Interested in how multi-agent reinforcement learning (MARL) can support the decentralization and decarbonization of energy networks and mitigate the associated challenges? Have a look at our survey, written with Chaimaa Essayeh, @UoE_Agents, and @TMorstynarxiv.org/abs/2404.15583
New @EnergyREV_UK report released: Perth West as a Case Study for the value of Greenfield Smart Local Energy System
A £500m mixed-use expansion to Perth, with 3,500 houses, an industrial hub, electric vehicle facilities and a renewable generation park.
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Can quantum computing help with power system optimisation? The answer is not if but when. New paper in IEEE Trans. on Smart Grid using @dwavesys 5,760 qubit quantum annealer
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The paper looks at algorithm development and qubit scaling for problems where we want to:
- Plan distribution network upgrades
- Site/size renewables
- Schedule loads with on/off flexibility (e.g. EVs, smart appliances)
New partnership with @nationalgriduk to help decarbonise power transmission. Great work from the whole team on getting this partnership going. More information on: edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.… (my photography hobby also paid off with this featured picture 📷)
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"Putting Wind and Solar in Their Place" - new paper with Iacopo Savelli, @jjeh102 and @camjhep.
We look at how we can improve the UK's renewable CfD auctions by accounting for cost & CO2 impacts of network congestion, redispatch and reserve requirements.
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Key takeaways:
1. Carbon abatement from renewables depends on network congestion due to redispatch.
2. Deploying renewables in the south of GB can decrease congestion cost by £4.04/MWh.
3. Predictable renewable generation can decrease reserve costs by £2.44/MWh.
New paper out🚨It's hard to navigate the space of distributed energy resources coordination! The literature is growing exponentially, with many words like 'P2P' and 'transactive energy' thrown around. How do all coordination strategies relate to each other?bit.ly/3wP5cMP
Recruting a Postdoctoral Research Associate to look at energy market integration of grid-scale storage for maximum emissions reduction @Edinburgh. Collaboration with Professor @DavidHowey, @OtherProfGreen. Link: elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/…
Apply by 07/06/2022
Local energy isn't just about competition - new paper "Better together: Harnessing social relationships in smart energy communities" with Iacopo Savelli in Energy Research & Social Science for @EnergyREV_UK, @TheSmithSchool & @UoE_IESauthors.elsevier.com/c/1d82T…
We present a "smart energy neighbourhood" architecture for pursuing shared objectives within local energy system, such as reducing energy poverty and supporting community investment in clean energy technologies.