Demand-response in building heating systems: A Model Predictive Control approach
In this paper we consider the problem of optimizing the operation of a building heating
system under the hypothesis that the building is included as an active consumer in a …
system under the hypothesis that the building is included as an active consumer in a …
Aggregation and disaggregation of energetic flexibility from distributed energy resources
A variety of energy resources has been identified as being flexible in their electric energy
consumption or generation. This energetic flexibility can be used for various purposes such …
consumption or generation. This energetic flexibility can be used for various purposes such …
An integrated model predictive control approach for optimal HVAC and energy storage operation in large-scale buildings
This paper deals with the problem of cost-optimal operation of smart buildings that integrate
a centralized HVAC system, photovoltaic generation and both thermal and electrical storage …
a centralized HVAC system, photovoltaic generation and both thermal and electrical storage …
Participation of an energy storage aggregator in electricity markets
JE Contreras-Ocana… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2017 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
An important function of aggregators is to enable the participation of small energy storage
units in electricity markets. This paper studies two generally overlooked aspects related to …
units in electricity markets. This paper studies two generally overlooked aspects related to …
Heuristic optimization for an aggregator-based resource allocation in the smart grid
We utilize a for-profit aggregator-based residential demand response (DR) approach to the
smart grid resource allocation problem. The aggregator entity, using a given set of …
smart grid resource allocation problem. The aggregator entity, using a given set of …
Models and techniques for electric load forecasting in the presence of demand response
Demand-side management has been recently recognized as a strategic concept in smart
electricity grids. In this context, active demand (AD) represents a demand response scenario …
electricity grids. In this context, active demand (AD) represents a demand response scenario …
Retail pricing: A bilevel program for PEV aggregator decisions using indirect load control
Charging schedules of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) coordinated by an aggregating agent
may increase system efficiency of allocating generation, transmission and distribution …
may increase system efficiency of allocating generation, transmission and distribution …
Demand response contracts as real options: a probabilistic evaluation framework under short-term and long-term uncertainties
JA Schachter, P Mancarella - IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 2015 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper aims to set up a probabilistic framework to assess the value of a portfolio of
demand response (DR) customers under both operational (short-term) and planning (long …
demand response (DR) customers under both operational (short-term) and planning (long …
Aggregation of energetic flexibility using zonotopes
The importance of energetic flexibility of distributed energy resources grows with the share
of renewable generation in the power grid. However, the quantitative description and …
of renewable generation in the power grid. However, the quantitative description and …
A bottom-up approach to leverage the participation of residential aggregators in reserve services markets
The increase of demand side participation in reserve service (RS) requires the extension of
the markets' activity to the millions of consumers present in the residential sector. This paper …
the markets' activity to the millions of consumers present in the residential sector. This paper …