Towards ICT-Enabled Multi-agent Based Operations in Local Energy Communities: A Proof of Concept

Lecture notes in computer science, pp. 323–340

Abstract

Abstract The growing decentralization of energy systems requires scalable, flexible coordination of distributed generation, energy storage, and demand-side flexibility among local energy communities. This work builds upon the agent-based scheduling framework MASSIVE, extending its capabilities to operate in real-world settings. Within the extensive framework, agents participate in the local electricity market by submitting bids based on operational constraints and preferences of local energy components or aggregates, such as a campus. Optimized setpoints derived from market clearing are sent as control signals to physical or simulated assets. To enable the transmission to be modular, interoperable, and responsive in real time, we extend the MASSIVE framework with a lightweight, MQTT-based layer. We validate the applicability of these control signals through a series of experiments involving real hardware and technical and safety constraints. Additionally, a geographically distant battery system was incorporated in real time and it effectively followed market-driven setpoints. The results confirm that a decentralized, agent-based market coordination model facilitates flexible integration of physical energy systems. Plug-and-play functionality, heterogeneous control strategies, and interconnection across regions are collectively offered by the framework, thereby providing a robust path to smart energy communities.

Authors 10

1. H.Z. Huang corresponding

   Forschungszentrum Jülich

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   Institute of Energy and Climate Research, Energy Systems Engineering (ICE-1), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Jülich, Germany

2. Natascha Fernengel

   Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

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   Institute for Automation and Applied Informatics (IAI), KIT, Karlsruhe, Germany

3. André Xhonneux

   Forschungszentrum Jülich

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   Institute of Energy and Climate Research, Energy Systems Engineering (ICE-1), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Jülich, Germany

4. Alexander Holtwerth

   Forschungszentrum Jülich

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   Institute of Energy and Climate Research, Energy Systems Engineering (ICE-1), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Jülich, Germany

5. Michael Hehemann

   Forschungszentrum Jülich

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   Institute of Energy and Climate Research, IET-4: Electrochemical Process Engineering, Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Juelich, Germany

6. Eugen Hoppe

   Forschungszentrum Jülich

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   Institute of Energy and Climate Research, IET-4: Electrochemical Process Engineering, Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Juelich, Germany

7. Simon Waczowicz

   Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

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   Institute for Automation and Applied Informatics (IAI), KIT, Karlsruhe, Germany

8. Kevin Förderer

   Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

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   Institute for Automation and Applied Informatics (IAI), KIT, Karlsruhe, Germany

9. Veit Hagenmeyer

   Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

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   Institute for Automation and Applied Informatics (IAI), KIT, Karlsruhe, Germany

10. Dirk Müller Aachen Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate E.ON Energy Research Center

    Forschungszentrum Jülich · RWTH Aachen University

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    Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate, E.ON Energy Research Center, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany

    Institute of Energy and Climate Research, Energy Systems Engineering (ICE-1), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Jülich, Germany