Low-frequency power-grid ancillary services from commercial building HVAC systems

• Published in: 2013 IEEE International Conference on Smart Grid Communications (SmartGridComm) pp. 169 - 174
• Main Authors: Yashen Lin, Barooah, Prabir, Meyn, Sean P.
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: IEEE 01.10.2013
• Subjects: Atmospheric modeling; Buildings; Coils; Cooling; Delays; Meteorology; Power demand

With the introduction of volatile renewable energy sources into the grid, the need for inexpensive ancillary service increases. We propose a method to provide ancillary service by using the flexibility of demand in commercial building HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning) systems. In particu...