A digital platform for implementing distributed energy resources management systems

The problems of intelligent control of modern electric power systems with distributed energy resources (DER) are considered. Such systems contain various energy consuming equipment (including those with demand-side management capabilities), on-site generation equipment, and energy storage devices. An approach to develop and execute DER management systems on the basis of a digital platform is advocated. A typical control process based on the platform is described, aimed at improving the operation efficiency of physical or virtual DER groups by means of optimal planning and simulation on digital twins. Scenarios of employing the platform in DER operational management are listed. The mathematical basis of the platform is presented, including automatic modeling and analysis of electrical modes on digital twins, optimization planning and control algorithms, forecasting consumption/generation profiles and technical and economic factors.