Simulation model of a smart grid with an integrated large heat source

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to improve an existing simulation model to provide a tool for effectively dealing with heating requirements in Intelligent Cities and Smart Grid Systems. The goal is to show that existing, large heating sources can become a valuable part of such systems and be connected as heat sources and not just electricity power producers. The first part of this article involves a Requirements Analysis and the design of the structure to be modeled. The second part shows the simulation experiments and results. The results provide valuable information regarding the possibility of using large heating sources and address their role in Intelligent Cities and Smart Grids. © IFAC.