Agent based control of Virtual Power Plants

Abstract

The transition of traditional power systems into the flexible smart grids is under way. This paper presents a new interesting concept where Microgrids and other production or consumption units form a Virtual Power Plant. The main goal is to present the advantages of using agents for Virtual Power Plant control. More specifically this paper through examples and case studies presents how the local intelligence and the social ability of the agents may provide solutions in the optimal and effective control of a Virtual Power Plant.