Multi agent systems and Arduino based smart micro-grid test bed

The objective of this paper is implementation of smart micro-grid test bed using Multi Agent System (MAS) and Arduino micro controller and verify smart grid features. Three micro-grids are interconnected to form a virtual grid and smart grid features and flexibilities are incorporated in the network to form a smart micro-grid. A multi-agent approach is used to address the issues of complexity and flexibility in the network. Decentralized MAS provides flexibilities under turbulent environmental conditions and the flexibilities are identified and communicated to a higher level so that the control actions are decided and communicated to the appropriate level for taking actions to reduce the stress in the network. The consumer can choose the best resources available across the regions for economic and environmental optimization. Demand side management is implemented in a distributed environment for optimal use of energy. The optimization does not involve each end user only as an individual but empowers them to participate in a larger community for global optimization. The scope of the optimization is to reduce the costs associated with the energy usage of end user.