Abstract
Nowadays, Distribution System Operators are increasing the digitalization of their smart grids, making it possible to measure and manage their state at any time. However, with the massive eruption of change-distributed generation (e.g., renewable resources, electric vehicles), the grid operation have become more complex, requiring specific technologies to balance it. In this sense, the demand-side management is one of its techniques; the demand response is a promising approach for providing Flexibility Services (FSs) and complying with the regulatory directives of the energy market. As a solution, this paper proposes the use of the OpenADR (Open Automated Demand Response) standard protocol in combination with a Decentralized Permissioned Market Place (DPMP) based on Blockchain. On one hand, OpenADR hierarchical architecture based on distributed nodes provides communication between stakeholders, adding monitoring and management services. Further, this architecture is compatible with an aggregator schema that guarantees the compliance with the strictest regulatory framework (i.e., European market). On the other hand, DPMP is included at different levels of this architecture, providing a global solution to Flexibility Service Providers (FSP) that can be adapted depending on the regulation of a specific country. As a proof of concept, this paper shows the result of a real experimental case, which implements a Capacity Bidding Program where the OpenADR protocol is used as a communication method to control and monitor energy consumption. In parallel, the proposed DPMP based on Blockchain makes it possible to manage the incentives of FSs, enabling the integration of local and global markets.
Highlights
The target of Distribution System Operators (DSOs) is to operate and manage distribution networks in a safe and secure manner
The real operation tests of the OpenADR protocol were performed in December 2018
Proof of Concept (PoC) have some requirements for its normal use (University Institution) and they can only be used in some periods of the year in order to keep the normal operation of the Savona Campus
Summary
The target of Distribution System Operators (DSOs) is to operate and manage distribution networks in a safe and secure manner. They are responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining the distribution grids to ensure the long-term ability of the system to deliver high quality services to grid consumers and other stakeholders of the electric power grid. In this sense, the European DSOs have different concerns [1]: . A general solution independent from the regulation is necessary
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