or power consumption requires a commercial act, whereby significant balance errors are avoided. In order to avoid or to reduce phase imbalances, according to the invention, energy is distributed in the energy network on the basis of phase-specific monetary transactions negotiated between the agents. In order to render the link between the electrical and monetary transaction viable, power purchasing agreements of various natures may be concluded between producers and consumers. The energy network is structured so that the energy in the network is distributed in a phase-specific manner, at least partially on the basis of monetary transactions negotiated between the agents. In this way, an appropriate distribution of energy on the basis of free market mechanisms is achieved. In addition, the decentralised energy network preferably contains other components. In particular, an energy exchange unit is provided, by means of which the agents negotiate the monetary transactions while the energy network is in operation.