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Automating virtual power plant decision making with fuzzy logic and human psychology

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posted on 2023-06-09, 14:17 authored by Spyros Skarvelis-KazakosSpyros Skarvelis-Kazakos
This paper presents a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) decision making approach which uses fuzzy logic and a novel “insecurity” metric, based on human psychology. The VPP approach is modelled as a multi-agent system, which aims to minimize carbon emissions and/or energy cost, using an aggregation structure similar to energy or carbon markets. The “insecurity factor” reflects the operational flexibility of micro-generators, translated to a numerical value through fuzzy logic. The system was able to create a functional internal VPP market, where the micro-generators were trading autonomously according to external price signals and taking into account their own needs and limitations, as well as short-term forecasts.

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  • Published

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  • Accepted version

Journal

2018 53nd International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC)

Publisher

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Event name

53rd International Universities Power Engineering Conference

Event location

Glasgow, UK

Event type

conference

Event date

4th-7th September 2018

ISBN

9781538629109

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  • Engineering and Design Publications

Research groups affiliated with

  • Dynamics, Control and Vehicle Research Group Publications

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Legacy Posted Date

2018-07-27

First Open Access (FOA) Date

2018-07-27

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2018-07-27

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