A Novel Aggregation Framework for the Efficient Integration of Distributed Energy Resources in the Smart Grid

Journal article (2023)

Authors

S. Orfanoudakis Intelligent Electrical Power Grids - EEMCS
Georgios Chalkiadakis Technical University of Crete
Research Group
Intelligent Electrical Power Grids (EEMCS) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2023 Stavros Orfanoudakis, Georgios Chalkiadakis
Smart Grid Mechanism Design Distributed Energy Resources Flexibility Aggregators
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Published Date

2023

Language

English

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Faculty

Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

Department

Electrical Sustainable Energy

Research Group

Intelligent Electrical Power Grids

Abstract

In this paper, we put forward a novel DER aggregation framework, encompassing a multiagent architecture and various types of mechanisms for the effective management and efficient integration of DERs in the Grid. One critical component of our architecture is the Local Flexibility Estimators (LFEs) agents, which are key for offloading the Aggregator from serious or resource-intensive responsibilities-such as addressing privacy concerns and predicting the accuracy of DER statements regarding their offered demand response services. The proposed aggregation framework allows the formation of efficient LFE cooperatives. Our experiments verify its effectiveness for incorporating heterogeneous DERs into the Grid in an efficient manner-showing that the use of appropriate mechanisms results in higher payments for participating LFEs.