Tools and Models

As part of the HDPS consortium research, software tools, models and an integrated assessment methodology for the analysis of distributed energy resources, highly distributed power systems and micro-generation have been developed. A brief description of each is provided with appropriate links for further information.

Multi-objective Planning Framework for Distributed Energy Resources

This framework has been developed as part of Work Package 2.1 to enable a multi criteria analysis of HDPS. It analyses the integration of Distributed Energy Resources in radial distribution grids under a multi-objective perspective. The analysis includes technical, environmental and economical criteria of DER integration; such as: DER installation cost, line losses, CO2 emissions, voltage quality indicators. The framework provides a novel analysis method for the integration of DER.

Domestic active occupancy model

an example of a domestic house active-occupancy simulation. The model generates stochastic data sets representing the number of active occupants in a house, over a 24-hour period, at a ten-minute resolution.

Pylon

Pylon provides simple and powerful analysis of power systems and energy markets. It is an open source software project written in the Python programming language. Current features include DC and AC steady-state power flow and optimal power flow routines, distributed multi-agent energy market simulation framework and an interactive graphical user interface.

Integrated Appraisal Methodology

This approach is employed to evaluate selected individual and multiple distributed energy resources (DERs) in the UK context on a life-cycle ("full fuel cycle") basis. Thermodynamic, environmental and economic appraisal techniques are applied.