Demand Response Integration Through Agent-Based Coordination of Consumers in Virtual Power Plants

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Abstract

The transition towards an electricity grid based on renewable energy production induces fluctuation in electricity generation. This challenges the existing electricity grid design, where generation is expected to follow demand for electricity. In this paper, we propose a multi-agent based Virtual Power Plant design that is able to balance the demand of energy-intensive, industrial loads with the supply situation in the electricity grid. The proposed Virtual Power Plant design uses a novel inter-agent, multi-objective, multi-issue negotiation mechanism, to coordinate the electricity demands of industrial loads. Coordination happens in response to Demand Response events, while considering local objectives in the industrial domain. We illustrate the applicability of our approach on a Virtual Power Plant scenario with three simulated greenhouses. The results suggest that the proposed design is able to coordinate the electricity demands of industrial loads, in compliance with external Demand Response events.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 19th International Conference on Principles and Practice of Multi-Agent Systems
EditorsMatteo Baldoni, Amit K. Chopra, Tran Cao Son, Katsutoshi Hirayama, Paolo Torroni
PublisherSpringer
Publication dateAug 2016
Pages313-322
ISBN (Print)978-3-319-44832-9
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-319-44831-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2016
Event19th International Conference on Principles and Practice of Multi-Agent Systems - Phuket, Thailand
Duration: 22. Aug 201626. Aug 2016
Conference number: 19
http://prima2016.di.unito.it/

Conference

Conference19th International Conference on Principles and Practice of Multi-Agent Systems
Number19
Country/TerritoryThailand
CityPhuket
Period22/08/201626/08/2016
Internet address
SeriesLecture Notes in Computer Science
Volume9862
ISSN0302-9743

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