Multiagent‐Based Electric Power Interchange between Microgrids

SUMMARY In this paper, we propose a multiagent-based electric power interchange method between microgrids (MGs). The proposed multiagent system consists of eight types of agent: a single micro virtual power plant (MVPP) agent , several MG controller agents (MGCs), several load agents, several gas turbine (gas engine) agents, several photovoltaic generation agents, several wind turbine generation agents, several battery agents, and a single grid agent. In the proposed system, the MVPP plays an important role, facilitating electric power exchange between MGCs. Simulation results suggest that the proposed multiagent system could improve the load factor and reduce the MG operation cost.