The development of Microgrid states the problem choosing optimal technologies for its composition.This paper is to present cost based demand-side management methods Microgrids with DistributedGeneration sources optimize their operation. While implementing variable pricing models aggregatorshould take into account characteristics different Distributed Energy Resources (DER) (diesel engines, gast...

Harnessing flexibility from distributed energy resources (DER) to participate in various markets while accounting for relevant technical and commercial constraints is essential the development of low-carbon grids. However, there no clear definition or even description salient features aggregated DER flexibility, including its steady-state dynamic how these are impacted by network market require...

Distributed generation (DG) technologies, such as gas-fired reciprocating engines and microturbines, have been found to be economically beneficial in meeting commercial-sector electrical, heating, and cooling loads. Even though the electric-only efficiency of DG is lower than that offered by traditional central stations, combined heat and power (CHP) applications using recovered heat can make t...

Many distributed energy (DE) resources are near load centers and equipped with power electronics converters to interface with the grid, therefore it is feasible for DE to provide ancillary services such as voltage regulation, nonactive power compensation, and power factor correction. A synchronous condenser and a microturbine with an inverter interface are implemented in parallel in a distribut...

Distributed energy resources DER constitute a relatively new paradigm in the electric power industry. The concept is gaining popularity because of the inherent modularity of DERs. They can be regarded as more flexible power sources, albeit with limited capacity, than centralized power units. DERs are power generation or storage units that are connected directly to the distribution network or co...

In recent years, countries around the world have been severely affected by catastrophic wildfires with significant environmental, economic, and human losses. Critical infrastructures, including power systems, damaged, compromising quality of life continuous reliable provision essential services, electricity supply.

The goal of the paper is twofold: a) following identification merits Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) by FERC 2222 for flexibility they bring to grid, we recognize water heaters and thermostats as mini-batteries introduce volumetric/swing options that Aggregator can sell shifting consumers' consumption while rewarding them; b) We propose address pricing complexity these volumetric - which ar...