The architecture of intelligent distribution network based on MAS-SOA

Abstract

For building self-healing, interactive and collaborative intelligent distribution network and meeting the needs on energy management of intelligent distribution network with high penetration of Distribution Generations (DGs), smart integration has become very important. Multi-agent System and Service-oriented architecture (MAS-SOA) will provide new ways and means for the establishment of the distributed, open and flexible system. This paper briefly analyzes advantages of the MAS-SOA architecture and design consideration of the MAS-SOA in integration for intelligent distribution network. In this architecture, the specific service is realized by encapsulating agent, which is interacted with other agent services through the Enterprize Service Bus(ESB). Web Service-Agent Adapter is designed as the standard interface between agent and the other services. It advocates a smarter approach to infrastructure upgrades where we would architect and integrate business processes in a flexible manner so that they can be agile and can dynamically adapt to changes. Finally, Cooperative control of the microgrids in wide area based on MAS-SOA architecture is presented as an example.