Publications

With our publications we cover the most diverse research areas that arise in the field of man, task and technology. In addition to traditional Business Information Systems topics such as knowledge management and business process management, you will also find articles on current topics such as blended learning, cloud computing or smart grids. Use this overview to get an impression of the range and possibilities of research in Business Information Systems at the University of Duisburg-Essen.

Type of Publication: Article in Collected Edition

Hardware Integration and Real-Time Control in an Agent-Based Distribution Grid Simulation

Author(s):
Loose, Nils; Törsleff, Sebastian; Derksen, Christian; Unland, Rainer; Fay, Alexander
Editor:
Demazeau, Davidsson – Advances in Practical Applications
Title of Anthology:
International Conference on Practical Applications of Agents and Multi-Agent Systems
pages:
329-332
Publisher:
Springer
Publication Date:
2016
ISBN:
978-3-319-59929-8
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):
doi:10.1007/978-3-319-59930-4_31
Citation:
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Abstract

In recent years, several developments in the energy sector have been imposing major challenges on our energy supply infrastructure. Due to the liberalization of the energy markets that started in the 1990s, longstanding monopolies are being broken up and new actors enter the stage. An increasing awareness regarding the environmental impacts of fossil fuel-based electricity generation put renewable energy sources like wind and solar on a lasting growth path. The volatility inherent to these sources and the shift from centralized to decentralized generation necessitate new approaches as to how energy is marketed, distributed and consumed. The smart grid, i.e. equipping the energy infrastructure with modern information and communication technology, is widely considered essential in addressing the challenges outlined.