GEHEMS · GridEye agent-based distributed control for Home Energy Management System

GridEye agent-based distributed control for Home Energy Management System

The overall objectives of the project were as follows. a) proposing a distributed control approach for home energy management (HEM) in which each user is an agent that can manage the pattern of its electricity consumption by optimal household appliance scheduling (HAS) besides making decisions on its own available distributed generations (DGs), locally, with no need to know any data on other users in advance. The GEHEMS’s objectives were complemented by consideration of the benefits for all of the involved players, such as end-customers and electric utilities (including distribution system operators (DSOs), community system operators (CSOs), and smart grid technology vendor companies (SGTVCs)); and b) to enhance the skills and career opportunities of the experienced researcher (ER). Both of the objectives have been achieved successfully. The project developed a grid-aware home energy management system (HEMS) by introducing a novel four-level architecture. The proposed architecture is based on the grid monitoring data and contribution of end-customers' controllable resources and appliances which allows grid operators to operate the grid safely and motivates end-customers for effective participation in active distribution networks (ADNs). Accurate and synchronized grid monitoring data was provided by real installations of the host’s GridEye devices. Furthermore, intensive career development activities and two-way transfer of knowledge have opened many doors of opportunities as the next professional step for the ER. The success of these objectives is evidenced by publications on the topic and the ER securing a senior engineer position in an electricity utility. The project has met the deliverables including the Data Management Plan, Ethics requirements (Protection of Personal Data and Non-European Country) within their deadlines as part of Continuous reporting; and all the technical milestones. The algorithms have enormous scientific value regarding the importance of grid monitoring and control, which have been demonstrated in the project. The results have significant potential to be exploited through i) implementation on the GridEye platform as an application module and ii) commercialization as a product.

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