GridLAB-D: An Agent-Based Simulation Framework for Smart Grids

Journal Article · Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2014 · Journal of Applied Mathematics

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/492320· OSTI ID:1197851

Chassin, David P. ^[1]; Fuller, Jason C. ^[2]; Djilali, Ned ^[3]

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1. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA 99352, USA, Department of Mechanical Engineering, and Institute for Integrated Energy Systems, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada V8P 5C2
2. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA 99352, USA
3. Department of Mechanical Engineering, and Institute for Integrated Energy Systems, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada V8P 5C2, Faculty of Engineering, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia

Simulation of smart grid technologies requires a fundamentally new approach to integrated modeling of power systems, energy markets, building technologies, and the plethora of other resources and assets that are becoming part of modern electricity production, delivery, and consumption systems. As a result, the US Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity commissioned the development of a new type of power system simulation tool called GridLAB-D that uses an agent-based approach to simulating smart grids. This paper presents the numerical methods and approach to time-series simulation used by GridLAB-D and reviews applications in power system studies, market design, building control system design, and integration of wind power in a smart grid.

• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• OSTI ID: 1197851
• Journal Information: Journal of Applied Mathematics, Journal Name: Journal of Applied Mathematics Vol. 2014; ISSN 1110-757X
• Publisher: Hindawi Publishing Corporation
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English