Simulation and analysis of OpenADR agents using VOLTTRON platform

Electric power management has become a strong field of research and development in recent times. Most of the research is related to the so-called Smart Grids, which use information technology to increase the efficiency, reliability and sustainability of the system. In this paper, one of the available management tools, VOLTTRON, a multi-agent system developed by the United States Department of Energy, will be evaluated, along with the OpenADR communication standard. It presents simulated and practical implementations of the Strategic Project between the COPEL Distribution and the Federal University of Santa Maria which deals with technical and commercial arrangements for the insertion of energy storage systems in the Brazilian electrical system.