Orchestration of renewable generation in low energy buildings and districts using energy storage and load shifting

Paul Gerard Tuohy, Jae Min Kim, Aizaz Samuel, Andrew D Peacock, Eddie Owens, Manjula Dissanayake, David Corne, Stuart Galloway, Bruce Stephen, S. Sontonja, C. Todoli

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Abstract

There is increasing penetration of renewable generation in buildings and districts. There are challenges in making the effective use of this generation. The objective of the ORIGIN project (Orchestration of Renewable Integrated Generation In Neighborhoods) is to shape loads so that the fraction of energy consumed that is from local renewable generation is maximized, and energy imported from outside sources is minimized. This paper presents the overall approach taken in the ORIGIN project and explores building physics aspects of solar thermal storage system orchestration. The case study districts are briefly introduced and characteristics of their generation, buildings, districts and shiftable loads described. The orchestration approach taken in ORIGIN is then presented. At the core of the ORIGIN system is the orchestration algorithm which generates informational and control outputs to shape future loads to best meet the objectives. The model based approach used to quantify thermal and electrical load shifting opportunities for pre-charging, coasting or avoiding loads, while meeting thermal comfort and other demands, is described using a solar thermal storage system as an example. The future steps for the ORIGIN project; retrofit of the ORIGIN system into existing districts and potential for other future applications is briefly discussed.
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages6
Publication statusPublished - 14 Jun 2015
Event6th International Building Physics Conference, IBPC15 - Torino, Italy
Duration: 14 Jun 201516 Jun 2015

Conference

Conference6th International Building Physics Conference, IBPC15
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityTorino
Period14/06/1516/06/15

Keywords

  • DSM systems
  • load shifting
  • renewable energy
  • districts
  • demand response
  • predictive control
  • forecasting
  • ORIGIN Concept
  • eco-communities

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