A multi-layer agent-based model for the analysis of energy distribution networks in urban areas
Authored by Alessandro Pluchino, Alberto Fichera, Rosaria Volpe
Date Published: 2018
DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2018.05.124
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NetLogo
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Abstract
Significant research contributions and Directives approach the issue of
the insertion of renewable-based energy systems on urban territory in
order to face with the growing energy needs of citizens. The
introduction of such systems gives raise to installers to both satisfy
their energy demands and distribute eventual energy excesses to close
neighbours. This paper presents a multi-layer agent-based computational
model that simulates multiple events of the energy distribution
occurring within urban areas. The model runs on the NetLogo platform and
aims at elaborating the most suitable strategy when dealing with the
design of a network of energy distribution. Experimental data are
discussed based on two main scenarios within an operating period of 24
h. Scenarios consider both the variation of the percentages of
installers of renewable-based energy systems and the distance along
which energy exchanges occur. (C) 2018 Elsevier B.V. All rights
reserved.
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Agent-based model
Design
multi-layer networks
Renewable energy systems
Consumption
Energy distribution
Management-system
Operation