ABSTRACT
Distributed energy resources or Microgrids represent a reliable solution to many issues in the power system networks, while at the same time introducing other operational and technical challenges. The common communication structure and distributed control of distributed generator (DG) sources, together with controllable loads and storage devices, such as flywheels, energy capacitors and batteries, is central to the concept of microgrids. A microgrid can operate as interconnected to the main distribution grid, or as islanded if disconnected from the main distributed grid. The optimization of interconnected microgrid operation was done by optimizing production of the local DGs and power exchanges with the main distribution grid. Multiagent technology has been successfully applied to power systems management and operations. Multiagent technology is one of the most exciting fields in the intelligent resource management sector.
