This paper introduces multi-use applications to unlock behind-the-meter flexibility by integrating grid-serving capabilities with user-oriented control strategies. We deploy a hierarchical coordination process in co-simulation research environment and propose strategy prioritizing self-consumption optimization secondary focus on applications. approach enhances the viability of technologies, particularly benefiting battery energy storage systems high investment costs. It also facilitates...

This paper introduces an advanced co-simulation environment developed to assess the cyber resilience of active distribution grids, with a focus on demand side management concepts. By integrating energy systems, communication networks, and operational technologies, framework evaluates impact threats functionality stability grids. The this is newly introduced simulator, which provides solution simulate flow between different actors generalised representation protocols used. approach enables...

Distribution grid flexibility is regarded as a possible measure in curative system operation, yielding need for an efficient and robust coordination mechanism the joint provision by individual units to transmission grid. This paper introduces method coordinate distribution level fast-responding based on Online Feedback optimization. We utilize optimization algorithm closed loop with dispatch set points active reactive power providing units. The approach evaluated experimental setup,...

While the increasing penetration of information and communication technology into distribution grid brings numerous benefits, it also opens up a new threat landscape, particularly through cyberattacks. To provide basis for countermeasures against such threats, this paper addresses investigation impact manifestations cyberattacks on smart grids by replicating power in secure, isolated, controlled laboratory environment as cyber-physical twin. Currently, detecting intrusions unauthorized third...

In this paper, we present an approach for a framework to test multi-use concepts the coordination of flexibility resources in distribution grids. The allows testing large scale co-simulation environment, but also our cyber-physical smart grid laboratory. At core proposed is newly design Virtual Edge Device (VED) control either real or simulated resources. VED provided interchangeable use and physical components with same logic. To tackle questions cyber resilience cybersecurity, not only...

In this paper we introduce a method for performance quantification of flexibility aggregation in coordination schemes (FCS), with focus on privacy preserving hierarchical FCS. The is based two metrics: error and the efficiency. We present simulation framework modelling one complex type providing units (FPUs), namely energy storage systems (ESS). ESS cause intertemporal constraints that lead to errors case aggregated from heterogeneous groups FPUs. identify parameter responsible be...

Utilizing distribution grid flexibility for ancillary services requires the coordination and dispatch of requested active reactive power to a large number distributed energy resources in underlying layers. This paper presents an approach hierarchically requests based on Online Feedback Optimization (OFO). We implement framework individual controllers coordinating actors, contributing provision, track operating point at interface between The is evaluated terms performance during possible...

Coordinating a high number of flexibility providing units (e.g. to provide ancillary services for the transmission system) across various grid layers requires new control concepts. A request at point common coupling can be met by utilizing cascaded structure based on online feedback optimization. In this paper influence parameterization individual controllers performance hierarchical provision is studied three-level test system. The results show interdependency between choice parameters one...

Utilizing distribution grid flexibility for ancillary services requires the coordination and dispatch of requested active reactive power to a large number distributed energy resources in underlying layers. This paper presents an approach hierarchically requests based on Online Feedback Optimization (OFO). We implement framework individual controllers coordinating actors, contributing provision, track operating point at interface between The is evaluated terms performance during possible...

The increased integration of information and communications technology at the distribution grid level offers broader opportunities for active operational management concepts. At same time, requirements resilience against internal external threats to power supply, such as outages or cyberattacks, are increasing. emerging threat landscape needs be investigated ensure security supply future grids. This extended abstract presents a co-simulation environment study communication infrastructures...

In this paper, we present a co-simulation environment to investigate novel operation strategies and required system designs. This is testbed develop evaluate Multi-Use applications for distributed flexibility resources like battery storage systems. combines several from different stakeholders applied the same flexibility-providing unit. Using proposed testbed, application behind-the-meter assets combining two approaches. The first use of units in course gird congestion management by...

The increasing integration of electric vehicle charging at Smart Homes brings new flexibility, which different stakeholders can use. These are mainly car owners, distribution grid operators, and market actors. Therefore, a Multi-Use optimisation flexibility unites the stakeholders' goals. This work proposes modular co-simulation framework to investigate concepts needed communication between given results show impact on grid.

In this paper, we present Multi-Use applications aiming to unlock the behind-the-meter flexibility by stacking a grid-serving provision onto user-oriented control strategies. Therefore, first deploy hierarchical coordination process in co-simulation research environment. Second, strategy considering primary application of self-consumption optimization and secondary operation strategy. Unlocking potential behind-themeter flexibilities for in-front-of-the-meter services is promising approach....

The increasing utilisation of behind-the-meter assets in an active distribution grid leads to ever more complex cyber-physical system, producing a greater dependency on communication and vulnerability cyber attacks. Consequently, there is need simulate relevant systems incidents their impact assess the overall system's resilience. This paper aims present simulation environment that can be used analyse resilience different system designs. incorporates all domains, including energy grid,...

Distribution grid flexibility is discussed as a possible measure in curative system operation, yielding need for an efficient and robust coordination mechanism the joint provision by individual units to transmission grid. This paper introduces method coordinate distribution level fast-responding based on Online Feedback Optimization. We utilize optimization algorithm closed loop with dispatch set points active reactive power providing units. The approach evaluated experimental setup,...

Due to their technical properties, Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are suitable for a wide range of applications required in the context transition. From point view, it is desirable install more BESS. However, high investment costs still prevent rapid expansion In this paper we discuss, how different stakeholders can unlock potential This be achieved by stacking multiple Multi-Use operational strategies. First, evaluate single-use and discuss requirements when them. Second, show...

The decarbonization of the energy sector leads to transformation in distribution grids. expected increase distributed resources and loads will pose new challenges grid operators. Therefore, there is a need shift towards active operation. However, operation dependent on observability regulatory limits operator. Both these factors can vary depending region operator located in. it necessary investigate concepts, processes, methods for while considering possibilities This paper presents...

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESSs) can serve multiple applications, making them a promising technology for sustainable energy systems. However, high investment costs are still limiting their expansion. The fact that only some primary applications generate appropriate revenue impedes faster growth. Therefore, multi-use operation with stacked increase attractiveness by unlocking new value streams. Furthermore, the emerging flexibility potential of BESSs is relevant system operators since...

While the increasing penetration of information and communication technology into distribution grid brings numerous benefits, it also opens up a new threat landscape, particularly through cyberattacks. To provide basis for countermeasures against such threats, this paper addresses investigation impact manifestations cyberattacks on smart grids by replicating power in secure, isolated, controlled laboratory environment as cyber-physical twin. Currently, detecting intrusions unauthorized third...