Development of communication interface between power system and the Multi-Agents for micro-grid control

This paper presents the development of a communication framework for a Multi-Agent control system for autonomous microgrids. The power system is simulated using a Real Time Digital Simulator (RTDS). Script feature of RSCAD and file sharing protocol over the LAN is adopted for establishment of necessary communication between the agents and the RTDS. This interface does not use external hardware such as GTNET or DAQ tool box or FPGAs. This testbed is a useful tool for testing the MAS controller for the microgrids. This interface has a flexible communication structure to exchange the data. The link between the agents and the RTDS has been examined and the results are given.