Coordinating Generators in the Smart Grid

Due to highly constrained ageing infrastructure, current electricity networks will not be able to handle an increased amount of generation; particularly that from intermittent renewable resources deployed within distribution networks. In order to efficiently control this increased generation, decentralised autonomous control is the only viable solution; due to the computational complexities that arise for large networks. Thus, an agent managed smart grid will be essential for future electricity networks. Part of this system will be agent managed distribution networks that incorporate an increased amount of decentralised micro-generation from renewable resources. My PhD focuses on the algorithms and techniques needed for distribution network operators to use in order to coordinate generators within their networks efficiently.