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Authors:
Atefeh Zarei
Evans Honu
Mo Mansouri
Philip Odonkor
Keywords: Transactive Energy Systems; LoRa Technology; System Dynamics; Sustainable Energy Solutions
Abstract:
The transition to renewable energy and the increasing integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) have transformed power systems into complex sociotechnical networks. Transactive Energy Systems (TES) offer a decentralized framework to facilitate energy transactions, yet their implementation faces challenges related to communication, cybersecurity, scalability, and environmental trade-offs. This study explores the potential of Long Range (LoRa) communication technology as an enabler of TES, using a systems dynamics approach to analyze its systemic impacts. Through stakeholder analysis and causal loop modeling, the research identifies key reinforcing and balancing feedback mechanisms shaping TES adoption. Findings highlight LoRa's benefits, including enhanced scalability, reduced operational costs, and improved resilience, while also revealing dynamic trade-offs in cybersecurity and network congestion. By applying systems thinking to emerging technologies, this work provides valuable insights for advancing sustainable and resilient energy systems.
Pages: 68 to 74
Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2025
Publication date: March 9, 2025
Published in: conference
ISSN: 2308-412X
ISBN: 978-1-68558-242-5
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Dates: from March 9, 2025 to March 13, 2025