Algorithms for bidding strategies in local energy markets: Exhaustive search through parallel computing and metaheuristic optimization

Andrés Angulo, Diego Rodríguez, Wilmer Garzón, Sergio Rivera, Diego F. Gómez, Ameena Al Sumaiti

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Abstract

The integration of different energy resources from traditional power systems presents new challenges for real-time implementation and operation. In the last decade, a way has been sought to optimize the operation of small microgrids (SMGs) that have a great variety of energy sources (PV (photovoltaic) prosumers, Genset CHP (combined heat and power), etc.) with uncertainty in energy production that results in different market prices. For this reason, metaheuristic methods have been used to optimize the decision-making process for multiple players in local and external markets. Players in this network include nine agents: three consumers, three prosumers (consumers with PV capabilities), and three CHP generators. This article deploys metaheuristic algorithms with the objective of maximizing power market transactions and clearing price. Since metaheuristic optimization algorithms do not guarantee global optima, an exhaustive search is deployed to find global optima points. The exhaustive search algorithm is implemented using a parallel computing architecture to reach feasible results in a short amount of time. The global optimal result is used as an indicator to evaluate the performance of the different metaheuristic algorithms. The paper presents results, discussion, comparison, and recommendations regarding the proposed set of algorithms and performance tests.

Original languageBritish English
Article number269
JournalAlgorithms
Volume14
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2021

Keywords

  • Combinatorial optimization
  • Ensemble heuristic algorithm
  • Operation in uncertain environments
  • Optimization
  • Parallel computing
  • Reliability
  • Smart microgrid

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