Discussion of Aspects in Energy Management with Demand Response System KNIVES

This paper describes with the design of a communication network necessary for demand response systems adapted to the requirements of the Japanese power grid. Based on KNIVES controllers and network devices an exemplary redundant hierarchical tree structure is proposed to meet high demands on reliability, scalability and dynamic adaptability in order to be capable to secure the wholesale competition. Therefore essential information for energy management has to be secured, managed, processed and delivered. Using Internet for communication, the network has to guarantee reliability facing a high variety of network availability. This approach focuses on redundant data management combined with non local control loops of the power supply system, which shall guarantee a functional safe and high-performance microgrid.