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Area of Science:

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Environmental Science

Background:

  • Smart grids integrate renewable energy to reduce costs and pollution.
  • Current smart grids lack flexibility, scalability, and adaptability.
  • Intelligent matching of power generators and loads is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Propose Smart Grid as a Service (SGaaS) for enhanced smart grid functionality.
  • Address service-level agreements and service composition within SGaaS.
  • Provide implementation details for SGaaS using a multiagent system.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a service-oriented architecture for smart grids.
  • Defined mechanisms for service-level agreements and composition.
  • Utilized a FIPA-compliant JADE multiagent system for implementation.

Main Results:

  • SGaaS offers a flexible, scalable, and adaptive smart grid structure.
  • Users can select services based on specific requirements.
  • Demonstrated feasibility through a JADE-based multiagent system implementation.

Conclusions:

  • SGaaS significantly improves smart grid adaptability and user-centricity.
  • The proposed framework facilitates efficient integration of distributed energy resources.
  • SGaaS provides a robust solution for future smart grid development.