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A Systems Approach to the Smart Grid

Authors:
Saraansh Dave
Mahesh Sooriyabandara
Mike Yearworth

Keywords: Systems Thinking; Agent-Based Modelling; Smart Grids

Abstract:
This paper presents the case for using a systems approach to analyse the requirements and behaviours of the Smart Grid as well as designing relevant solutions. By linking systems thinking to agent-based modelling, we discuss how a Smart Grid can be modelled as Multi-Agent Systems by reviewing some related state-of-the-art research. This paper goes on to outline two research areas that we are developing, namely, demand response using dynamic pricing and emergent behaviours of a Smart Grid.

Pages: 130 to 134

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2011

Publication date: May 22, 2011

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-412X

ISBN: 978-1-61208-136-6

Location: Venice/Mestre, Italy

Dates: from May 22, 2011 to May 27, 2011