Title :
A five layer model for simulating a virtual power plant
Author :
Zaeri, Mahtab ; Sharda, Nalin ; Zahedi, A.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Eng. & Sci., Victoria Univ., Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Abstract :
The purpose of this paper is to introduce a five layered model as a new modeling technique for Virtual Power Plant (VPP) systems. A Virtual Power Plant is an integration of Dispersed Energy Resources (DERs) that aims to use them more effectively. It also includes both renewable and non-renewable generators as well as storage systems connected with smart devices. The five layers in this study include of Physical Layer, Information Layer, Control Layer, Optimization Layer, and Human behavior Layer. The paper also outlines the function of each layer as well as the application of this modeling technique in our study.
Keywords :
distributed power generation; electric generators; power engineering computing; power system simulation; renewable energy sources; virtualisation; DER integration; control layer; dispersed energy resource; five layer model; human behavior layer; information layer; modeling technique; nonrenewable generator; optimization layer; physical layer; smart device; storage system; virtual power plant simulation; MATLAB; Mathematical model; Optimization; Physical layer; Power generation; Smart grids; Layered model; Virtual Power Plant (VPP);
Conference_Titel :
Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia (ISGT Asia), 2014 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Kuala Lumpur
DOI :
10.1109/ISGT-Asia.2014.6873831
