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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Principles and Practice of Multi-Agent Systems |
Editors | Matteo Baldoni, Amit K. Chopra, Tran Cao Son, Katsutoshi Hirayama, Paolo Torroni |
Publisher | Springer |
Publication date | Aug 2016 |
Pages | 313-322 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-3-319-44832-9 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-3-319-44831-2 |
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Publication status | Published - Aug 2016 |
Event | 19th International Conference on Principles and Practice of Multi-Agent Systems - Phuket, Thailand Duration: 22. Aug 2016 → 26. Aug 2016 Conference number: 19 http://prima2016.di.unito.it/ |
Conference
Conference | 19th International Conference on Principles and Practice of Multi-Agent Systems |
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Number | 19 |
Country/Territory | Thailand |
City | Phuket |
Period | 22/08/2016 → 26/08/2016 |
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Series | Lecture Notes in Computer Science |
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Volume | 9862 |
ISSN | 0302-9743 |