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2718. Empowering Energy Exchange: A Tri-Level Decentralized Coordination Framework for TSOs, DSOs, and DERs

Invited abstract in session TD-22: Distributed energy systems, stream Energy Management.

Tuesday, 14:30-16:00
Room: 81 (building: 116)

Authors (first author is the speaker)

1. Tolga Karabas
Department of Industrial Engineering, Middle East Technical University
2. Meltem Peker
Department of Industrial Engineering, Bilkent University
3. Mustafa Kemal Tural
Industrial Engineering Department, Middle East Technical University

Abstract

With the proliferation of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) in power grids, the transition to bidirectional power flow challenges traditional unidirectional energy systems. The uncertain nature of renewable DERs further escalates the complexity of energy management. Despite these challenges, DERs offer valuable energy and flexibility services to power grids. This study proposes a novel tri-level decentralized transactive energy market framework to address these complexities. In this framework, Distribution System Operators (DSOs) are positioned as key distribution-level local energy market coordinators and serve as crucial intermediaries, facilitating communication between Transmission System Operators (TSOs) and DERs through network-aware pricing and transactive control mechanisms. By allowing DER participation through optimized bidding strategies in local energy markets (and indirectly in wholesale markets via DSOs), the framework aims to optimize system operations while accounting for uncertainty through distributionally robust optimization methods. Thus, it presents a promising avenue for enhancing grid security and reliability through the proposed distributionally robust unit commitment and optimal power flow problems. By considering the dynamic interactions among TSOs, DSOs, and DERs, the proposed coordination approach aims to lay the groundwork for a more resilient and efficient energy system management with optimized grid operations.

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Status: accepted


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