Integration of Distributed Resources in Smart Grids for Demand Response and Transactive Energy: A Case Study of TCLs

The book highlights the importance of thermostatically controlled loads (TCLs) as distributed resources in smart grids for demand response and transactive energy to address the imbalance between supply and demand problems in power systems. It provides an insight into the analysis of uncertainty parameters, aggregated control models, battery modelling, multi-time scale control, transactive control, and robust restoration of TCLs, which are key research points in smart grids.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 260 pages
Publication date: 02 December 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

The expansion of renewable energy sources is crucial for enhancing the sustainability of power systems, but it also presents significant challenges in terms of planning and operation. The inherent variability of renewable energy sources requires rapid adjustments to balance supply and demand, leading to increased operational costs and maintenance requirements for generators. Additionally, traditional energy storage devices such as batteries are considered expensive alternatives.

To address these challenges, demand response (DR) and transactive energy have emerged as promising solutions. DR involves coordinating the energy consumption of various stakeholders, including households, businesses, and utilities, to balance the supply and demand of electricity. Transactive energy, on the other hand, enables real-time trading of energy between different participants in the power grid, allowing for more efficient and flexible operations.

One significant category of distributed resources that plays a pivotal role in DR and transactive energy programs is thermostatically controlled loads (TCLs). TCLs include devices such as air conditioners, water heaters, and refrigerators that can be controlled to adjust their power consumption based on the availability of electricity and the price of energy. The ratio of TCLs to total power consumption in developed countries ranges from 30% to 40%, highlighting their potential for adjustable power consumption.

Providing tremendous potentials in responding to uncertainties in power systems, TCLs have attracted significant interests in DR and transactive energy opportunities. This book aims to provide an in-depth insight into TCLs as typical distributed resources in smart grids for demand response and transactive energy. It covers key analysis points such as uncertainty parameters, aggregated control models, battery modelling, multi-time scale control, transactive control, and robust restoration of TCLs.

By leveraging the capabilities of TCLs, smart grids can effectively address the imbalance between supply and demand problems, ensuring a more reliable and sustainable power system. The research presented in this book contributes to the development of smart grids and energy systems, paving the way for a greener and more efficient future.

Weight: 444g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811671722
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022