Distributed generation plants multi-agent controlling system

Abstract

For the moment there is a change-over of electric-power industry performed to the new technology platform, which is based on the Smart Grid concept. The significant components of such grids the distributed generation plants are, including those implemented on the basis of renewable energy sources. Centralized control system of numerous distributed generation plants becomes inefficient due to the need of transfer of large communication flow to the center for taking decision. Rising up the efficiency of control is possible by the means of implementation of peripheral systems actualized on the basis of agent approach. The framework of multi-agent controlling system (MACS) is proposed in the article in order to control the power of distributed generation plants, implemented on the basis of turbine-type alternatives. The major functions of the agents, forming an interactive network are described. The system of differential equations, describing the processes in electric power supply system containing distributed generation plants is represented. The model of offered MACS is developed in the “AnyLogic” imitating modeling environment. The results of modeling have demonstrated positive effects achievable within the presence of MACS. The adaptability of the system against variable conditions and applicability of the multi-agent technologies during creation of electric power supply smart grids was demonstrated.

Keywords

• electric power supply smart grids
• multi-agent controlling system
• distributed generation plants
• modeling