A hybrid non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm for a multi-objective demand-side management problem in a smart building

One of the most significant challenges facing optimization models for the demand-side management (DSM) is obtaining feasible solutions in a shorter time. In this paper, the DSM is formulated in a smart building as a linear constrained multi-objective optimization model to schedule both electrical and thermal loads over one day. Two objectives are considered, energy cost and discomfort caused by allowing flexibility of loads within an acceptable comfort range. To solve this problem, an integrative matheuristic is proposed by combining a multi-objective evolutionary algorithm as a master level with an exact solver as a slave level. To cope with the non-triviality of feasible solutions representation and NP-hardness of our optimization model, in this approach discrete decision variables are encoded as partial chromosomes and the continuous decision variables are determined optimally by an exact solver. This matheuristic is relevant for dealing with the constraints of our optimization model. To validate the performance of our approach, a number of simulations are performed and compared with the goal programming under various scenarios of cold and hot weather conditions. It turns out that our approach outperforms the goal programming with respect to some comparison metrics including the hypervolume difference, epsilon indicator, number of the Pareto solutions found, and computational time metrics

Evolution of High Throughput Satellite Systems: Vision, Requirements, and Key Technologies

High throughput satellites (HTS), with their digital payload technology, are expected to play a key role as enablers of the upcoming 6G networks. HTS are mainly designed to provide higher data rates and capacities. Fueled by technological advancements including beamforming, advanced modulation techniques, reconfigurable phased array technologies, and electronically steerable antennas, HTS have emerged as a fundamental component for future network generation. This paper offers a comprehensive state-of-the-art of HTS systems, with a focus on standardization, patents, channel multiple access techniques, routing, load balancing, and the role of software-defined networking (SDN). In addition, we provide a vision for next-satellite systems that we named as extremely-HTS (EHTS) toward autonomous satellites supported by the main requirements and key technologies expected for these systems. The EHTS system will be designed such that it maximizes spectrum reuse and data rates, and flexibly steers the capacity to satisfy user demand. We introduce a novel architecture for future regenerative payloads while summarizing the challenges imposed by this architecture

Multi-objective Matheuristics for Demand-side Management in Smart Grids

This thesis proposes the demand-side management (C-DSM) of collaborative homes during one day. Some homes may have photovoltaic panels and batteries, other homes may have batteries, and the remaining homes are pure energy consumers. Homes are interconnected and connected to the main grid. The proposed C-DSM is formulated as a constrained bi-objective and mixed-integer linear optimization model with one objective related to the total net energy cost and the other related to discomfort caused by allowing flexibility of controllable loads within an acceptable comfort range. A matheuristic approach has been proposed to determine an efficient Pareto set for the problem, combining the non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm II (NSGAII) with an exact solver. In this approach, discrete decision variables are represented as partial chromosomes and an exact solver determines the continuous decision variables in an optimal way. A number of simulations are performed and compared with the weighted sum algorithm (WSA) under four cases for small to large number of homes. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of power cooperation among homes and show that our algorithm is able to obtain more Pareto solutions in a much shorter time that are far better than those obtained by the WSA. The proposed algorithm is suitable for large-sized C-DSM problem instances, promotes power cooperation between homes, reduces the dependency to the main grid and achieves individual fairness of energy net cost of each home without the need for installation of photovoltaic panels and batteries for all homes.This thesis proposes the demand-side management (C-DSM) of collaborative homes during one day. Some homes may have photovoltaic panels and batteries, other homes may have batteries, and the remaining homes are pure energy consumers. Homes are interconnected and connected to the main grid. The proposed C-DSM is formulated as a constrained bi-objective and mixed-integer linear optimization model with one objective related to the total net energy cost and the other related to discomfort caused by allowing flexibility of controllable loads within an acceptable comfort range. A matheuristic approach has been proposed to determine an efficient Pareto set for the problem, combining the non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm II (NSGAII) with an exact solver. In this approach, discrete decision variables are represented as partial chromosomes and an exact solver determines the continuous decision variables in an optimal way. A number of simulations are performed and compared with the weighted sum algorithm (WSA) under four cases for small to large number of homes. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of power cooperation among homes and show that our algorithm is able to obtain more Pareto solutions in a much shorter time that are far better than those obtained by the WSA. The proposed algorithm is suitable for large-sized C-DSM problem instances, promotes power cooperation between homes, reduces the dependency to the main grid and achieves individual fairness of energy net cost of each home without the need for installation of photovoltaic panels and batteries for all homes

Multi-objective Matheuristics for Demand-side Management in Smart Grids

This thesis proposes the demand-side management (C-DSM) of collaborative homes during one day. Some homes may have photovoltaic panels and batteries, other homes may have batteries, and the remaining homes are pure energy consumers. Homes are interconnected and connected to the main grid. The proposed C-DSM is formulated as a constrained bi-objective and mixed-integer linear optimization model with one objective related to the total net energy cost and the other related to discomfort caused by allowing flexibility of controllable loads within an acceptable comfort range. A matheuristic approach has been proposed to determine an efficient Pareto set for the problem, combining the non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm II (NSGAII) with an exact solver. In this approach, discrete decision variables are represented as partial chromosomes and an exact solver determines the continuous decision variables in an optimal way. A number of simulations are performed and compared with the weighted sum algorithm (WSA) under four cases for small to large number of homes. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of power cooperation among homes and show that our algorithm is able to obtain more Pareto solutions in a much shorter time that are far better than those obtained by the WSA. The proposed algorithm is suitable for large-sized C-DSM problem instances, promotes power cooperation between homes, reduces the dependency to the main grid and achieves individual fairness of energy net cost of each home without the need for installation of photovoltaic panels and batteries for all homes.This thesis proposes the demand-side management (C-DSM) of collaborative homes during one day. Some homes may have photovoltaic panels and batteries, other homes may have batteries, and the remaining homes are pure energy consumers. Homes are interconnected and connected to the main grid. The proposed C-DSM is formulated as a constrained bi-objective and mixed-integer linear optimization model with one objective related to the total net energy cost and the other related to discomfort caused by allowing flexibility of controllable loads within an acceptable comfort range. A matheuristic approach has been proposed to determine an efficient Pareto set for the problem, combining the non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm II (NSGAII) with an exact solver. In this approach, discrete decision variables are represented as partial chromosomes and an exact solver determines the continuous decision variables in an optimal way. A number of simulations are performed and compared with the weighted sum algorithm (WSA) under four cases for small to large number of homes. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of power cooperation among homes and show that our algorithm is able to obtain more Pareto solutions in a much shorter time that are far better than those obtained by the WSA. The proposed algorithm is suitable for large-sized C-DSM problem instances, promotes power cooperation between homes, reduces the dependency to the main grid and achieves individual fairness of energy net cost of each home without the need for installation of photovoltaic panels and batteries for all homes

Hybrid multi-objective evolutionary algorithms for the residential demand side management with thermal and electrical loads

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Hybrid multi-objective evolutionary algorithms for the residential demand side management with thermal and electrical loads

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Appliance scheduling in a smart home using a multiobjective evolutionary algorithm

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A hybrid backtracking search algorithm for energy management in a microgrid

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Hybrid Evolutionary Algorithm for Residential Demand Side Management with a Photovoltaic Panel and a Battery

International audienceResidential demand side management (DSM) is one of the most challenging topics in smart grids. In this paper, a multiobjective model for the residential DSM over a 24-hour horizon is presented. This model consists of appliances, a battery and a photovoltaic panel. The resolution of this model is based on combining a multiobjective evolutionary algorithm (NSGA-II) and an exact solver (CPLEX). Solutions in this hybrid approach are incompletely represented, and optimally the exact solver determines the missing parts of the encoding. In our case, hybridization involves solving a MILP sub-problem by CPLEX to manage the battery and the photovoltaic panel constraints. Through case studies, It is shown that the coordination between the photovoltaic panel and the battery is effective to reduce the total electricity cost, the discomfort and the standard deviation of power consumed especially in summer conditions