Evolution of DSO control centre tool in order to maximize the value of aggregated distributed generation in smart grid

This paper presents how implementing the new concept of aggregating a portfolio of DER, requires DSO and TSO control tools to be adapted. DER aggregation requires the coordination of numerous small generation units, that are too small to individually bid on energy markets or provide ancillary services. This work was produced by the FENIX project. This project is a collaborative R&D project, partly funded by the European Commission within the 6 Framework Program for Research, that aims at demonstrating the value and the feasibility of the concept of DER aggregation.