Multi-agent systems as automation platform for intelligent energy systems

Author

Leitao, Paulo ; Vrba, Pavel ; STRASSER, THOMAS

Author_Institution

Polytech. Inst. of Braganca, Braganca, Portugal

fYear

2013

fDate

10-13 Nov. 2013

Firstpage

66

Lastpage

71

Abstract

The large-scale integration of distributed energy resources into a complex cyber-physical system demands proper automation platforms for monitoring, control, optimization and reconfiguration, addressing intelligent energy systems. This paper discusses the use of multi-agent systems as a suitable solution to address this challenge by analyzing their benefits when applying them to the field of Smart Grids and surveying existing works and initiatives. The principles and use cases established in the MASGrid project illustrate the application of multi-agent technology in active power distribution systems.

Keywords

energy management systems; energy resources; multi-agent systems; power distribution control; smart power grids; MASGrid project; active power distribution systems; automation platforms; complex cyberphysical system; distributed energy resources; intelligent energy systems; large-scale integration; multiagent systems; smart grids; Automation; Generators; IEC standards; Power distribution; Real-time systems; Smart grids; Topology;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Industrial Electronics Society, IECON 2013 - 39th Annual Conference of the IEEE

Conference_Location

Vienna

ISSN

1553-572X

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/IECON.2013.6699113

Filename

6699113