An Intelligent Microgrid Energy Management System Using Distributed Database and IEEE 1888

This paper proposes an intelligent microgrid energy management system (iEMS). It aims to develop and demonstrate an intelligent system at campus site through seamless integration of energy generation, storage and demand management facilities across the electric, thermal, and gas networks. This system will also have an enhanced information and communication technology (ICT) platform for supply and demand management as well as real-time energy market interactions. The major innovations proposed by the iEMS encompass advanced ICT tools such as forecasting, predictive modelling for harmonization of multi-energy grids and enabling real-time energy market interactions for maximizing cost savings without compromising operational effectiveness and grid stability. These innovations serve to either enhance system level energy savings or facilitate system integration by using advanced distributed database system and protocols such as IEEE 1888 for communication and control.