Real-Time transactional power management in a microgrid mesh network: The enernet

This paper will explore the concept of a self-configuring, self-healing and self-managing electric power network of distributed, largely renewable energy nano, micro and macro grids. Beginning at the building level of commercial and residential building power systems and including public and provide utility scale systems, and including the potential for intermediary independent service provider and system operators, the paper will describe a network construct of power sources, loads and storage of all types that are interconnected in a way to facilitate real-time transactional power management of power flows in the network grid. Described will be an example of a software defined modelling and operating concept for such microgrid networks. The practical application of real-time transactive energy management principles will be covered in the paper. This includes software that can leverage sophisticated communications technology to host the development of a new energy marketplace. The paper will describe a platform that: · Enables Integrated System Planning, through the integrated capability to model, edit, optimize, and monitor complete energy systems of any size. · Enables Grid Operations through the ability to conduct real-time load-flow analysis, fault detection/location, automated feeder and line switching, automated Volt/VAR control, etc. · Enables Market Transactions by communicating in real-time with end-use meters, using any communication network, and effectively turning into a revenue-grade point-of-sale terminal.