Abstract
In this paper, we present an architecture for aggregation and co
ntrol of a portfolio of flexible consumers. The architecture makes it possible to control the aggregated consumption of the portfolio to follow a power reference while honoring local consumer constraints. Hereby, an aggregator is able to utilize a portfolio of consumers as a virtual power plant to deliver
services in the electricity markets. The architecture is implemented
and demonstrated in a field test on a portfolio consisting of 54 heat pumps each located in an inhabited household. In this demonstration, a power reference varying between 15 kW and 35 kW is followed over a 7 day period. The field test showed satisfactory performance in terms of following the power reference and assuring comfort for the inhabitants. To the best knowledge o
f the authors, this is the first real life demonstration where a power reference is followed based on the aggregated consumption of a larger number of devices – and consequently a significant step towards the smart grid vision.
ntrol of a portfolio of flexible consumers. The architecture makes it possible to control the aggregated consumption of the portfolio to follow a power reference while honoring local consumer constraints. Hereby, an aggregator is able to utilize a portfolio of consumers as a virtual power plant to deliver
services in the electricity markets. The architecture is implemented
and demonstrated in a field test on a portfolio consisting of 54 heat pumps each located in an inhabited household. In this demonstration, a power reference varying between 15 kW and 35 kW is followed over a 7 day period. The field test showed satisfactory performance in terms of following the power reference and assuring comfort for the inhabitants. To the best knowledge o
f the authors, this is the first real life demonstration where a power reference is followed based on the aggregated consumption of a larger number of devices – and consequently a significant step towards the smart grid vision.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 19th IFAC World Congress, 2014 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Volume | 19 |
Publisher | IFAC Publisher |
Publication date | 24 Aug 2014 |
Edition | 1 |
Pages | 9950-9955 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-3-902823-62-5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 24 Aug 2014 |
Event | 19th World Congress of the International Federation of Automatic Control, IFAC 2014 - Cape Town, South Africa Duration: 24 Aug 2014 → 29 Aug 2014 |
Conference
Conference | 19th World Congress of the International Federation of Automatic Control, IFAC 2014 |
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Country/Territory | South Africa |
City | Cape Town |
Period | 24/08/2014 → 29/08/2014 |
Series | I F A C Workshop Series |
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ISSN | 1474-6670 |