Aggregation of thermostatically controlled loads for flexibility markets

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1502

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Conference name

CIRED 2019

Conference date

3-6 June 2019

Conference location

Madrid, Spain

Peer-reviewed

Yes

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Convener

Authors

Jimeno, Joseba, Tecnalia, Spain
Ruiz, Nerea, Tecnalia, Spain
Madina, Carlos, Tecnalia, Spain

Abstract

This paper presents a tool for an aggregator of thermostatically controlled loads (TCLs) to optimally combine their flexibilities into a few representative bids to be submitted to flexibility markets. The tool employs a “bottom-up” approach based on physical end-use load models, being the individual flexibility of each individual TCL simulated with a second-order thermal model describing the dynamics of the house. The approach is based on a direct load control (DLC) of thermostat temperature set-point by the aggregator. End-users receive an economic compensation in exchange for the loss of comfort. The applicability of the proposed model is demonstrated in a simulation case study based on an actual power system in Spain.

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AIM

Date

2019-06-03

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https://cired-repository.org/handle/20.500.12455/425
http://dx.doi.org/10.34890/654

ISSN

2032-9644

ISBN

978-2-9602415-0-1