PowerMatcher technology is a distributed energy systems architecture and communication protocol, which facilitates implementation of standardized, scaleable Smart Grids, that can include both conventional and renewable energy sources. Through intelligent clustering, numerous small electricity producing or consuming devices operate as a single highly-flexible generating unit, creating a significant degree of added-value in electricity markets. PowerMatcher Technology optimizes the potential for aggregated individual electricity producing and consuming devices to adjust their operation in order to increase the overall match between electricity production and consumption.

Since its incarnation in 2004, the PowerMatcher has been implemented in three major software versions. In a spiral approach, each software version was implemented from scratch with the first two versions being tested in simulations and field experiments. The third version is currently under development and is planned to be deployed in a number of field experiments and real-life demonstrations with a positive business case.

The PowerMatcher is an information and communications technology (ICT) for coordination in a smart electricity grid. It is capable of optimizing over high numbers of small units: distributed generators, responsive demand and electricity storage...

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