Το work with title Multi-agent-based real-time operation of microgrids employing plug-in electric vehicles and building prosumers by Kyriakou Dimitra, Kanellos Fotios, Ipsakis Dimitrios is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International
Bibliographic Citation
D. G. Kyriakou, F. D. Kanellos, and D. Ipsakis, “Multi-agent-based real-time operation of microgrids employing plug-in electric vehicles and building prosumers,” Sustainable Energy Grids Networks, vol. 37, Mar. 2024, doi: 10.1016/j.segan.2023.101229.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.segan.2023.101229
Real-time operation of microgrids holds significant importance due to its ability to enhance energy resilience and efficiency. Real-time control in conjunction with continuous monitoring and energy supply and demand fluctuations adaptation, ensures a stable and reliable power supply for local communities, even during grid disturbances or outages. Moreover, real-time operation supports demand response mechanisms, enabling users to actively manage their energy consumption and costs. Overall, it plays a pivotal role in modernizing and future-proofing contemporary energy infrastructure, making it more sustainable. In this paper, an efficient, easily applied multi-agent-based real-time energy management and control system for microgrids employing Plug-In Electric Vehicles (PEVs) and building prosumers is developed. The primary goal of this proposed approach is to determine the optimal power set-points for all microgrid components with the objective to reduce the overall daily operation expenses under fluctuating electricity price, while simultaneously satisfying a wide range of constraints. Well-defined flexibilities of all microgrid components to adjust their power are harnessed to execute optimal power dispatch. The implementation of the proposed method resulted in a noteworthy cost reduction of 14.3% when contrasted with a typical operation of the microgrid.