Connecting smart grid protocol standards: A mapping model between commonly-used demand-response protocols OpenADR and MIRABEL

Abstract

Heterogeneous smart grid systems operate with different and incompatible protocols. MIRABEL and Open-ADR are prominent examples, providing intelligent demand respond functionalities. In principle of operation as in complexity, both protocols differ significantly, which results in a lack of inter-connectivity among themselves. Connecting these commonly used standards makes it possible to benefit from different protocol advantages and prevents from reconstructing whole smart grid systems for consolidation. Furthermore, it holds potentials for interoperability of individually produced smart grid components. This work contributes a conceptual mapping model between OpenADR and MIRABEL on the basis of a detailed protocol analysis, as well as an initial implementation.