Optimisation of Self-Consumption and Energy Management on Energy and Flexibility Markets: A Case Study of Integrated PMS and EMS in a Dutch Industrial Prosumer Environment
This presentation will look at a unique project in which a customer, who initially relied solely on mFFR for their CHP, invested in PV and an e-boiler and required automated control of their plant to reduce energy costs and take advantage of market opportunities. We will explore the implementation of an interconnected microgrid optimiser that considers asset characteristics, market positions, asset availability, non-controllable asset forecasts and heat demand. Optimisation of controllable assets including PV usage arbitration and heat production/storage will be discussed. The presentation will also touch on upcoming implementations such as aFRR flexibility on e-boilers and battery control to FCR. The presentation will highlight the challenges of providing a user-friendly product amidst complex arbitration and the ability to reduce costs in a context of severe constraints due to Dutch grid congestion.
Key Learning Points:
- Understanding the benefits and challenges of a two-tier control architecture (integrated PMS and EMS) in predicting asset production schedules, real-time network state corrections and market interactions
- Navigating the complexity of providing a user-friendly product that simplifies day-to-day use despite the complex arbitration required
- Exploring the potential for cost reduction in a context of severe network constraints.
- Anticipating future mechanisms for flexibility and control in energy management systems.
Nic Bergevin
Project Manager and Optimisation Expert
Energy Pool
Nic joined Energy Pool in 2013 as a senior Operations Research Engineer. Since then, Nic has taken on a variety of positions (including Business Analyst, Project Manager and Customer Engagement Manager) providing him with a strong experience in the management of complex IT projects with cross-national teams. In particular, he has had the opportunity to work for and build strong long-term working relationships with clients in South Korea and in Japan. Throughout his eight-year career at Energy Pool, Nic has always kept a keen interest and a strong involvement in the development of Energy Pool's applications using optimisation techniques.
Prior to joining Energy Pool, Nic has lived and worked in Australia for 10 years where he participated in the development of the National Electricity Market (NEM) working for clients such as the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) and various other NEM participants (private and public). While in Australia, Nic also worked for clients in South-East Asia such as Singapore's Energy Market Authority (EMA) and the Philippines Electricity Market Corporation (PEMC).
After he gained his Masters degree (Mathematics and Information Technology Engineering), Nic stayed on at Paris-Dauphine University for an additional year of postgraduate studies, specialising in Decision Support and Operations Research.
Project Manager and Optimisation Expert
Energy Pool
Nic joined Energy Pool in 2013 as a senior Operations Research Engineer. Since then, Nic has taken on a variety of positions (including Business Analyst, Project Manager and Customer Engagement Manager) providing him with a strong experience in the management of complex IT projects with cross-national teams. In particular, he has had the opportunity to work for and build strong long-term working relationships with clients in South Korea and in Japan. Throughout his eight-year career at Energy Pool, Nic has always kept a keen interest and a strong involvement in the development of Energy Pool's applications using optimisation techniques.
Prior to joining Energy Pool, Nic has lived and worked in Australia for 10 years where he participated in the development of the National Electricity Market (NEM) working for clients such as the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) and various other NEM participants (private and public). While in Australia, Nic also worked for clients in South-East Asia such as Singapore's Energy Market Authority (EMA) and the Philippines Electricity Market Corporation (PEMC).
After he gained his Masters degree (Mathematics and Information Technology Engineering), Nic stayed on at Paris-Dauphine University for an additional year of postgraduate studies, specialising in Decision Support and Operations Research.